U.21; Italy with breathlessness, in Montenegro it ends 1-1

The Italian Under 21 national team led by Paolo Nicolato risks too much against Montenegro, in the sixth match from Group 6 qualifying for the final phase of the European 2023 category, but in the end manages to escape, hooking Sweden to 14 points (but with one game less).

In Podgorica it finished 1-1, with the hosts leading in the 37th minute thanks to Rakonjak's goal, but reached 2 'later by Ricci.

The match turned out to be more complicated than expected for Italy, and not only because of the advantage of the hosts, which forced the Azzurrini to chase, but also because of the attitude of the Montenegrins themselves, very aggressive and willing to emulate the players. 'cousins' from North Macedonia, who forced the 'senators' last night

by Roberto Mancini to bite down on the failure to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar, winning in Palermo.

Montenegro coached by Miodrag Vukotic started with a 4-2-3-1, in front of goalkeeper Ivezic, opposing an Italy that lined up with a 4-3-3 in front of goalkeeper Carnesecchi.

The balance is broken in the final phase of the first half: Rakonjac slips the goalkeeper of the Azzurri in the 37th minute;

however, only 2 minutes pass and Bellanova draws Ricci, who signs the draw.

In the second half both teams have the opportunity to take the lead, but without success.

The most tempting opportunity occurs in the 39th minute on the developments of a corner kick: Okoli with his head just touches the post and Italy has to settle for a draw which, however,

allows her to hook Sweden at the top of the group table with one game less.

Another euro-appointment on Tuesday, but at the Nereo Rocco stadium in Trieste, this time to face the same ages of Bosnia.