Soccer-Italy overcome North Macedonia, eye Euro 2024 spot in Ukraine showdown

Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group C - Italy v North Macedonia - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - November 17, 2023 Italy's Federico Chiesa and Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrate after the match REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

ROME, Italy (Reuters) -Federico Chiesa scored twice as Italy secured a 5-2 home victory against North Macedonia in their Euro 2024 qualifying clash on Friday, giving them an edge ahead of a deciding encounter with Ukraine on Monday for a place at the finals.

The Group C victory means Italy only need a draw against Ukraine to secure second place in the group along with already-qualified England and reach next year’s finals in Germany.