Football

Italy new Euro Champions

July 12, 2021 10:00 am

Italy has been crowned the new champions of the Euro 2020 after beating England 3-2 in a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium today.

The game ended with 1-all draw with Luke Shaw opening the scoring for the host in the first half while Italy’s goal was scored by Leonardo Bonucci.

Both teams failed to score any goal during extra time and ended in a shootout.

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Domenico Berardi scored Italy’s first goal in the penalty shootout as they led 1-nil.

England Captain Harry Kane took on upon himself to take the first goal and score the equalizer.

It looked like England was on their way to clinching the title after Andrea Belotti attempt at goal was blocked by keeper Jordan Pickford.

Harry Macguire gave England the early advantage to give a 2-1 lead.

Leonardo  Bonnucci scored the equalizer to tie the score at 2-all.

It went downhill from there for England after Marcus Rashford, Jordan Sancho & Bukayo Saka missed penalties in the shootout while  Pickford saved the goal from Jorginho.

It was Federico Bernardeschi goal that gave the Italians the win.