Sandro Tonali, the ex AC Milan midfielder, currently at Newcastle, spoke to Sky Sport about Italy’s win in the World Cup qualification playoff semifinal against Northern Ireland, where he scored the first goal in the 56th minute while Moise Kean scored the second in the 80th minute.
“We saw a few ghosts this week, because you think back to what Italy has done in recent years… I wouldn’t say you’re afraid, but unfortunately it can happen. Who between Bosnia and Wales in the final? The only thing that mattered was Italy. We haven’t even thought about that match yet, let’s enjoy this victory now, and we’ll think about it starting tomorrow. We haven’t made it this far in recent years, that’s the truth.”
On the match, Tonali said:
“We were tense, a bit scared at times, but in the second half we freed ourselves from all of that. We had to win no matter what, it doesn’t matter how. We have a goal, and we have to reach it بأي way possible. The goal? The most important of my career so far, along with the one I scored against Lazio when I was at Milan. I dedicate it to everyone, because everyone deserves to go to the World Cup. But be careful, we haven’t done anything yet, there’s still a long way to go. Now we reset after this match, unfortunately, I’d add, because tonight was special, but we need to recover and give 150% in the next one to reach the World Cup. We have to leave the pitch with nothing left, people deserve to enjoy a World Cup, and we have that responsibility.”
