Italy’s sport plan failed within the defeat to dominant Spain, determined by an unfortunate Riccardo Calafiore personal purpose, however a degree with Croatia could be sufficient to qualify. Pass in second place.
Each groups received their opening matches and there was nearly no change within the beginning line-up, as Albania and Croatia drew 2-2, and whoever wins this match will assure qualification to the spherical of 16 on the high of Group B. Being absolutely match, Nacho had been stricken by a muscle drawback, whereas Mark Cucurella was once more chosen forward of Alex Grimaldo.
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Gigio Donnarumma needed to make an enormous save after 90 seconds, placing his finger on Pedri’s free header after Neco Williams’ cross had been stood up.
What a cease by Gianluigi Donnarumma 🧤
Pedri will really feel he ought to have buried an early likelihood for Spain 🇪🇸#Euro2024 | #ESPITA pic.twitter.com/X9PWZTmjrr
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Neco Williams additionally nodded broad of the far submit after Alvaro Morata’s cross, whereas Donnarumma used his legs to disclaim Morata from shut vary after Lamine Yamal limped.
Donnarumma additionally managed to glove goalkeeper Fabian Ruiz from distance, whilst he deflected alongside the way in which.
Donnarumma creates the highlights for himself tonight 👏
One other good cease to disclaim Fabian Ruiz#Euro2024 | #ESPITA pic.twitter.com/BPUC23tdPX
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Bryan Cristante got here on in the beginning of the second half and inside 20 seconds was booked for a deal with on Rodri, however Pedri let Italy off the hook by firing broad from 12 yards on Marc Cucurella withdrawing from the byline.
Luciano Spalletti’s makes an attempt to assist the broad gamers with Cristante and Andrea Cambiasso approaching within the second half failed to change Spain’s preliminary dominance.
The impasse was lastly damaged with some dangerous luck, as Donnarumma acquired the glove for Morata’s gauntlet header from a Neco Williams cross, however it bounced off Riccardo Calafiore’s knee. This was Italy’s second personal purpose between the European Championship and the World Cup after Cristian Zaccardo in 2006.
Spain could not do it themselves, however Ricardo Calafiore scored the ball into his personal internet 🙃
Spain is progressing effectively 🇪🇸🇮🇹#Euro2024 | #ESPITA pic.twitter.com/mbtIKxGlUQ
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Donnarumma blocked Morata’s long-range shot over the ensuing nook kick, and Andrea Cambiasso was pressured to clear the purpose line with a Calafiore-Pedro mixed header.
Lamine Yamal’s shot was inches from the far high nook, however Italy lastly created an opportunity when Matteo Retegui failed to attach with Cristante’s shot that crossed in entrance of purpose.
Neco Williams was sensational and noticed his shot hit the crossbar into the far high nook, and once more Donnarumma nearly touched it with the tip of his finger.
Italy solely began to string some passes collectively within the remaining minutes, when Spain have been defending their lead and saved out Neco Williams.
Even then, Di Lorenzo continued to battle with Ayoze Perez, forcing Donnarumma to make two saves on the close to submit.
Spain 1-0 Italy
Calafiore OG 55(h)
23
14
2
24
3
8
90′ 20
71′ 16
7
78′ 19
71′ 17
78′ 1
23
3
2
15
7
46′ 8
46′ 10
82′ 6
14
64′ 17
64′ 5
10
12
13
18
22
1
26
25
4
11
71′ 15
71′ 9
78′ 21
78′ 6
90′ 22
5
12
19
21
26
4
18
13
25
16
46′ 24
46′ 20
64′ 9
64′ 11
82′
