Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group C - Italy v Bulgaria - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - September 2, 2021 Italy's Federico Chiesa in action with Bulgaria's Anton Nedyalkov REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) -Italy made it 35 games unbeaten to equal the European record run set by Spain but were ultimately disappointed as they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Bulgaria in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
In their first match since winning the European Championship in July, Federico Chiesa wasted no time in putting Italy ahead, arrowing home a fine finish with 16 minutes on the clock.
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