This Thursday, the 20th, Spain defeated Italy, with an own goal from Callafiori, and secured themselves in the round of 16 of Euro 2024
This Thursday, 20th, Spain It is Italy faced each other in the second round of Euro Cup, featuring the most anticipated duel of the first phase of the competition. In a great performance by the Spanish, and a game to forget for the Italians, the team of De La Fuente got the better of it and won 1-0.
The first five minutes were already very busy and showed that Spain was willing to leave the field with the three points. In a short time, the Spanish pressured, exchanged quick passes and threatened the goal defended by Donnarummawho had to make some saves, but also had luck on other occasions.
Spain’s best chances came at the feet of Nico Williams, Morata It is Lamine Yamalbut they also had some long shots from Fabian Ruiz that attracted attention. The Italians, in turn, were not very incisive in the attack, but Chiesa It is Scamacca were the most used in the first half. Interval! 0 to 0.
On the way back to the second stage, the Spanish pressure was already evident in the first minutes. After a lot of trying, in the 10th minute, La Roja found the net thanks to a good play by Nico Williams, who crossed into the penalty area and had a deflection. However, the one who deviated was the Italian Calafioriwho scored the fifth own goal of the Euros.
Spain remained ahead and, even with the advantageous score, was looking for another goal. Nico Williams almost scored a great goal, but the powerful shot stopped at the crossbar saved by Donnarumma. On the other hand, the Italians pressed in the final stretch, but were unsuccessful. End of the game! 1 to 0.
Source: sportbuzz
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