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Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach Euro 2020 final

By AFP
July 07, 2021

LONDON: Alvaro Morata scored but missed the crucial spot-kick and Italy’s Jorginho slotted the winning penalty beating Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final after their last-four clash at Wembley finished 1-1 on Tuesday.

Federico Chiesa´s curling strike put Italy ahead on the hour mark, but the much-maligned Morata came off the bench and his 80th-minute equaliser forced extra time.Italy, chasing a first European title since 1968, won 4-2 in the shoot-out though to secure a place in Sunday´s final against either England or Denmark, who play on Wednesday, in London.