Italy was defeated in the first match of group C of the qualifying stage of Euro 2024. England beat them 1-2, winning again against the Azzurri for the first time since 15 August 2012.
Let's see what happened during the match with our extensive analysis.
Broad summary Italy – England 1-2
Below is the extensive analysis and highlights of Italy - England, which ended 1 to 2.
Italy – England 0-2: first half summary
Italy kicks off the match.
An initial phase of balance in the first ten minutes is followed by a peak in England, which al 13rd minute goes in goal with Rice, good at intercepting a ball that bounced off his feet in the area.
Al 32rd minute England dangerous again: Phillips kicks around from the edge of the area towards the blue goal. Fortunately the ball comes out just to the left.
Italy tries to re-emerge, but al 41rd minute another beating: By Lorenzo touches a ball in the area with his hand and, after consulting the VAR, the referee awards a penalty to the English. A very cold Kane makes it.
Last chance of the first half, in the first minute of added time, for Grealish, who catches a good ball, but ends badly.
Italy – England 1-2: first half summary
The second half starts well for Italy. To the 56rd minute, the new blue Retegui scores on Pellegrini's assist. The game reopens.
There is nervousness on the pitch and between 57th and 61st Maguire and Jorginho are booked. Grealish was also booked just before the goal.
Italy grows a lot and England feels the pressure, so much so that in the 72nd minute a yellow card arrives for Walker and in the 78th minute a yellow card for Shaw. The latter seems decidedly agitated and at the80rd minute he gets another yellow card which costs him the expulsion.
Al 94rd minute, By Lorenzo collapses in the English area, but the referee says it's not a penalty.
Italy lose a game that could have ended very well in a draw.
