DBasia.news – A number of countries in Europe held friendly matches on Thursday (8/10) local time. As a result, Italy and France achieved big wins. Meanwhile, Portugal drew against Spain.
The Italian national team won 6-0 at home to Moldova at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Gli Azzurri fired 18 shots, while the visitors only five.
Italy’s goals were scored by Bryan Cristante (18 ‘), Francesco Caputo (23’), Stephan El Shaarawy (30 ‘, 45 + 1’), Veaceslav Posmac (37 ‘OG) and Domenico Berardi (72’).
These results has made Roberto Mancini reap 15 wins in 22 matches for the Italian national team. The 68 per cent of wins is the highest among any Italian coach who has led in at least 20 games.
In other matches, France was still too strong for Ukraine after winning 7-1, at the Stade de France. This result is a good asset for France ahead of the match against Portugal on Sunday (12/10).
Seven Les Bleus goals were scored from Eduardo Camavinga (9 ‘), Olivier Giroud (24’, 33 ‘), Vitaliy Mykolenko (39’, OG), Corentin Tolisso (65 ‘), Kylian Mbappe (82’), Antoine Griezmann (89 ‘ ). Meanwhile, the only goal for Ukraine was scored by Viktor Tsyhankov in the 53rd minute.
Turning to another match, Portugal held Spain 0-0, at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Even though he had more control over the match, Spain failed to take advantage of the opportunity to become a goal.
Portugal played their best squad. Cristiano Ronaldo played alongside Andre Silva and Francisco Trincao. Meanwhile, Spain did not play several core players such as David de Gea, Sergio Ramos and Ansu Fati from the first minute.
As a result, La Furia Roja controlled the game by 66 percent. Meanwhile, for business opportunities, Portugal incised 11, while Spain 15.
Next, Spain will challenge Switzerland on Matchday 3 Group 4 of the UEFA Nations League A, at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, Monday (11/10). Currently, Spain leads the standings by one point ahead of Ukraine.