Former midfielder of the Italian national team Giancarlo Antonogni is convinced that in the match against Sweden the team of Gian Piero Ventura will fight not only for the ticket to the 2018 World Cup.

Giancarlo Antonogni, who became world champion in 1982 as part of the Italian national team, believes that in the match against the Swedish national team, not only the voucher for the 2018 World Cup, but also the reputation of the national team.

"In such matches, pressure and determination are important.

From these 90 minutes depends not only the output of the Italian national team for the World Cup, but also its reputation, "- quotes Antonogni news agency ANSA.

"I think that all the players will give all their strength and" adzurri "will overcome this obstacle, even if it will not be easy. Sweden is stronger physically, but it will be more important to play with maximum concentration and determination ".

Football. ua will conduct a live text broadcast of the match Italy - Sweden. The beginning of the meeting at 21:45 Kiev time.