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InternationalNational: draw and pass to final, but with Belarus it's a half Italy (1-1)Italy drew 1-1 with Belarus at the Franchi stadium, securing a place in the playoff final for the 2027 World Cup qualification. The Azzurre will face Finland, who beat Serbia 6-2, in the final.
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Match Reports

Italian Women's National Team – At Florence’s ‘Franchi’ the Belarus match, Cristiana Girelli: “World Cup? It's a huge goal”The road to the World Cup finals passes through Florence. The ‘Artemio Franchi’ stadium will host the match that decides qualification for the second and decisive play‑off round. Tomorrow (18:15, live on Rai 2) the Women's National Team faces a new challenge against Belarus, beaten 2‑0 on Friday. The article National Women – At ‘Franchi’
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The joy of Piemonte and Polli after the match against Belarus: “Important success ahead of the return”Italy start the World Cup playoff with a win. In Georgia, on neutral ground, Andrea Soncin’s Azzurre beat Belarus 2-0 in the first leg, securing a place in the World Cup. The game was blocked and only opened up in the second half thanks to goals from Martina Piemonte and substitute Elisa Polli. Double advantage, therefore, for …
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Andrea Soncin on the Belarus Match: “The win we wanted”Two precious bricks to break Belarus’s stubborn resistance and put a serious dent in the round‑of‑16 tie. After a goalless first half, the Women’s National Team stormed the ‘David Petriashvili’ stadium in Tbilisi with a 66’ strike from Piemonte and the first blue‑shirt goal from Polli in the 91st minute. … The article Andrea Soncin on the Belarus match: “
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Piemonte‑Polli Perfect Duo: Italy Works Against Belarus, Now Heads to FlorenceNot a classic‑story match, but not a boring narrative either: this Belarus‑Italy clash of today. Lots of chances and a build‑up (to keep the literary theme) effective only in part in the first phase, with the Azzurre strong in possession but lacking a decisive player to change the result. The standout, at every … The article Piemonte‑Polli perfect duo: Italy …
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Italy, Rosucci: “Against Finland there will be more space, but we will need attention. Franchi pushed us”A draw that counts as a final. Italy, coached by Soncin, draws 1‑1 with Belarus (3‑1 on aggregate) and advances to the last World Cup playoff against Finland. In a mixed zone, fresh from the game, midfielder Martina Rosucci, back in the national team after more than a year, spoke as a protagonist at the Franchi.
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Team News

World Cup play‑offs, the Azzurre at Coverciano to prepare the double challenge against Belarus. Soncin: “It’s the moment of truth”Coverciano has started the first seasonal training camp of the Women's National Team, which is breathing fresh air at home. A new beginning accompanied by big smiles and the desire to resume the road towards the World Cup final stage. Coach Andrea Soncin’s squad is ready to face Belarus in the first round.
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Italy vs Belarus, official line‑ups: Baldi in goal, all‑American attackIn the second half of Italy’s match against Belarus in the first‑leg playoff, the Azzurre, coached by Soncin, still have work to do to reach the next round and get closer to the World Cup.
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Women's National Team, World Cup play‑offs: final training in Coverciano, departure for Tbilisi in the afternoonWork continues for the Women's National Team ahead of the first‑leg of the World Cup play‑offs, where Italy will face Belarus in Tbilisi. This morning the squad led by Andrea Soncin held its final training session.
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Andrea Soncin: “Italy wants to keep growing and earn a World Cup spot”The Italian women's team has everything to play for in a few weeks. First the second leg of the UEFA play‑offs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, then a possible final against the winner of the Finland‑Serbia tie, between late November and early December. The Azzurre started the play‑offs with a 2‑0 away win against Belarus.
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Andrea Soncin: “Goal of passing the round achieved, but now we need a mental shift”Italy already looks to the future with ambition and awareness. The head coach of the women's national team, Andrea Soncin, analysed in the post‑match interview on RAI the round‑pass of the Azzurre against Belarus, highlighting the reached milestone and the challenges ahead.
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International

Belarus annihilates: Bonansea keeps Italy standing in a hot first‑half returnItaly returned to the field against Belarus in the first‑leg playoff, with a 0‑2 deficit to overcome. Bonansea tried to keep the Azzurre in the game during a fiery first half.
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Emma Severini: “I expect a Belarus ready to give everything, for us it will be crucial to get through the round”Today the Women’s National Team returns to the field for the second leg of the play‑off valid for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil. The Azzurre, coached by Andrea Soncin, will face Belarus, starting from the 0‑2 advantage earned in the neutral venue in Tbilisi. The 18:15 match will be played in Florence.
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Italy women look ahead to the new challenge with Belarus: Tuesday in Florence the World Cup play‑off final is at stakeThe Azzurre are already in Florence after the crucial victory over Belarus in the first leg of the World Cup play‑offs played on neutral ground in Tbilisi. The next match, the play‑off final, will be in Florence on Tuesday.
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Belarus‑Italy, Lenzini fires the Azzurre: “It’s a final, every detail counts”World Cup 2027 playoff preview for Italy Women against Belarus, first leg in Tbilisi, second leg in Florence.
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Women’s National Team, Giulia Dragoni ahead of Belarus: “Ready to take the World Cup, we’ll give our all”At Coverciano the Azzurre continue their work ahead of the first leg of the play‑offs: the first leg will be played on Friday 9 October in Tbilisi, the return four days later in Florence. Giulia Dragoni spoke to the microphones of Vivo Azzurro TV, also working to give the fans a great joy: “We are ready to give …” The article Women’s National Team, Giulia Dragoni ahead of Belarus
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Italy‑Belarus, Giada Greggi speaks: “We can’t be happy, we need more. And people should come to see us”Giada Greggi does not hide her disappointment after the 1‑1 draw at the Franchi in Florence, which nevertheless sends Italy to the playoff final against Finland for the 2027 World Cup. The Roma midfielder, one of the most positive of the evening, criticises the team’s attitude in the second half: “It’s clear we are not happy with how it went…
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Belarus‑Italy, Soncin: “We have a huge opportunity, we want to take it”On the eve of the first‑leg playoff against Belarus (tomorrow at 18:15 in Tbilisi), Italy women’s national team coach Andrea Soncin gave his assessment of the squad and the opponent. He said: “The girls are all fine, available, eager to start this adventure.”
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Towards Belarus with head, heart and counting on the ‘Franchi’ push. Salvai: “We want to impose ourselves as a great team”In the Coverciano headquarters the Women's National Team continues preparation for the crucial match against Belarus, which will be the first step on the road to the World Cup finals. Overcoming the 42nd FIFA ranking position, the two games are scheduled for Friday 13 October in Tbilisi and Tuesday 13 in Florence.
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Will Finland face Italy for a World Cup spot? Beware of the Finnish home factorFinland beat Serbia 3-1 in the first leg of the World Cup play‑offs. The winner will meet either Belarus or Italy, with Italy having won 2‑0, in the decisive tie for a place in Brazil.
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Women’s national team away, then the ‘Franchi’ match to continue the run towards the World CupThe race towards Brazil 2027 resumes. Four months after the last qualifying group match, finished second behind Denmark, the Women’s National Team is ready to face Belarus in the first round of the World Cup play‑offs. A double test against the 26th‑ranked FIFA side …
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Previews

Italian Women’s National Team, -2 ahead of the new clash with Belarus. Giugliano warms up the Florence crowd: “The ‘Franchi’ will be our extra weapon”Only two days left before the new clash with Belarus and the Women’s National Team is eager to relive the atmosphere of the ‘Artemio Franchi’ stadium in Florence, where they celebrated the 2019 World Cup and 2022 Euro qualifications.
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First‑Half Puzzle Between Belarus and Italy: a Goalless Appetizer, Piemonte DisruptsItaly yes, Italy no. Still too early to say, but there is a scenario to consider: the one currently in focus involving the Azzurre and Belarus. The two sides are fighting for the so‑called “world dream” that today is taking a stop in Tbilisi for the first‑leg playoff tie … The article First‑half puzzle between Belarus …
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Italy vs Belarus, coach Soncin's choices for the first leg of the playoff. Piedmont at the centre of the attackIl Campionato del Mondo di calcio femminile e l’Italia potrebbero incrociare le loro strada nel prossimo 2027; per le Azzurre di Mister Soncin è però obbligatorio vincere il doppio testa a testa contro la Bielorussia per tenere viva la speranza di staccare un biglietto per il Brasile. Il primo dei due atti, il primo scontro […] L'articolo Italia vs Bielorussia, le scelte di Mister Soncin per il primo atto dei playoff. Piemonte al centro dell’attacco proviene da Calcio femminile
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“The important thing is to win”: is it really so? Piemonte compass of Italy‑Belarus, Giugliano does not hit: we think beyond the votesWhat the article discusses is not entirely clear, but not winning a match like this would have been strange (and perhaps worrying): in short, the doubt about the likely winner of the game between Belarus and Italy could have been there, but now it is no longer a problem.
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World Cup Approaches: First‑ and Second‑Round Play‑off Match‑ups in the UEFA ZoneBelarus will be on the road of the women’s national team in the first round of the World Cup play‑offs. Friday in Tbilisi at 18:15 the first‑leg match, with the return set for next Tuesday in Florence at the same time. For those who advance to the second round, the obstacle will be the winner of the Finland‑Serbia tie, to be faced in December… The article “World Cup Approaches: The First‑ and Second‑Round Play‑off Match‑ups in the UEFA Zone.”
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Opinion & Features

Giovanni Malagò: “Women’s football? It requires the ability to attract new resources and strategic partners. There are companies and sponsors keen to support this project”A relaxed but highly focused atmosphere during the Italy‑Belarus interval, where on RAI microphones Giovanni Malagò made a few remarks to Sara Meini stating: “I have seen the girls well, they are doing a great race. The result of the first leg allows us to approach this return with sufficient optimism,” he declared Malagò.
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