Hello there! After Wales' splendid 2-0 victory over Turkey, we now turn our attention to tonight's other game in Group A, Italy versus Switzerland. Roberto Mancini's men sent out a statement in Friday night's memorable opener, putting Turkey to the sword 3-0. Tonight the Azzurri will be targeting the victory that will seal their place in the competition's last-16 with a game to spare. Can Switzerland - who drew 1-1 with Wales last time out - spring a surprise to keep themselves in contention though? Kick-off is now just an hour away, team news follows next.
Euro 2024 / Group Stage
Stadio Olimpico / 16.06.2021
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- M. Locatelli(26', 52')
- C. Immobile(89')
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Updated 16/06/2021 at 20:53 GMT
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It truly was a gorgeous goal, started and finished by Locatelli, who is a real player.
26'
GOAL! Italy 1-0 Switzerland (Manuel Locatelli): They're not going to rule this one out! It's totally deserved. The excellent Locatelli, having started the move with a delicious pass out wide to Berardi, continues his run and he's left unmarked to receive the cross, slotting it home to break the deadlock.
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M. Locatelli
Italy
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25'
Italy sub: It's Francesco Acerbi who is given the nod to replace Chiellini, who gives his armband to Bonucci.
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F. Acerbi
Italy
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G. Chiellini
Italy
Fouls1
24'
Chiellini's night is over! From joy to despair, the Italy defender is going off with a hamstring problem.
22'
A rare foray forward for Switzerland ends in frustration as Xhaka's cross is catching practice for Donnarumma.
19'
Goal ruled out! Relief for Switzerland as replays show the ball struck the hand of Chiellini before his finish. It's still goalless!
18'
GOAL! Italy 1-0 Switzerland (Giorgio Chiellini): It's the veteran defender who gives Italy the lead, it's his ninth goal of his international career! Insigne's corner delivery is excellent, it falls into the path of Chiellini, who rifles it home. But did the ball touch his arm? It's going to VAR...
17'
Italy continue to target the left side as Berardi's cross, searching for Spinazzola, wins a corner.
15'
Everything has been great about Italy's performance so far: the pressing, their intricate passing... the only aspect missing is their finishing, as Insigne blazes a shot into row-Z from distance.
12'
Penalty appeal! Elvedi appears to make contact with Insigne, who takes a tumble inside the Swiss penalty area... but the referee is unmoved and play continues. Italy really have their opponents pinned back at the moment and you wonder how long they can hold them out.
11'
Over! Spinazzola was excellent against Turkey and he's already proving his worth from full-back, standing up a cross for Immobile to attack but he can't guide his header on target.
10'
Switzerland can provide a threat on the counter-attack and they'll look to utilise the speed of Embolo. He races at the defence from the left side of the penalty area but Chiellini stands his ground and defends the danger well.
9'
Italy are applying more pressure, as Di Lorenzo presses forward to float a cross into the box, searching for Insigne. Switzerland defend it well, but Italy recycle possession.
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6'
Italy beginning to get into their groove here. They enjoy a spell of possession before stringing a lovely attacking move on the edge of the Swiss penalty area, but Insigne's lobbed pass searching for Berardi is collected by goalkeeper Sommer.
3'
Xhaka races back and makes a vital challenge to prevent Berardi from advancing any further. He faces plenty of criticism in Arsenal colours, but is usually excellent for his country.
2'
An early free-kick for Switzerland is whipped in by Shaqiri, Di Lorenzo heads clear for Italy. Plenty of early touches for the Swiss.
1st Half
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Kick-off! It's Switzerland in their white kit who get us underway here at Stadio Olimpico!
19:58
The national anthems are bellowed out passionately. That really gets you in the mood for international football. Here we go...
19:55
With just five minutes until kick-off, it's time for the national anthems...
19:50
These nations have history!