Euro 2020: Italy beat Wales as both teams advance to last 16 | Football News – Times of India
The Italians had already guaranteed their progress, while Wales secured a berth too by finishing ahead of Switzerland on goal difference. The Swiss, who could still advance as one of the four best third-placed teams, beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku.
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Italy manager Roberto Mancini made eight changes to rest most of his first-choice starters, but Italy still dominated and missed several chances either side of Pessina’s 42nd-minute goal, when he steered a low Marco Verratti free kick into the far corner.
Welsh centre back Ethan Ampadu was shown a straight red card in the 55th minute for stamping on Federico Bernadeschi’s foot, and Wales then missed their best chance of an equaliser in the 74th when Gareth Bale volleyed over the bar from close range.
⏰ RESULT ⏰?? Italy through as Group A winners thanks to Pessina strike??????? Wales into Round of 16 with second… https://t.co/EGDOX11yWn
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Italy will next face the runners-up of Group C, while Wales will take on the runners-up of Group B.
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