The first attack of the European country Italy in the early hours of Sunday (16) in Group B was dangerous. Although Lightning lost the wave in 23 seconds, Italy had the higher power after all. Three challenges and two challenges would turn defeat into victory, resulting in a 2-1 win.
The climax came in the early stages of this game. Albania created a surprise in 23 seconds. Italy's left goalkeeper Fideli Gaudimago sent a gift of a ball out of bounds into his own box, which was snatched away by Nyami Barami. He took a narrow angle to take the lead in the Sassuolo midfield, and the 23-second entry made history as the fastest in the history of the European nation
Italy quickly regrouped after the loss, constantly creating chances with short passes, and in the 11th minute of a short corner play, Bastoni, the backbone, received a cross from Lorenzo Bertolini; five minutes later, Italy took the lead, with Nicolò Lubarrena at the top of the box. After that, Italy controlled the war situation, Faddis close to the center of the post, Schickamaka and Lorenzo Bresciagni successive attacks were also unsuccessful.
Italy took over the defense in the second half, but Albania's limited attack and lack of goal burying made things stalemate. Italy's sporadic attacks were more threatening. Fideli Gorki Esha had a golden opportunity for Albania in added time when he was dipped in the 60th minute. However, Manazu swept in a close-range shot and Italy managed to hold on for a 2-1 victory.
