Italy beat Finland 2-1 on Sunday to move six points clear at the top of Group J in UEFA 2020 European Championship qualifying.
The visitors had the better of the first half but could not break the deadlock. Midfielder Stefano Sensi came the closest with a fierce volley that was tipped over the bar by goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky.
The breakthrough came on 59 minutes through Ciro Immobile. The Lazio striker stooped to direct a header home after a cross in from the right by Federico Chiesa.
Finland hit back through in-form striker Teemu Pukki.