Thanks to the decisive penalty from Perillo, the Azzurrini beat Belgium in the final in Tallinn to claim their second European title in three years. Calcagno: “The boys have had a spectacular journey.”
The U19s will face Spain, Wales and Israel; the U17s will come up against Norway, Austria and Northern Ireland. The final tournaments will be held in Hungary (U19) and Finland (U17).
Italy let a two-goal lead slip in Gothenburg as Denmark beat Serbia to seal automatic qualification. Soncin: “We’re looking ahead to the play-offs with confidence”
At the ‘Omero Tognon’ stadium, the Italy Under-21 team claimed a narrow 1-0 win thanks to a goal in the 64th minute. Calvani: “Whenever I wear this shirt, I try to give my all, I’m happy to have contributed a goal.”
On Tuesday in Gothenburg (19:00 CEST), Italy will close out their World Cup qualifying group campaign. To avoid the play-offs, the Azzurre must secure all three points and hope Denmark lose. Bonansea: “We’re aware of our strength”
Thanks to the decisive penalty from Perillo, the Azzurrini beat Belgium in the final in Tallinn to claim their second European title in three years. Calcagno: “The boys have had a spectacular journey.”
The U19s will face Spain, Wales and Israel; the U17s will come up against Norway, Austria and Northern Ireland. The final tournaments will be held in Hungary (U19) and Finland (U17).
