His stops were decisive at a time where the possible 1-1 went to 0-2. Raspadori and Dimarco, the ‘Azzurra’ scorers
After staying, again, without a World Cup, this victory gives a small joy to Roberto Mancini’s team
Little joy for Italy. After staying out of the World Cup in Qatar, 2022 officially ends with a slight joy by qualifying for the ‘Final Four’ of the Nations League, which will be played next year. It was not easy, because it was only worth winning in Budapest against a grown Hungary that has stood out in the group of death that England and Germany completed. Donnarumma, differential with his stops, sealed the ticket for Roberto Mancini’s (0-2).
DATA SHEET
Nations League
HUN
ITA
LINEUPS
Hungary
Gulacsi; Orbán, At. Szalai, Lang; Fiola, Schafer, Nagy (Styles, 45′), Kerkez (Gazdag, 57′); Szoboszlai (Kleinheisler, 85′), Nego (Bolla, 75′); Ad. Szalai (Adam, 75′).
Italy
Donnarumma; Toloi, Bonucci, Acerbi (Bastoni, 45′); Di Lorenzo (Mazzocchi, 90′), Barella, Jorginho (Pobega, 72′), Cristante, Dimarco; Raspadori (Scamacca 72′), Gnonto (Gabbiadini, 65′).
goals
0-1 M. 27 Raspadori. 0-2 M. 52 Dimarco.
Referee
Benoit Bastien (France). TA: Ad. Szalai (45′), Fiola (87′) / Acerbi (34′).
Incidents
Puskas Arena. About 60,000 fans.
The determination of the goalkeepers in both areas marked the future of the match. After a tribute to adam szalai, presented after 13 years of service to the Magyar team, the gifts continued on the pitch. As soon as the duel starts Gulácsi slipped out of his hands a ball off a wide cross and Attila Szalai appeared to douse the fire just above the line. There were no lifeguards for the next calamity.
Before half an hour the defense failed resoundingly in a chain error that involved almost the entire defense and Raspadori did not forgive. The ‘Azurra had barely arrived until then, with a header from Di Lorenzo. The 0-1 made things easier for him. In a lateral fault, Hungary was able to equalize the contest but Attila Szalai finished off Orban’s loan deflection.
The moment that marked the future of the duel was reserved after the break. Four shots in ten seconds for the Magyars, three of them repelled by Donnarumma merit interventions. Nego, Styles and Adam Szalai collided with the giant, who had the help of Di Lorenzo in between to also embitter Szoboszlai. And from the possible 1-1 it went to 0-2.
Immediately afterwards, Barella filtered for Cristante, who at the far post found a Dimarco who entered like a truck. It hurt so much and a lot to Hungary, who tried to get up but every time she armed herself with strength Gigi appeared to sink them. The final stretch was already a mere formality. Italy, to the Final Four together with the Netherlands and Croatia. Spain or Portugal will stamp the fourth ticket.