Italy celebrating their first goal by Chiellini (Photo: EPA)
Italy celebrating their first goal by Chiellini (Photo: EPA)

Italy has defeated Spain by 2 goals to 0 to progress to the quarterfinals of the EURO 2016 Championship.

The Italians dominated the first half when an uncaught free-kick shot led to a chip into the net by Giorgio Chiellini. They had more opportunities but couldn’t double the lead.

The Spaniards had a great performance in the second half and Pique’s miss would not be forgotten in a very long time. Unfortunately for Spain, it was either they couldn’t break Italy’s defence or beat Buffon’s ‘gifted hands’.

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Italy’s Parolo struggles for the ball with Andres Iniesta (Photo: Getty)

 

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Buffon gave an outstanding performance to protect Italy’s lead (Photo: AP)

It was still a struggle until the 90th minute when Graziano Pelle smashed a close cross from Marteo Darmain into the net to settle the matter finally for Italy.

Italy will now meet the Germans in the quarterfinal.

 

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