📸 Pisilli's brilliance not enough, Italy U21 second, quarter-final drama
In the final match of Group A of the Under 21 European Championship, Nunziata's Italy faced Spain for supremacy in the group.
In a lively, sparkling game, at times well played and dominated by the Azzurrini, the final 1-1 draw was not enough for the overtaking: due to the goal difference, Spain finishes first. For Italy, in the quarterfinals, either Germany or England, who will compete for the top spot in Group B.
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GOAL FROM THE MAN OF THE MARKET, PISILLI'S MASTERPIECE
Spain unlocked the match with one of the men of the market for Serie A: Jesus Rodriguez. The Betis talent took advantage of a not perfect closure of Nunziata's defense, putting the Roja ahead at the 53'.
Italy did not take the hit, on the contrary: after 5 minutes Pisilli took the team on his shoulders equalizing the match with a masterpiece goal.
Having collected a launch from the back, Pisilli avoided a defender and from inside the area he unloaded a powerful right on the far post. A truly beautiful goal that, unfortunately, did not help Italy to grab the top spot.
Photo Credit: Profilo X Italian National Team
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