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Italian national team players celebrated their return to the path of victory. Reinforced with reserve footballers, the European champions crushed Lithuania 5-0 in the World Cup qualifying match. After the game, the host's goalkeeper Jorginho said: "Before the match, the coach asked me if I could play and my answer was positive. We are all here for the same reason and we must give our all. All matches, especially in modern football, are not easy. It was especially difficult today because we were missing many players. But we stepped onto the field hungry and earned the victory." In the first half, the forward Giacomo Raspadori, who was wreaking havoc in the field and scored a goal, said: "It is still hard to 'digest' what just happened - it is a special moment for me because I played in my club's home stadium where I grew up. In addition, my performance was watched by my family in the stands. Everything is just perfect. Of course, it's a bit disappointing that the first goal was not credited to me, but I don't dwell on it too much." Also, defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored his first goal in the Italian national team in a bizarre shot in the second half, redirecting the ball into the visitors' goal. "Yes, I intended to cross the ball into the penalty area, but the ball ended up in the net. I am happy with my first goal, but the most important thing is the victory," said the 28-year-old player.
