A great classic of European football, Italy-Germany has kept all its promises.
In a rhythmic and pleasant meeting despite numerous technical faults, the two teams (4 World Cups each) failed to decide between themselves (1-1), during the second day of the League of Nations.
Rather offensive and uninhibited with the ball (11 shots), Roberto Mancini's men showed a much better face than against Argentina in the Finalissima (3-0).
What you must remember
With a revamped squad, Italy made a good impression tonight.
Moved defensively during the first act with big chances from Gnabry (15th, 38th), Müller (26th), the Italians had a very good second period, multiplying the chances.
Gianluca Scamacca, author of a good season with Sassuolo (16 goals in 36 Serie A games) and holder instead of Immobile at the forefront of the attack, touched the German upright (34th) and pushed Neuer several times on parade (50th, 53rd).
Finally, the Squadra Azzura was rewarded thanks to a right-footed goal from Lorenzo Pellegrini (70th).
The only shadow on the board of the Italian performance is the equalizer of Joshua Kimmich (73rd).
Criticized for some time for his feverishness, PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma released a high-class double parade in front of Gnabry and Kimmich (79th).
Pelgrini!!
The first goal of the match is for the Italians, a magnificent overflow from Gnonto and the Roman scores quietly with a flat foot!
Italy 1-0 Germany
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The player: Wilfried Gnonto first successful
His performance will certainly make people talk.
At only 18 years old, WiIfried Gnonto experienced his first milestone with Italy.
Entering the game in place of Matteo Politano, the player from Zurich burst the screen, being decisive.
Wilfried Gnonto, 18, here in the fight with Thilo Kehrer, did not miss his first selection.
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On the goal of Lorenzo Pellegrini, the new nugget of Italian football made a festival on the wing, in front of a distraught Thilo Kehrer and deposited the ball on the right foot of his teammate.
He then entertained the public at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium with some nice technical gestures.
Historic victory for Hungary
These 36,000 children must have had stars in their eyes.
Sanctioned by UEFA for racist and homophobic chants during Euro 2021, Hungary bypassed the camera by inviting children under 14, accompanied by adults, to animate the Puskas Arena against England.
A trick authorized by UEFA regulations.
The 36,000 Hungarian children present at the Puskas Arena encouraged their selection against England.
And these little supporters were able to attend a historic meeting.
More enterprising, the Hungarians multiplied the chances, before scoring on the penalty of their young star Dominik Szoboszlai (1-0).
This goal allowed Hungary to win against England for the first time in 60 years (the last victory was on May 31, 1962) and to take the lead in Group 3.
