Explosive Showdowns at European Under-21 Championship: Can Spain and Italy Break the Deadlock?

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Spain and Italy played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in a showing of plenty of young talent.

After a goalless first half filled, the game came alive after the break. Spain struck first in the 53rd minute through Jesús Rodriguez, who finished from the center of the box after a quick break led by Raal Moro. The goal gave Spain momentum, but Italy responded well.

Just six minutes later, Niccolo Pisilli leveled for the visitors with a composed finish into the bottom corner after being teed up by Daniele Ghilardi. It was a deserved equalizer after Italy had created several half-chances earlier in the game, with Michael Kayode and Jacopo Fazzini both going close.

Both teams made a flurry of substitutions in the final 20 minutes as coaches looked to test their depth. Spain’s Roberto Fernandez and Pablo Torre impressed off the bench, while Italy’s Cesare Casadei and Matteo Ruggeri added steel to midfield.

Late efforts from Pisilli and Riccardo Turicchia nearly won it for Italy, but Spanish goalkeeper Pablo Cunat did well to keep the scores level and send his side through top.

Romania 1-2 Slovakia

U21 EURO | 🇷🇴 ROMÂNIA 1-2 Slovacia 🇸🇰

Zéro pointé pour nous à l’Euro espoirs contre une belle équipe slovaque.

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