Sub 21, Spain-Italy 0-0 – La Gazzetta dello Sport

In Maribor, Italy broke a good tie, after two more expulsions, and continued to be the master of its own destiny. In group B, the discussion of the classification is very open: Spain 4 points, Italy and Czech Republic 2, Slovenia 1. To access the knockout phase of the European Under 21 Championship, the azzurrini will only need to beat Slovenia on Tuesday by the night (starts at 21, always in Maribor), regardless of the result of the other match between Spain and the Czech Republic.

cross of fractures

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With Tonali, Marchizza and Gabbia disqualified, coach Paolo Nicolato proposes an unprecedented trio in defense (Lovato-Del Prato-Ranieri) and changes the outside players (Bellanova on the right, Frabotta on the left). Spain, with AC Milan player Brahim Díaz on the bench, constantly held the ball in the first twenty minutes (70 percent), but from so much territorial control they only managed to squeeze a shot over the crossbar from Miranda and no other notable obstacle for Carnesecchi. The Azzurrini are attentive in defense and try, not without difficulty, to surprise the Spaniards, with Cutrone and Scamacca in any case little served. The first ring (at 22 ‘) is from Pobega, with a low left shot from 25 meters that goes to the side. Half an hour later, from a mistake by Guillamon near the Spain area, the most tempting opportunity for the Italians was born: a great blow from Frattesi from outside deflected on the crossbar by Álvaro Fernández. The game is very tactical and, at times, angular (Villar, Guillamon, Frabotta and Pobega are booked).

equilibrium recovery

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The Spaniards return after the break without Guillamon (weighed down by the yellow remediated after a quarter of an hour of play) and with Pipa in his place. Nicolato, for his part, has a short bench and starts over with the same interpreters from the first part. Del Prato, jumped by Puado, must knock down the rival and remedy a yellow card that will make him miss Slovenia. The Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente takes the Roma Villar player and inserts Moncayola. The game has no masters, the balance continues. Garcia taunts Carnesecchi with a weak shot, newcomer Moncayola close to the lead with a more insidious shot from the edge. Rovella also warned, Cutrone gives way to Raspadori. Hot finish: Scamacca, with two “sbracciate”, remedies two yellow cards in a few minutes and is sent off. Immediately after the face to face between Mingueza and Rovella and the referee shows the red to both. At 92 ‘miracle of Carnesecchi, double saved over Pipa and Puado. Italy saves, everything is decided on the last day.