Spain vs Italy, UEFA Euro 2024 LIVE Updates© AFP
Spain vs Italy Highlights, UEFA Euro 2024: Spain secured a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as a Riccardo Calafiori own goal in the second half gave them a 1-0 win over Italy on Thursday. The result means the three-time European champions have clinched top spot in Group B with a game to spare, while Italy will join them in qualifying as long as they avoid defeat in their next match against Croatia on Monday. (Match Centre)
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02:29 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Spain emerge victorious
Tense last few minutes but it is Spain who have emerged victorious and they have topped Group B with one game to go. Unfortunate for Italy who did mount a late fightback but they were not in the game for the majority of it. Spain have been quite impressive and they have guaranteed their spot in the knockout stage.
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02:18 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Fightback from Italy
Italy have been outplayed for the majority of this match but they are just not giving up. They continue to hunt for the equaliser and a promising attack ended with Cucurella clearing the ball at the right moment. Almost end of regulation time and Italy continue to fight.
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02:10 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: More Spanish attacks
Double change for Spain as Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez are introduced. A good attack right away and Ayoze Perez’s effort was blocked by the Italian defender. Spain had multiple chances to extend their lead but the finishing has really been below par.
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02:05 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Group winner
Whoever wins this game will end up topping Group B with one match to spare. Right now, it looks like Spain are well on their way to top the group. However, with this slender a lead, one good move from Italy change the scenario completely.
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01:58 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Finally a chance for Italy
Italy finally had a chance but the finish was just not there. A promising counter-attack ended with a dangerous pass into the box but the striker was not able to reach it and the score remains 1-0 in Spain’s facour.
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01:51 (IST)
Spain vs Italy: Spain not resting
A strong shot from Morata, darting run from Yamal and effort on goal by Fabian Ruiz – all this just minutes after they scored the first goal. Spain are not resting on their laurels and they really want to take this game away from Italy.
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01:46 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Own goal!
Spain have taken the lead and it is an own goal! Nico Williams once again made a brilliant run down the side and his cross hit Riccardo Calafiori and went inside the goal. The deadlock is broken and Spain smell blood now!
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01:39 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Double change
Double substitutions for Italy and it looks like they are trying something different. Scamacca and Chiesa did collaborate well but the final ball was just not up to the mark.
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01:34 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Second half begins
The second half begins and a quick yellow card. Cristante gets a yellow card within 30 seconds of the restart for a hard tackle on Rodri.
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01:25 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Half-time
It is half-time and the score is 0-0. Spain will be disappointed with the scoreline as they have at least two solid chances to take the lead. On the other hand, Italy need to regroup fast in order to mount a much-needed comeback.
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01:15 (IST)
Spain vs Croatia LIVE: More shots
Fabian Ruiz with yet another attempt from outside the box and it is saved once again. Spain have done everything right expect for the finish. Alvaro Morata has been largely missing and without the finish, all the buildup has not produced anything substational.
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01:07 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Brilliant Nico
Nico Williams has been an absolute revelation till now. His quick feet and pace has been giving nightmares to his markers and it looks like he will play a big role if Spain are to win this match.
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01:00 (IST)
Spain vs Croatia LIVE: More attacks
Spain are not letting Italy rest as they launch more attacks. Fabian Ruiz comes up with a long-range effort that is palmed away by the Italian keeper. It has been all Spain and Italy need to find their feet in this game fast.
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00:50 (IST)
Spain vs Croatia LIVE: First yellow card
A yellow card for Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma for dissent and it has been all Spain till now. A brilliant show from the young Spain side who are not afraid to attack with all their might.
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00:45 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: What a chance!
Nico Williams was just inches away from taking the lead. A darting run by Pedri that ended with the youngsters producing a pin-point cross for Williams. However, he was not able to head the ball into the goal.
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00:40 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Italy looking for fouls
While Spain have started the game on an extremely quick note, Italy are looking for fouls in an attempt to slow down the match. They have been successful on a couple of occasions and it will be important to break Spain’s momentum.
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00:34 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: We are underway
The match is underway and Spain had a massive chance of taking the lead. A perfect cross in to the box but Pedri’s header was not on target. Huge relief for Italy who conceded in the first minute against Albania.
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00:27 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Time for national anthems
The teams are out in the middle and it is time for the national anthems. We are minutes away from the start of the Spain vs Italy match.
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00:21 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: In other news
The match between England and Denmark ended 1-1 and this can get tough for Gareth Southgate’s team. However, a brilliant result for Denmark.
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00:12 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Unbeaten runs
Both Spain and Italy are currently unbeaten in the competition. While Spain registered a big win over Croatia, Italy had it slightly hard with a 2-1 victory over Albania.
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23:59 (IST)
Spain vs Italy LIVE: Hello and welcome
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Euro 2024 match between Spain and Italy. A clash of two heavyweights and this is a match that all football fans were waiting for.