World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Italy defeats Albania 2-0
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)
- 24 March 2017
- 20:45
- Palermo
Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 13 |
| Italy | 13 |
 Israel | 9 |
| Albania | 6 |
 Macedonia | 3 |
 Liechtenstein | 0 |
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