Happiness was huge for the Italian national team, which on Tuesday said goodbye to the final of the European Football Championship in their history by saying goodbye to the Spanish team.
"We are very happy that we have brought such happiness to the Italian people. We knew we were going to have a very difficult time, as we didn't have much ball, we were waiting for the goal opportunity," quoted Federal Captain Roberto Mancini, whose students have now had 33 matches. unbeaten.
The Italians took the lead in the 60th minute with Federico Chiesa's goal in the 60th minute, but Álvaro Morata equalized in the 80th minute, in the 11th duel it was the Spanish scorer's error and Jorginho's calm shot that was the deciding factor.
Roberto Mancini added that before the tournament, not many people believed Italy could play in the final, but the frame is amazing, the team spirit is fantastic and everyone is aiming for victory.
Spanish Federal Captain Luis Enrique proudly said of his disciples, "All my players deserve a great deal, they were wonderful, they deserved praise. I can't criticize them for a moment." The coach said Morata was struggling with minor injuries, yet he wanted to shoot 11, which is a strong character.
“In professional sports, you have to be able to win and lose, congratulations to Italy, and we can travel home to Spain in the knowledge that we were among the best teams in the tournament,” added Luis Enrique.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Italian goalkeeper, said he was calm in the 11th duel as he knew he could help his team.
In it, both the net keeper and the Italian goal scorer, Federico Chiesa, agreed that the Spanish team was extremely strong and a single step separates them from the fulfillment of their dreams.
Sergio Busquets, the world champion for the Spaniards, emphasized that before the meeting, everyone considered the Italians a favorite, but this young Spanish team proved and showed great football.
In the other semi-finals, Wednesday (today) at 9pm, England and Denmark will clash at Wembley Stadium.
(Source: Source: sportrajongo.hu, mti / Photo: pixabay, mti)