On July 11, 2023, according to CCTV5 program list, last night, the final of the 23 year European Cup was played at Wembley Stadium in London. The Italian team and the French team had a fierce fight. Finally, the Italian team won their third European Cup championship with a 4-3 penalty shootout
On July 11, 2023, CCTV5 program list, last night, the final of the 23 year European Cup started at Wembley Stadium in London. The Italian team and the French team had a fierce match. Finally, the Italian team won their third European Cup championship with a 4-3 penalty shootout, and ended the French team's dream of three consecutive championships.
This is a game full of suspense and excitement. Both teams have strong strength and rich experience. They are eager to show their style on the highest stage of the European Cup. They are unwilling to give up any chance. They have won the respect and applause of fans with their performance.
In the 18th minute of the game, Mbape of the French team was fouled by Kiessa of the Italian team in the restricted area, and the referee awarded a penalty. Gretzman hit the penalty, and the French team took a 1-0 lead. The Italian team did not lose heart. They strengthened their attack and tried to find a chance to equalize. In the 34th minute of the game, the Italian team's Insina received a pass from Chiessa on the left outside the restricted area, and a curling ball went straight to the far corner. The French team's goalkeeper Lori was unable to save, and the Italian team equalized 1-1. In the 45th minute of the game, Benzema of the French team received Mbape's pass in the restricted area, and pushed and shot the goal, making the French team 2-1 ahead again. At the end of the first half, France took the lead 2-1.
At the beginning of the second half, the Italian team continued to attack, making threats and seeking opportunities to score goals. In the 58th minute of the game, Chiessa of the Italian team received a pass from Insina in the restricted area and scored a low shot. The Italian team levelled 2-2 again. The French team did not give up. They strengthened their counterattack and tried to regain the lead. In the 78th minute of the game, the French team's Borgba received a pass from Gretzman on the right side outside the restricted area and hit the corner with a long-range shot. The French team took a 3-2 lead again. The Italian team once again showed their tenacious fighting spirit, and they constantly attacked the French team's defense line to seek the last chance. In the 88th minute of the game, Italian team's Bellotti received a pass from Chiessa in the restricted area and shot the goal with a volley. The Italian team levelled the score 3-3 again. At the end of the game, the two sides reached a 3-3 draw, and the game entered a penalty shootout.
In the penalty shootout, the Italian team's Bellotti, Insina, Chiessa and Piani ć all scored smoothly, and the French team's Grezman, Benzema and Bogba also scored smoothly, making the two sides draw 4-4. In the fifth round of penalty kick, Giaggio of the Italian team hit the penalty kick, and Mbape of the French team was saved by the Italian goalkeeper Donaruma. The Italian team won the European Cup with 5-4 penalty kicks.
This is the third European Cup champion of the Italian team. They won the first two championships in 1968 and 2000 respectively. They have played their own style and characteristics in this European Cup. They have excellent performances at both ends of the attack and defense. They are the most praiseworthy team in this European Cup and the most honorable team in this European Cup, They are the most attractive team in this European Cup.
This is also the third European Cup runner up of the French team. They won the first three championships in 1984, 2000 and 2016 respectively. They also have a good performance in this European Cup. They won the group match with a record of three draws. They defeated Portugal, Germany and England in the knockout phase. They played a wonderful match with the Italian team in the final, Although they lost the game in the end, they did not lose their dignity and demeanor. They were the most powerful team in this European Cup, the most motivated team in this European Cup, and the most respected team in this European Cup.
The following is the final report of the European Cup so far:
team |
90 Minutes |
Overtime |
Penalty kick |
Total score |
Italy |
1-2 |
2-1 |
2-1</td |
5-4 |
France |
2-1 |
1-2</td |
1-2</td |
4-5 |