{"id":219022,"date":"2025-10-12T11:28:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T11:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/219022\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T11:28:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T11:28:24","slug":"player-ratings-estonia-1-3-italy-tonali-runs-the-show-as-pio-esposito-bags-first-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/219022\/","title":{"rendered":"Player Ratings: Estonia 1-3 Italy – Tonali runs the show as Pio Esposito bags first goal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Italy celebrate during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Estonia in Tallinn (@azzurri)<\/p>\n

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Sandro Tonali is Football Italia\u2019s MOTM in Italy\u2019s 3-1 win over Estonia<\/a> in the World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Italy player ratings vs Estonia<\/p>\n

Donnarumma 4.5 \u2013 Had barely anything to do all evening and gifted the hosts a consolation goal after a calamitous blunder, catching the ball from a cross before dropping it immediately in front of the goal.<\/p>\n

Calafiori 7.5\u00a0\u2013 A dominant force in the air and threat in front of goal sees the defender continue his run of good form. An impressive display tonight as he grows into his new role for Gattuso\u2019s Italy.<\/p>\n

Bastoni 6.5\u00a0\u2013 Average night at the office for the Inter centre-back, he did his job and allowed the Azzurri dominate possession from the back.<\/p>\n

\"MoiseMoise Kean and Giovanni Di Lorenzo celebrate Italy\u2019s opener against Estonia in Tallinn (@azzurri)<\/p>\n

Di Lorenzo 6.5\u00a0\u2013 Competent performance from the defender at centre-back, showing his versatility and competence in a position other than his typical right-back.<\/p>\n

Dimarco 7.5\u00a0\u2013 Looked good on the left-flank, putting in a shift all game long and assisting Moise Kean\u2019s opener.<\/p>\n

Tonali 8.5 \u2013\u00a0Italy had a few strong performers tonight but the Newcastle United man was in a league of his own today. Harking back to the iconic Italian centre-mids of yore, the 25-year-old showed his class this evening.<\/p>\n

Barella 7 \u2013\u00a0Like Tonali, Barella was good this evening. However, he played a more tame role compared to the dynamic performance of his midfield partner. (77\u2032\u00a0Frattesi N\/A)<\/p>\n

Orsolini 7.5\u00a0\u2013 Impressive night for the Bologna man, picking up an assist and threatening in front of goal once or twice. Looked good before being replaced around the hour mark. (62\u2032\u00a0Cambiaso 6)<\/p>\n

Kean\u00a07\u00a0\u2013 Hard to rate the forward, who played just 15 minutes. However, he got his name on the scoresheet before coming off with an injury. (15\u2032 Pio Esposito\u00a07.5)<\/p>\n

\"MateoMateo Retegui celebrates scoring for Italy against Estonia in Tallinn (@Azzurri)<\/p>\n

Retegui 7.5\u00a0\u2013 Had a penalty saved but redeemed himself later in the game with a goal. The forward had a few good opportunities and showed presence in the opposition box. (77\u2032\u00a0Cristante N\/A)<\/p>\n

Raspadori 6 \u2013 Has had better nights. Relatively quiet before being taken off just after the hour mark. (62\u2032\u00a0Spinazzola 7)<\/p>\n

Coach: Gattuso 7\u00a0\u2013 The coach\u2019s tactical ideas are slowly starting to take hold. Potentially could have had a better result tonight but would\u2019ve been more convincing if not for Donnarumma\u2019s blunders. Decisions and substitutes were fairly good throughout and the coach will undeniably be delighted with Pio Esposito\u2019s first goal for Italy.<\/p>\n

Estonia Player Ratings<\/p>\n

Estonia<\/a>: Hein 6.5; Salliste 6, Kuusk 5.5, Paskotsi 5, Peetson 6.5; Palumets 5.5, Shein 6; Saarma 5.5, Soomets 5, Kait 6.5; Tamm 6<\/p>\n

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