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Immobile lifts Italy past Israel
Ciro Immobile’s second half header got Italy back to winning ways in a 1-0 victory over Israel in Reggio Emilia to move closer to the World Cup playoffs. Just three days after falling 3-0 to Spain in Madrid, the four-time world champion kept its bid for a place in the 2018 World Cup in Russia alive.
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The three points in the Mapei Stadium helped Italy consolidate second place in Group G, six points clear of third-placed Albania, which was held 1-1 by Macedonia. Spain tops the table three points clear of the Italians after routing Liechtenstein 8-0.
Italy, without injured Giorgio Chiellini and suspended Leonardo Bonucci, was far from convincing after its demolition by Spain.
After losing to Spain, a two-legged playoff is now looking increasingly likely for Italy if it is to reach the World Cup.
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