Spain and Italy U21 Draw in a Hard-Fought Match in Trnava
Trnava, Slovakia – In a match corresponding to the group stage of the UEFA U21 Championship, Spain and Italy drew in a game played at the CITY ARENA – Štadión Antona Malatinského. The match, officiated by the Scottish referee Nick Walsh, saw Italy dominate ball possession with 56%, compared to Spain’s 44%. However, both teams generated the same number of shots, 9 in total, although Italy managed to direct more shots on target (4) compared to Spain’s two.
The match remained goalless until the 53rd minute, when J. Rodriguez put Spain ahead with a goal assisted by R. Moro. Italy responded quickly in the 59th minute, thanks to a goal by N. Pisilli after an assist from D. Ghilardi. The game was characterized by high intensity and several yellow cards, two for each team (D. Ghilardi and J. Fazzini for Italy, and M. Pubill and R. Fernandez Jaen for Spain). Despite the efforts of both teams, the score remained unchanged, ending in a draw. Spain committed 14 fouls, while Italy committed 11.
Substitutions spain u21: at minute 65 J. Guerra came in and J. Rodriguez went out., at minute 65 D. Lopez came in and P. Marin went out., at minute 74 J. Sanchez came in and A. Moleiro went out., at minute 74 P. Torre came in and M. Pubill went out., at minute 90 C. Tarrega came in and R. Moro went out.
Substitutions italy u21: at minute 74 C. Casadei came in and J. Fazzini went out., at minute 74 W. Gnonto came in and G. Ambrosino went out., at minute 84 M. Ruggeri came in and R. Turicchia went out., at minute 84 L. Pirola came in and G. Guarino went out., at minute 90 M. Prati came in and N. Pisilli went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Spain U21
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Italy U21
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