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Italy beats Israel

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ISRAEL 1, ITALY 3

 

Italy extended its unbeaten streak in World Cup qualifiers to 28 matches despite being reduced to 10 men in Haifa, after defender Giorgio Chiellini was sent off following a second yellow card in the 55th minute.

 

Chiellini will now be suspended for the much-anticipated match against Spain in the next round on Oct. 6.

 

Graziano Pelle opened the scoring in the 14th minute and Antonio Candreva doubled Italy's lead from the spot in the 31st.

 

Ben-Haim pulled one back for Israel four minutes later but Ciro Immobile sealed the result in the 83rd.

 

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