Italy reached the Euro 2020 final after edging Spain 4-2 on penalties following a compelling 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday, completing a remarkable revival after failing to qualify for the last World Cup. "Spain were great, they have star players but we fought until the end and we did it," said Italy's Chiesa. Italy avenged their shootout defeat to Spain in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals and their resounding defeat in the Euro 2012 final, and completed a second straight European Championship victory over the Spaniards after their 2-0 win in the last 16 at Euro 2016. "They only wanted to get to penalties in extra time but we could have played for half an hour more. Italy could have put the game to bed, but Simon saved twice from Domenico Berardi and Morata made them pay.

Source: dna July 06, 2021 23:03 UTC