Italy coach Antonio Conte was satisfied to overcome Malta in their Euros clash.
Southampton striker Graziano Pelle grabbed the winner in the 1-0 triumph.
“The only thing that mattered was to win and unfortunately when you don't make the most of all the chances created, the result remains in the balance," the Coach told Rai Sport.
“We won, it's a balanced group that we are now top of and hope to get another victory against Bulgaria."