France, disappointing against Israel (0-0), changed its face at kick-off with seven changes in the team. Didier Deschamps notably aligned a new midfielder where Rabiot was back. He scored his 5th goal with the Blues in the 2nd minute with a header from a corner (0-1).
Italy reacted and started pressing high. The Azzurri found little space and their goalkeeper Vicario put them in trouble by deflecting into his goal a magnificent free kick from Digne, which had hit the crossbar (33rd, 0-2). But thanks to Andrea Cambiaso, the Squadra had no time to doubt (35th, 1-2).
The Blues continued to push for the recovery. And when Rabiot placed a second uncrossed header on target (1-3, 65th), there was nothing to complain about. Cambiaso could have saved the Azzurri but his shot fell short. Italy again tried in vain to score the goal which would have changed the final ranking in its favor, Maignan making the necessary save (90th + 5).
The crisis is deep: the desperate Red Devils lose against Israel but remain barrage (1-0)
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