World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Italy defeats Albania 2-0

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PALERMO, Mar. 24, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Italy defeated Albania by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday night at the Stadio Renzo Barbera in Palermo.

Italy dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Daniele De Rossi in the 12th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Italians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Immobile with just 10 minutes remaining in regulation time.

The result put the Italians second in Group G with 13 points. Albania is fourth with 6 points. In their next game, Italy will meet Liechtenstein at the Stadio Renzo Barbera on June 11, while Albania will face Israel.

Fixtures and Results : Group G

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Overview

Italy at the World Cup

  • 4 titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
  • 18 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 20 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) Runners-up (1970, 1994) Third Place (1990) Fourth Place (1978)

Albania at the World Cup

  • Never qualified
  • 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
2018 World Cup Poster
Italy
2:0
Albania
2:0 (1:0)
  • 24 March 2017
  • 20:45
  • Palermo

Group G

TeamPts
Spain13
Italy13
Israel9
Albania6
Macedonia3
Liechtenstein0

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