WEB Italy brush aside holders Spain in EURO 2016 first knockout round
WEB Italy produced a passionate and tactically superior display to end Spain's quest for a third straight European Championship title.
WEB Graziano Pelle sealed the victory -- Italy's first competitive triumph over Spain since the 1994 World Cup -- with a towering header in the 90th minute.
WEB Italy beats Spain 2-0 to reach Euro 2016 quarterfinals Spains era of dominance at the European Championship came to an end in Paris on Monday. WEB Spains 2920-day reign as EURO champions is over but how did Italy do it. WEB Find all match stats from Italy vs Spain UEFA EURO Round of 16 including key stats attacking defending and more.
WEB The holders Spain were knocked out of Euro 2016 after losing 2-0 to Italy in the last-16 game in Paris. Italy produced a passionate and tactically superior display to end Spain's quest for a third consecutive European Championship title. Graziano Pelle sealed the victory -- Italy's first competitive triumph over Spain since the 1994 World Cup -- with a towering header in the 90th minute.
Italy's victory was thoroughly deserved as they controlled the game from start to finish. They were well-organized in defense and dangerous on the attack, while Spain looked disjointed and lacked their usual fluency. The result means that Italy will face Germany in the quarterfinals, while Spain's hopes of retaining their title are over.
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