The Italians controlled the game from the beginning to the end.
A 19th minute goal by Giorgio Chiellini was overturned by VAR. The ball from the corner slipped through the box to Giorgio Chiellini and he produced a low drive into the middle of the net, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
A tense moment was encountered as the referee cancelled the goal for an handball by Chiellini in the build-up to the goal.
But Italy responded swiftly on 26 minutes, scoring the opener from Manuel Locatelli’s goal.
Midfielder Manuel Locatelli scored two goals and the Azzurri beat Switzerland 3-0 to become the first team to reach the last 16 at Euro 2020, and they did it with a game to spare.
They also did it with their 10th consecutive victory.
Immobile picked up the ball and after his individual run, released a low drive that bounced off the left post into the back of the net.
“I’m fortunate to have great players who enjoy playing soccer, like to have fun and take some risks — which is the essence of soccer,” Italy coach Roberto Mancini said.
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The Italians controlled the game from the beginning to the end.
A 19th minute goal by Giorgio Chiellini was overturned by VAR. The ball from the corner slipped through the box to Giorgio Chiellini and he produced a low drive into the middle of the net, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
A tense moment was encountered as the referee cancelled the goal for an handball by Chiellini in the build-up to the goal.
But Italy responded swiftly on 26 minutes, scoring the opener from Manuel Locatelli’s goal.
Midfielder Manuel Locatelli scored two goals and the Azzurri beat Switzerland 3-0 to become the first team to reach the last 16 at Euro 2020, and they did it with a game to spare.
They also did it with their 10th consecutive victory.
Immobile picked up the ball and after his individual run, released a low drive that bounced off the left post into the back of the net.
“I’m fortunate to have great players who enjoy playing soccer, like to have fun and take some risks — which is the essence of soccer,” Italy coach Roberto Mancini said.
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