Italy reached the Euro 2020 final after keeping its nerve from the penalty spot to edge Spain 4-2 in a shootout following a compelling 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday. MATCH CENTREJorginho coolly rolled the decisive kick past Spain keeper Unai Simon after Alvaro Morata had been thwarted by Gianluigi Donnarumma and Dani Olmo had blasted his effort over the bar. - APMorata levelled for Spain with 10 minutes left, calmly slotting into the bottom corner after bursting forward and exchanging a one-two with Olmo. Spain looked more likely to find a winner in the remaining minutes and in extra time but could not manage a second shootout victory after prevailing against Switzerland in the quarterfinals. Italy avenged its shootout defeat to Spain in the Euro 2008 quarterfinals and its resounding defeat in the Euro 2012 final, and completed a second straight European Championship victory over the Spaniards after its 2-0 win in the last 16 at Euro 2016.

Source: The Hindu July 06, 2021 21:56 UTC