Tag: Switzerland vs. Italy

Switzerland vs Italy 2-3: U-21 Azzurrini Survive Second Half Scare

International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship
Paolo Nicolato's Italy U-21 caught their first win in the European Championship on Sunday as they survived Switzerland's second half comeback to hold to a 3-2 success. Goals from Lorenzo Pirola, Wilfried Gnonto, and Fabiano Parisi earned the Azzurrini a comfortable triple lead at half time. However, the Swiss almost managed to level the gap right after the restart. 
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Switzerland – Italy Player Ratings: A Defensive Clash

Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers
Italy's World Cup qualifying campaign continued with a second straight draw in Switzerland. The European champions were the dominant side, but a lackluster second half led to the goalless final. Jorginho's missed penalty and a poor one-on-one finish by Domenico Berardi ensured that Italy would leave without the full three points.
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Switzerland were going to pose a tougher challenge to Italy than what they did at the Euro and Roberto Mancini knew that

Gritty Switzerland Block Italy as Azzurri Catch Second Tie in a Row

Italian Football, Italy, Switzerland, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers
Pushed by their home supporters, Switzerland were going to pose a tougher challenge to the Azzurri than what they did at the Euro and coach Roberto Mancini knew that. At the Sankt Jakob-Park in Basel, it ended in a goalless draw, a disappointing result that risks complicating Italy's path towards Qatar 2022.
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