A local derby, this one. It's in Wales' group so I suppose it's relevant. I imagine the best result from Wales' perspective is Italy to win by a hatful. It's near half time and 1-0 to Italy. Even if Wales finish third they ought to qualify because some groups will probably have three-point third placers. A things stand, they are guaranteed at least third place because Turkey can't catch them.
A local derby, this one. It's in Wales' group so I suppose it's relevant. I imagine the best result from Wales' perspective is Italy to win by a hatful. It's near half time and 1-0 to Italy. Even if Wales finish third they ought to qualify because some groups will probably have three-point third placers. A things stand, they are guaranteed at least third place because Turkey can't catch them.
Can't decide if Italy look exceptional (I watched them against the Turks too) or if, actually, this isn't a very strong group. Wales looked quite poor against the Swiss, Swiss look poor today, and the Turks have looked poor against everyone so far!
The Swiss - having travelled from Baku to Rome for a 3-0 defeat - now need to travel back to Baku to meet the Turks!. (Who the hell organised this tournament?!)
Very good result for the Welsh prospect of finishing second and (on paper) an easier route to progression.
If Switzerland manage some Turkey basting, this ought to be a group with three qualifiers. The chances of at least two groups having three-point teams in third place are fairly high. Theoretically, it was possible to top a group with three points, but I think it would mean all group games being drawn. That ship has sailed.
As they have already qualified, It will be interesting to see if Italy make many (if any) changes to their team when they play Wales on Sunday. Winners of this group play their last 16 match at Wembley - good incentive for Wales.