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The Italians will face the Spanish in the semifinals.
The teams rejoiced with the spectators from the start. The Belgians carried out several dangerous attacks without expecting anything, but they lacked some precision.
Here, the Italians even responded with a goal. It is true that Leonardo Bonucci was locked up and the score remained 0: 0.
The Italians were threatened by dangerous Belgian leaders Kevin de Bruyne and Romel Lukaku. However, the Italians were the first to score in the match.
31 min. The resulting free kick from Nicolo Barella was safely stopped by the goalkeeper.
Soon the score is now 2: 0. 44 min. Lorenzo Insigne doubles the Italian lead with a fantastic long shot.
But that was not the end of the first half. In the last seconds, 11 m are dedicated to the Italian gate. penalty fee.
Giovanni di Lorenzo fouled Jeremy Doku in the penalty area. And at 11 m. Romel Lukaku realized this with confidence.
After the break, the game went at the same pace. Both teams created dangerous attacks and episodes.
The Italians were several times close to the goal, but R. Lukaku was even closer to him. The Belgian striker from a few meters tried to dangerously close his teammate’s pass, but the Italians were rescued by both the defender and the spindle.
Belgium really tried to create a storm rhythm. However, they clearly lacked precision, especially in the final stage of the attack.
The pace was high enough, but the Italians successfully defended themselves and scored a victory that allowed them to continue their struggles in the semi-finals of the European Championship.
🇮🇹 Italy goes to Belgium to book a semi-final date with Spain! 👏👏👏# EURO2020
– UEFA EURO 2020 (@ EURO2020) July 2, 2021
MATCH RACE:
Second half:
90 min. The Belgians tried to create a storm, but failed, the Italians defended very well and took the 2: 1 victory and the ticket to the semifinals.
79 min. Forced change. Outfield defender L. Spinazzola, who played perfectly in the championship, was injured while running on the floor and immediately called for a substitution. The player cannot control the emotions … it is real that the championship can end for him if the Italians go to the next stage.
Italy loses # EURO2020 Spinazzola star to injury 😩 pic.twitter.com/sz0RMIRGNK
– UEFA EURO 2020 (@ EURO2020) July 2, 2021
71 min. The Belgians are dangerous again. Neither Thazard nor Lukaku managed to take advantage of Nacero Chadli’s excellent delivery.
66 min. An opportunity for Italians. L. Spinazzola crashes into the crossbar.
61 min. PROGA! Romelu Lukaku does not take advantage of the excellent situation. The Italians are not that defensive anyway.
55 min. The Belgians are trying to attack but they lack precision.
46 min. The teams return to the field of play. The second part of this fantastic match begins.
First half:
56 min. The Belgians staged several dangerous attacks. But there is a lack of precision.
47 min. F. Chiesa tried to finish, but from an uncomfortable position, sending the ball to the visiting fans.
45 min. Penalty fee! In the penalty area, the Italians fouled Jeremy Doku. It is made by Romel Lukaku. Impressive football in the first half, followed by the Italians 2: 1 ahead.
OBJECTIVE! Belgium 1-2 Italy (Lukaku 45 + 2 pen)# EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/losESZadqw
– UEFA EURO 2020 (@ EURO2020) July 2, 2021
44 min. OHOOOOO, KOOOKS BLOW .. Lorenzo Insigne has a fantastic effort at goal … Hit the post!
31 min. ĮVAAAAAAAARTIS! Nicolo Barella is perfectly placed to take advantage of the play, but unfortunately, he was as surprised as everyone and could not finish for Italio Barella.
🇮🇹 A touch of class from Nicolò Barella 😎# EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/z7AsB8ciir
– UEFA EURO 2020 (@ EURO2020) July 2, 2021
24 min. Huge crowd! In a quick attack, K. de Bruyne struck hard under the opponent’s feet, but G. Donnarumma saved the Italian team.
Soon the Italian goalkeeper also blocked a dangerous shot from Romelu Lukaku.
20 minutes. Italy’s Marco Verratti deserved the first yellow card of the match to slow down the opponents’ quick attack.
13 min. The Italians have scored a goal, but they are marginalized here. The target is not readable.
8 min. The Belgians are trying with all their might to advance, they still lack precision.
2 minutes. It wasn’t until the start of the match that Keviinas de Bruyne brought R. Lukaku up front, but the Belgian failed to hit the ball. I start quite active.
1 minute. The match begins. Extremely intriguing and fun quarter-final match!
Starting team lineups:
Belgium: Thibaut Courtois, Jan Vertonghen, Thomas Vermaelen, Toby Alderweireld, Thorgan Hazard, Youri Tielemans, Axel Witsel, Jeremy Doku, Thomas Meunie, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku.
Italy: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Leonardo Spinazzola, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Giovani Di Lorenzo, Marco Verratti, Jorginho, Nicolo Barella, Lorenzo Insigne, Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile.
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