Spain U21 v Italy U21- As it happened
The End
Well deserved victory for Spain. They played a very good and offensive second half. Without doubt, Saul is player of the match by scoring a hattrick. After the Red Card for the Italians, the Spanish squad made all clear. The only goal for the Italians scored Bernarderschi. It will be a very interesting final on Friday evening, as the young Spanish squad will face the German squad.
Final-whistle
4 minutes additional time
Chance Italy
Pellegrini shoots from inside the box, but directly into Kepa's arms
Substitution Spain
Oyarzabal replaces Ceballos
Substitution Italy
Garritano replaces Benassi
Subsitution Spain
Suarez replaces Deulofeu
Substitution Spain
Williams is replacing Sandro
Yellow Card Italy
Cerri receives it. A totally unnecessary foul
Spain score again!
Saul scores the third time-hattrick! Asensio passes the ball inside the box and Saul leaves Donnarumma again no chance in shooting the ball into the near post.
Goal!
Chance Spain
Asensio with a shot from the edge of the box, he tries to find the open corner. Very close !
Another chance Spain
Deulofeu cuts inside onto his left food, this time Donnarumma saves the ball
Goal Spain!
What a response by Spain! Saul with an outstanding finesse shot. He shoots from outside the box, Donnarumma is again without any chance in saving the ball. Spain take the lead again
Goal Italy!
Bernadeschi scores. He shoots from outside the box, the ball is deflected by Vallejo. No chance for Kepa. Italy equalize
Substitution Italy
Locatelli replaces Chiesa
Italy's task is very hard
With 10 men on the field, it will be very hard for the Italians to come back into the game
Red Card Italy
After receiving the second yellow card, Luca Garritano is sent off the field.
Spain take the lead!
Saul scores! He receives a well played pass by Ceballos inside the box. He immediately shoots and this time, Donnarumma has no chance in saving the effort. Well deserved lead by the Spanish squad
Goal!
We're back
Both teams are out on the field. Italy get the ball rolling in Krakow
Halftime
Italy started stronger than Spain into the game. They have fallen away. Spain have more ball possession and they are trying to create good chances. But they should be aware of the counter-attacks by the Italians. Both teams had some opportunities to score, but they did not netted. We will see how both teams return on the field. Maybe the trainers of both teams find the right words!
1 minute additional time
Chance Italy
Andrea Petagna with a effort from inside the box. Kepa is on the right position to hold the ball
Chance Spain!
Sandro with a good effort but his shot goes over the crossbar. Until now, they Spanish squad would have highly deserved taking the lead
Ball possesion
Spain have more ball possesion than Italy: 63:37
Chance Spain
Afer a free kick, which hit the wall, Delofeu receives another chane. His effort from inside the box but it's wide.
Now Spain is pressing
Italy began with high pressure, now the Spanish squad is dominating the game
Chance Italy
Pellegrini with a big chance. He receives the ball inside the box, his effort is defended by Kepa
Another chance Spain
This time Dani Ceballos receives the opportunity. His effort is very weak and goes far over the crossbar
Chance Spain
Deulofeu shoots from outside the box, but his effort is no problem for Donnarumma
Spain back in the game
Niguez finds Bellerin in the area, but Rugani clears for a corner. The corner brings nothing
Chance Italy
Bernadeschi shoots from the edge of the box but his effort goes over the crossbar
Italy with a good beginning
The Italian squad is trying to put pressure on the Spanish squad. Good beginning of the Italians
First chance Italy
Federico Chiesa enters to the box with a nice dribbling but his effort is saved by Kepa
Kick-off
Spain get us started and we're underway
anthems
First the Italian, aferwards the Spanish
Teams are entering the field
Everyone is ready for the game
First finalist !
In the U21 final Spain or Italy will face Germany. The German squad won against England after penalties 4:3
Lineups are here!
Spain U21: Kepa; Bellerín, Meré, Vallejo, Jonny; Saúl, M.Llorente, Ceballos; Asensio, Sandro, Deulofeu.
Italy U21: Donnarumma; Calabria, Rugani, Caldara, Barreca; Benassi, Gagliardini, Pellegrini, Chiesa; Petagna, Bernardeschi.
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