Football fans, buckle up! Italy pulled off a wild 5-4 comeback against Israel in Hungary thanks to Sandro Tonali’s last-gasp curler. ⚽🙌
After a shaky 3-0 loss to Norway, the Azzurri looked redeemed—until Israel struck twice early on. Moise Kean ghosted in for two equalisers, then Matteo Politano and Giacomo Raspadori fired Italy ahead. But Israel roared back with a two-goal sprint to make it 4-4! 😱
Then, in the first minute of stoppage time (that’s extra minutes added for drama), Tonali unleashed an audacious shot that weaved through a crowded box and blew the roof off. 🎯🔥
Errors galore—including two own goals and some calamitous moments from new Man City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma—made this a thriller to remember. The win moves Italy to second in Group I, just three points behind Norway and keeps their 2026 World Cup dream alive.
Whether you’re into nail-biting AFF Cup shootouts or Super Over finishes in cricket, this match had that same edge-of-your-seat vibe. Here’s hoping Italy can ride this momentum all the way to North America! 🌍✈️
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Tonali the hero as Italy survive nine-goal thriller against Israel
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