Italy comes again, but now serve the goal – The Republic

UHERSKÉ HRADISTE – The young Italian was reborn, but not enough to stay in Europe. Under the eyes of coach Antonio Conte, coordinator of the national youth teams, the Under 21 Di Biagio leaves the match against Portugal with a 0-0 draw that leaves satisfied in half. Beautiful proof, against one of the favorites for the final victory, that in the two years he had won all the official matches (11 of 11) and scored 30 goals: the Azzurrini were outplayed for long stretches, the bar has stopped Belotti then was inaccurate or unlucky on several occasions. Complicated, however, the situation in Group B: Italy can not win it, of course, and even hope to close third behind the British hypothesis that would send at least a play-off to Rio. In short, or he goes in the semifinals of the second, or return home. But there is hope: the Football Association expected the outcome of this match to decide whether to file a complaint against the disqualification of Sturaro for three days. I present this morning, with the aim of a discount for their use in the (possible) semi-final. It ‘a small sign that the group believes Italy.

The most important goal, the only Sunday, marked the English Lingard, 5′ left in the game with Sweden. Without the success of England’s situation it would be practically hopeless. Now, you can still try. To pass, the Under has only one way to win against England on Wednesday night in Olomouc and hope that Sweden-Portugal does not end in a draw. The tradition with the Swedes, who in 2004 organized a biscuit with Denmark and sent home to Italy from the European Trapattoni of large, is decidedly unfavorable. But this time no team can make accounts in advance, and all four are in the running. Biscuits prohibited, in fact.

Di Biagio has found its Italian changing five players of the training that had lost against Sweden. He has benefited from the new balance of the midfield (Benassi, among the best, and Crisetig Cataldi), but has not healed from the National sore goals: one goal in two games, a penalty, too, with Berardi. Crisetig says: “We made a positive match, missed only the victory but the road is the right to pass the group and go to the games. Against England we have to go on the pitch with a clear head, do our part and do not think to another “. Calculations, however, are crucial, the ranking says today: 4 Portugal, England and Sweden 3, Italy 1. Before we get started: Portugal and Sweden can not settle for par. Dotted, Portugal is qualified, but not sure of first place. Sweden is not enough: it is out if England wins both equalized if, by virtue of the direct clash lost.

Italy must win, of course. If Portugal beats Sweden, passes along the Azzurrini Portugal 7 Italy 4, Sweden and England 3. If Portugal-Sweden ends equal, Italy is out: 5 Portugal, Italy and Sweden 4, England 3, but here goes direct confrontation and the Swedes have won 2-1. If Sweden wins, the ranking says: 6 Sweden, Portugal and Italy 4, England 3. In this case, has the general goal difference. And Italy would have a small advantage in the most simple (Sweden and Italy winning 1-0), would pass Italy (2 goals scored and two conceded) and Portugal (1 and 1 made immediately). So, head to the English. But the ear will be aimed at Uherské Hradiste. Anything can happen.