According to CCTV5 program list (January 23, 2024), today, we will bring you a review of the 2020 European Cup and relive the glorious road of champion Italy. In this European Cup, the Italian team showed excellent fighting ability and team spirit. They won five and drew one in six matches
According to CCTV5 program list (January 23, 2024), today, we will bring you a review of the 2020 European Cup and relive the glorious road of champion Italy. In this European Cup, the Italian team showed excellent fighting capacity and team spirit. In six matches, they achieved five wins and one draw, scored 13 goals and only lost 3 goals. In the final, they defeated England through penalty shootout, and won the European Cup. This is the second time since 1968 that they have won this honor.
In the group match, the Italian team was divided into Group A against Turkey, Switzerland and Wales. The Italian team performed very well in the group match. In three matches, they won, scored seven goals and did not concede. As the first team in the group, they advanced to the knockout stage. Their attack and defense are very threatening, their players are also very tacit, and their coach Mancini has also demonstrated his tactical level and scheduling ability.
In the knockout phase, the Italian team met a stronger opponent. In the 1/8 final, they played against the Austrian team. It was a tough game. The Italian team did not break the deadlock within 90 minutes. They had to enter extra time. Only with the goals of Chiessa and Pesina, they reached the quarter final with a score of 2-1. In the quarter final, they played against Belgium, the dark horse of the European Cup. It was a high-level game. In the first half, the Italian team took a 2-0 lead with the goals of Barrera and Insinia. In the second half, although Lukaku pulled back a goal, they kept the victory by relying on tenacious defense and advanced to the semi-finals with a score of 2-1. In the semi-final, they played against the host team, England. It was a fierce game. The Italian team was scored by Xiao shortly after the start and fell behind by one goal. In the second half, they equalized the score with Bonucci's goal. They didn't win or lose in 90 minutes, so they had to enter the penalty shootout. In the penalty shootout, With Donaruma's brave save, he defeated England 3-2 and won the European Cup.
The Italian team showed their strength and style in this European Cup. Their players have excellent skills and will. Their coach Mancini also has excellent tactics and personnel arrangements. Their fans also have excellent support and enthusiasm. They are a team worthy of respect and praise. They are the champions of the European Cup, They are the pride of Italy.
The following is the data comparison of the Italian team in the Euro 2020. It can be seen that they have excellent performance in attack and defense, and their players also have excellent personal performance. They are a comprehensive and balanced team.
data |
European Cup ranking |
Italy team |
Number of goals |
second |
thirteen |
Number of goals conceded |
third |
three |
Number of shots |
first |
one hundred and sixteen |
Pass success rate |
first |
91.1% |
Ball control rate |
first |
58.2% |
The best player |
- |
Donaruma |
Best Shooter |
- |
Chiessa (2 balls) |
Best assist |
- |
Incine (twice) |