What made Italy triumph in 2021 Euro.
“Forza Azurri” were the words on the tongue of every Italy supporter as the team done down England in the final to clinch the Euro 2021 silverware.
Owing to the strength of the English team, and it’s assemblage of young energetic talents, they were presumed to be the favorite to clinch the trophy, but Italy proved the true meaning of the proverbial old woman that feels invigorated whenever a familiar song is played.
The first goal of the night was scored in the second minute if the game when the England left wing-back, Luke Shaw, latched onto Tripper’s cross to give the Lions an early lead. It would take the Italians some 65 minutes to find an equalizer through Bonucci’s excellent finish.
The game remained a stalemate after 120 minutes of play which made penalty shootout to determine who goes home with the trophy.
Manchester United duo, Marcus Rashford and Jordan Sancho and Arsenal’s forward, Bukayo Saka failed to convert from the spot which gave the Azzurris their second European Championship title.
Italy’s goalie, Gianluigi Donnarumma was the hero of the night as England remain without a major trophy since 1966.