Italy dominated Moldova in a World Cup qualifier, winning 2-0 through goals from Francesco Pio Esposito and Gianluca Mancini. The visitors' superiority was evident in the shot count, with Italy managing 28 attempts compared to Moldova's three, whilst their expected goals total of 2.92 reflected their attacking control against a defensive 5-3-2 setup. Moldova's goalkeeper made a crucial contribution, posting a 100 per cent save percentage on the one shot on target they faced, though Italy's 4-2-3-1 formation created numerous opportunities throughout. Italy's nine shots on target underscored their clinical finishing in what proved a routine victory for the away side. The result extends Italy's unbeaten run in qualifying and strengthens their position atop the group standings.