OF QALI (MALTA) – Alberto Bollini’s baby Italy ignites the dreams of Italian fans. The success for three to two obtained against Spain gives the Italian team a place in the final of the Under 19 European Championships against Portugal. The Azzurrini won with full merit, certifying success thanks to goals from Hasa, Pisilli and Lipani.
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Italy-Portugal, the previous one
The two teams have already faced each other in the qualifying round: Portugal won largely with a score of 5-1. Italy, after having found the advantage, was left with ten men due to the expulsion of Lipani
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The final against Portugal on Sunday
Alberto Bollini’s Azzurrini won the final of the Under 19 European Championships. Sunday evening – at 9 pm – Italy will face Portugal at the National Stadium of Ta’ Qali in Malta
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95′ The match is over, Italy are in the final
Alberto Bollini’s Azzurrini beat Spain in the semifinal of the Under 19 European Championships with a score of three to two. The Azzurri’s goals were scored by Hasa, Pisilli and Lipani
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93′ Last two changes in Italy
Enter Amatucci and Turco, exit Esposito and Pisilli
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90′ Five minutes of added time
The race director has granted recovery. We will play until 95′
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84′ Third goal for Italy!
Lipani still carries the Azzurrini forward: winning detachment on the developments of a corner. The Azzurrini are ahead 3-2 with six minutes remaining
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79′ Italy still dangerous
The Spanish goalkeeper intercepted a beautiful shot by Hasa deflected in extremis by an Iberian defender
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73′ Draw by Spain: 2-2
The Spaniards find the second goal on the developments of a set piece: the rebound favors the Iberian defender Gasiorowski who mocks the blue goalkeeper Mastrantonio
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72′ Amazing save by Missori
The blue defender opposes the sure shot of the Spanish center forward Barbera
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69′ Double substitution in Italy
Faticanti and Vignato exit, Lipani and Koleosho enter the field
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66′ Doubling of Pisilli!
Italy takes the lead again thanks to a great goal by Pisilli who enters the area and slips the Spanish post with a soft and calibrated touch
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64′ Italy close to doubling!
Great shot by Hasa, the Spanish goalkeeper manages to deflect the ball over the crossbar! Bollini’s Azzurri one step away from doubling
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58′ Draw by Spain
Barbera settles the ball on the right, then places the ball in the top corner: 1-1
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56′ Penalty denied to Italy
Esposito is held up in the area at the moment of the header, but the referee does not notice it and lets it continue
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53′ Spain dangerous
Great right from the edge of the Spaniard Barberà, superlative response of the Italian goalkeeper Mastrantonio
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52′ Italy leads!
Winning left foot by Vignato who unlocks the result thanks also to a rather gross error by the Spanish goalkeeper
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49′ Pisilli still dangerous
The midfielder’s shot deflected in extremis for a corner kick
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46′ The second half begins
Teams back on the field for the second part of the match. The two formations have the same effectives on the field
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At half-time the result is in balance: 0-0
After the first forty-five minutes, Spain and Italy are scoreless. The Azzurrini played evenly against their rivals, nearly taking the lead on at least three occasions. The performance of Bollini’s team so far has lived up to the situation: impeccable defense and stinging attack.
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42′ Faticanti touches the crossroads!
The Azzurri continue to create dangers towards the Spanish goal: Faticanti’s right-footed volley from distance, the ball not far from the top corner
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37′ Italy very close to the lead!
Pisilli enters the area and kicks with his right foot, the Spanish goalkeeper saves himself with some difficulty recovering the ball close to the goal line: the Azzurri claim the goal
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35′ Hasa booked
Second yellow card for the Azzurri: Hasa sanctioned by the referee for a foul on the frontline
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24′ Pisilli booked
The blue stops Angel’s quick restart irregularly and is sanctioned by the referee
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19′ Excellent starting point from Kayode
The blue shoots well, but the shot goes high over the crossbar
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16′ Italy still ahead
Alessandro Dellavalle tries with a right from distance, Iribarne is still ready and blocks the shot
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12′ Italy close to the lead!
Esposito’s sure-footed header, great response from the Spanish goalkeeper Iribarne!
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11′ Angel can’t find the target
The Spaniard’s right foot from the middle range is out of measure
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8′ Italy dangerous!
Great opportunity for the Azzurri: Esposito’s header and great response from the Spanish number one
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5′ Akhomach tries on a free kick
The Spaniard’s left foot was blocked without trouble by the blue goalkeeper
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3′ Left footed by Vignato deflected for a corner
The next flag shot was not exploited by Bollini’s men
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The match has begun!
The first ball was played by the Azzurrini
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The entry into the field of the teams
The formations enter the field of play: Italy wears a completely blue kit, Spain takes sides with the red suit
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Portugal first finalist of the European Championship
The Lusitanian team beat Norway 5-0 and qualified for the final of the Under 19 European Championship
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The path of Italy
Alberto Bollini’s Azzurri passed the qualifying round by obtaining one win, one draw and one loss in the three matches against Malta, Poland and Portugal.
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Spain-Italy U19: the official formations
Spain (4-4-2): Iribarne; Fresneda, Houses, Gasiorowski, Valley; Gonzalo, Angel, Palaces, Dani Perez; Akhomach, Barber. Ct: Jose Lana
Italia (4-3-3): Mastrantonio; Missori, L. Dellavalle, A. Dellavalle, Ragonesi; Peas, Toilers, Hasa; Kayode, Esposito, Vignato. Coach: Bollini
National Stadium – Ta’ Qali (Malta)