L’Italy by Roberto Mancini puts on a show at the Dall’Ara overwhelming for 4-0 the Czech Republic in the last friendly in preparation for Euro 2020. The Azzurri, after 7-0 to San Marino, impose themselves with a goleada also in Bologna thanks to goals by Immobile, Barella, Insigne and Berardi, and now they focus on the Turkey, the rival of the opening match of the European Championships, scheduled in a week in Rome.
Defense well, passed with full marks on trident Berardi-Immobile-Insigne. Above all, the Napoli striker confirms that he is particularly fit.
THE RACE
At Dall’Ara the Azzurri immediately took control of the game. There is a thrill at 18 ‘when Bonucci remains on the ground with a knee problem, but the Juve center back immediately on the field.
At 23 ‘Italy ahead: Brabec misses the return with his head, ball a Immobile who with a diagonal soiled by Celustka beats the Czech goalkeeper Pavlenka. The Czechs struggle to react, and Immobile nearly doubled in the 28th minute. Before the interval the 2-0: Stretcher luckily doubles up, with a shuffled shot that morphs into a lethal lob after Boril’s deflection.
In the second half the Czech Republic tries to raise the center of gravity, Italy stings again with Berardi and Insigne. Mancini throws Cristante, Emerson Palmieri and Acerbi into the fray for Jorginho, Spinazzola and Chiellini. At 66 ‘ Badge signs the trio on a valuable assist from Immobile, at 73 ‘Italy spreads with Berardi, triggered by Insigne.
Mancini gives space in the final also to Church and Raspadori, on his debut, Italy manages with confidence and closes without conceding a goal.
OMNISPORT | 04-06-2021 22:39
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