Soccer: Italy overcome adversity to close in on Final Four

(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 16 - An Italy side without many first-choice players and coach Roberto Mancini because of COVID-19 beat Poland 2-0 in style on Sunday to move closer to qualifying for the UEFA Nations League's Final Four.
    Midfielder Jorginho set the Azzurri in their way with a first-half penalty while Domenico Berardi sealed the win in the closing stages with a cool finish to a sumptuous move.
    The victory extends Italy's unbeaten run to 21 games and puts them top of Nations League group Group A 1, meaning a win in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday will guarantee a place in the finals.
    "It's our culture. When there are problems, we pull together even more," said stand-in coach Alberico Evani.
    "These lads are extraordinary.
    "Mancini is satisfied. We spoke to him at half time.
    "He was very happy and told us that we deserved more goals.
    "The youngsters are growing and playing like veterans". (ANSA).