England could have decided the match in the first half, they didn’t. In the second half, England took too much of the pace, and Italy took advantage of that and equalized.
The penalty shootout is already a lottery and mental fight.
The penalty shootout is already a lottery and mental fight.
Penalties, the nightmare of Gareth Southgate.
First as a player, now as responsible coach. What a mistake bringing 3 youngsters into the shootout. The mental pressure of a final was too much for them.
Congrats to Italy, highly deseverd victory
First as a player, now as responsible coach. What a mistake bringing 3 youngsters into the shootout. The mental pressure of a final was too much for them.
Congrats to Italy, highly deseverd victory
I do not understand why the shooters in the penalties do not aim for higher up, even if the goalie guessed right he would have a hard time stopping it. It is hard to believe that the goalies stopped half the shots! Maybe they don't aim higher up because they are worried they would miss the net.
Italy champion. Donnarumma became the best, pulling out two penalties is worth a lot. Pickford must be given credit for he is also great, the team did not support him, in vain they probably entrusted such a young player to beat the last penalty.