Italy edges Luxembourg 1-0 as Pio Esposito scores on debut
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Italy defeated Luxembourg 1-0 in a friendly match held today, with Francesco Pio Esposito scoring the only goal. The Azzurri featured 15 players making their senior debuts, as interim manager Silvio Baldini took charge following recent leadership changes. The game's decisive moment came shortly after halftime when Esposito scored with a header from a Niccolò Pisilli corner. Both teams had other scoring opportunities but failed to convert further chances. Italy now prepares for their next friendly match, continuing this experimental phase under Baldini.
- •Francesco Pio Esposito scored the only goal in the 49th minute.
- •Italy gave 15 players their senior debuts.
- •Match was part of two international friendlies scheduled.
- •Esposito's goal came from a corner taken by Niccolò Pisilli.
- •The game featured many near misses from both teams.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Young Italy side claim tame defeat of Luxembourg
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Luxembourg 0-1 Italy: Pio Esposito decisive on night of debuts
"Francesco Pio Esposito scored the only goal as a new-look Italy edged an unconvincing 1-0 win against Luxembourg in their first match since their World Cup play-off failure. Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito headed home early in the second half at Luxembourg's national stadium, but a young and inexperienced Italy side failed to impress.
"Italy gave 15 players their senior debuts in an experimental side, but it was Francesco Pio Esposito who decided the 1-0 friendly victory over Luxembourg.The Azzurri had the first of two international...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 9:10 PMYoung Italy side claim tame defeat of Luxembourg
Francesco Pio Esposito scored the only goal as a new-look Italy edged an unconvincing 1-0 win against Luxembourg in their first match since their World Cup play-off failure. Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito headed home early in the second half at Luxembourg's national stadium, but a young and inexperienced Italy side failed to impress.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 8:40 PMLuxembourg 0-1 Italy: Pio Esposito decisive on night of debuts
Italy gave 15 players their senior debuts in an experimental side, but it was Francesco Pio Esposito who decided the 1-0 friendly victory over Luxembourg.The Azzurri had the first of two international...
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