ITALY are into the Euro 2020 final after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain.
Federico Chiesa and Alvaro Morata netted in a pulsating 90 minutes, with the Home of Football rocking for what was one of the games of the tournament.
But it was the former Chelsea man Morata who missed from the spot in the shootout, allowing current Blues midfielder Jorginho to slide in the winner.
The Italians will now meet either England or Denmark in the final.
- Final score: Italy 1-1 Spain (4-2 pens)
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THAT’S ALL FOLKS!
Italy will meet either Denmark or England (COME ON ENGLAND) in the European Championship final after a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Spain.
On a pulsating night at Wembley, Federico Chiesa put Italy in front before Spain substitute Alvaro Morata levelled 10 minutes from the end of normal time.
Morata’s joy would later turn to tears, however, as he missed the decisive spot-kick for his country before Jorginho won it for Italy.
In just a few hours it will be time for England to do their thing. A less nervy encounter would be much appreciated.
ALBA PROUD
Jordi Alba felt that losing on penalties was harsh on Spain, but believes the future is bright for his nation.
He said: “It’s a hard blow. We deserved a little more. That’s how penalties are. The other day we won and today we lost.
“I’m proud of all the teammates, staff… we’ve formed a magnificent group.
“Today we played one of the best teams that I remember from Italy and now from Europe.
“I’ve been in the national team for nine or 10 years and I haven’t seen a group like this for a long time.
“We have shown that this team is for the World Cup. We were the team with the clearest ideas.
“People are proud of this Spain. We have left everything, we have worked a lot. I am convinced that it will still go further.”
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Roberto Mancini insists his side’s Euro 2020 adventure is far from over after Italy booked their place in the final with a penalty shoot-out win over Spain.
The Italian boss told RAI Sport: “Penalties are cruel. Spain are a great side who play really well. We didn’t play the way we usually do but fought hard.
“They caused us problems, but then we got the right co-ordinates and didn’t risk much.
“We knew from the start that Spain were the masters of possession, so they’d cause us problems, but we had to adjust and fight hard.
“Football teams attack and defend, they cannot just attack. We both had chances, these are both great teams, all teams defend, not just Italians.
“The credit goes to the lads, because they believed in all this three years ago, but it’s not over yet.
“We’ve got to gather our strength, what is left, and prepare for the final.”
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LIMBS
Italy have now reached their 10th major tournament final.
It’s safe to say they enjoyed the win in Rome…
HAVE YOUR SAY
And then there were three… The Azzurri will face either Denmark or England in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley on Sunday, but who do YOU think will go on to win it?
ITALY ARE INTO THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL!
They win 4-2 on penalties!
.Credit: AFP .Credit: AFP .Credit: AP .Credit: AP JORGINHO CAN WIN IT FOR ITALY!
A HOP, SKIP AND…
SCORES!!Unai Simon drops on to his right knee as Jorginho slips the ball past him, and into the bottom-right corner.
Before the ball even strikes the back of the net, Jorginho is off and his teammates aren’t too far behind him.
Italy win 4-2 on penalties!
ALVARO MORATA FOR SPAIN!
SAVED BY GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA!It’s a poor penalty comfortably saved by the Italian goalkeeper.
Italy 3-2 Spain
FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI NOW!
SCORES!Top corner! Brilliant.
Italy 3-2 Spain
THIAGO NEXT!
SCORES!The Liverpool midfielder pulls it into the bottom-left corner.
Italy 2-2 Spain
IT’S LEONARDO BONUCCI!
SCORES!The centre-back sends Unai Simon the wrong way.
Italy 2-1 Spain
GERARD MORENO FOR SPAIN!
SCORES!Left-footed, high above Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Italy 1-1 Spain
ANDREA BELOTTI NEXT!
SCORES!Italy are off and running as Belotti finishes with aplomb.
Italy 1-0 Spain
IT’S DANI OLMO NEXT!
OVER THE CROSSBAR!It’s a terrible spot-kick that goes soaring into the Italy fans behind the goal.
Italy 0-0 Spain
MANUEL LOCATELLI WILL TAKE THE FIRST KICK!
IT’S SAVED BY UNAI SIMON!!Immediate advantage to Spain as Simon keeps out Locatelli’s effort.
Italy 0-0 Spain
THE COIN TOSS!
There’s some confusion as Giorgio Chiellini and Spain’s stand-in captain Alba come together for the coin toss.
In fact, Alba looks so confused that they’re going to have to do it again.
Chiellini calls right, and the penalties will be taken in front of the Italy support.
And it will be Italy to take the first kick.
HAVE YOUR SAY
This is it, it’s crunch time. Penalty shootout. But who will win it?
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
IT’S ALL OVER AT WEMBLEY!
WE’RE GOING TO PENALTIES!ITALY 1-1 SPAIN
119. Both sides have settled for this result now. It’s going to penalties.
ITALY 1-1 SPAIN
117. A yellow card is shown to Bonucci after the centre-back offered Morata a reminder as to why he shouldn’t attempt to win it.
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117. Spain’s last European Championship appearance at Wembley was 25 years ago when they lost on penalties to England.
Just sayin’.
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ITALY 1-1 SPAIN
115. That was a huge moment!
Belotti has an opportunity to send Berardi through on goal if he gets his pass right on the halfway, but overeagerness gets the better of him and it’s cut out by a defender.
ITALY 1-1 SPAIN
113. Are Italy finding a final wind? Berardi goes looking for Belotti, but once again the striker is called offside.
ITALY 1-1 SPAIN
111. Did I miss a sub? I think so but it’s hardly a surprise now there’s been a dozen in the game.
Federico Bernardeschi replaced Federico Chiesa a few moments ago for change number 11, and then Pau Torres came on for Eric Garcia, who was struggling with cramp, for a perfect 12.
ITALY 1-1 SPAIN
110. Berardi has the ball in the back of the net…
…but the flag goes up for offside.
No need for a second look from the VAR officials either, the substitute is clearly a yard ahead of his marker as he’s sent clear to sweep home.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
