Goal.com · Sep 8, 2021
Rampant Italy set all-time scoring record with scintillating start vs Lithuania
Reigning European champions Italy gave another warning of their prowess with a record-breaking start to Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.
The Azzurri went into the match at the top of Group C and with an historic unbeaten run to defend.
They experienced little resistance from their visitors at the Mapei Stadium, winning 5-0 and adding a new milestone in the nation's enviable football history as Lithuania were put to the sword.
Quick off the mark
It took Italy just 11 minutes to open the scoring on Wednesday, with Moise Kean netting to put his team in the ascendancy.