“We were good,” said Mancini. “We conceded an early goal (second minute, ed.) and we were in trouble, but after that we dominated the game. I don’t know what to say, the guys were great. It is an important victory for everyone. We are very happy, I hope they will celebrate now!”
“We deserved this win, we had the feeling when we came together that there was something magical in the air,” added captain Giorgio Chiellini. “It’s an incredible feeling, we enjoy it because it’s beautiful. Despite a quick goal against, we have always dominated. After this triumph, we want to celebrate tomorrow with all the Italians who deserve this.”
Italy won the European Championship once before, in 1968.
