Since becoming its own nation, Moldova has never qualified for the World Cup, having not won a match during qualification since the lead-up to the 2014 tournament. Moldova has lost both of its first two matches of qualification this year, losing to Norway, 5-0, back in March, before losing a spirited 3-2 affair to Estonia.

With a parting gift for Luciano Spalletti, Italy has beaten Moldova 2-0 for its first points in the beleaguered national team’s attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time since

Luciano Spalletti picks his final Italy starting XI against Moldova, including a debut for Fiorentina’s Luca Ranieri, with Davide Frattesi, Samuele Ricci, Federico Dimarco and Andrea Cambiaso