By winning, Norway secured first place. Italy’s race is now probably to the playoffs: in the event of success against Israel our national team would be mathematically second. But it would also be enough not to lose the next one and get a draw between Norway and Moldova
By beating Israel 5-0, Norway effectively cemented first place in the group: the clear advantage in goal difference (+26, compared to Italy’s +7) would allow the Haaland team to arrive at the match against the Azzurri with direct qualification in their pocket. Gattuso’s team will now have to confirm the second place valid for the playoffs, where they would also arrive as the top seed. Decisive in this sense will be the match against Israel, defeated 4-3 in a crazy first leg match, which will be played on Tuesday 14 October at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine. Italy, by winning, would arithmetically be second. In the event of a draw, it will be necessary to obtain at least one point in the matches on 13 and 16 November against Moldova (away) and Norway (home) to secure a ticket to the playoffs.