Euro 2020: Italy became the first team to qualify for the knockout round when they scored a 3-0 table win against a lackluster Swiss team in Rome on Wednesday.
Manuel Locatelli scored twice in one game for the first time in his career (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Manuel Locatelli scored twice in a game for the first time in his career
- Italy became the first team to qualify for the second round of Euro 2020
- Italy have not been beaten in 29 games and have not been conceded in the last 10 games
Italy proved they are not dark horses but contenders with a clinical 3-0 hammering Switzerland in their Group A match of Euro 2020 in Rome on Wednesday. With the victory, Roberto Mancini’s men qualified as the first team in the competition for the round of 16.
Manuel Locatelli scored two goals for the first time in his career and had two great results. The Sassuolo midfielder has shown he is ready for the big stage as the attention of the Premier League and other Italian teams is reported.
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Ciro Immobile added a late third place, securing Italy a 3-0 win in a row at the tournament, which expanded its unbeaten streak to 29 games, building on its streak from the 1960s.
A stylish performance by the two-goal star of the game Manuel Locatelli @Heineken | #EUROSOTM | # EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/AjDE6eeis5
– UEFA EURO 2020 (@ EURO2020) June 16, 2021
In fact, their last 10 wins came without a single goal. Italy have scored 31 goals during this period. This is the first time Italy have scored 3 goals in one game twice in a European Championship final.
Switzerland was completely normal on Wednesday, with people like Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri there were only spectators on the pitch. In fact, the Swiss only got one shot on goal.
Italy lead Group A with six points after two rounds of play, ahead of Wales (four), Switzerland (one) and Turkey (zero). In their last pool game against Wales on Sunday, they can secure the top spot with a draw.
Earlier in the day Gareth Bale orchestrated Wales 2-0 win against Turkey in Baku. Goals from Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts helped them all secure a spot in the knockout round.
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