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March 30, 2021 Mission centered: in Maribor an evening of strong colors for the Under 21 team of coach Nicolato, who sink the host Slovenia 4-0 and conquer the quarter-finals of the European Championship even if from second in the group, thanks to the 2-0 of Spain (first) against the Czech Republic.
Spectacular first half of Italy, which incinerates the opponents by scoring three goals in a quarter of an hour: Maggiore opens diagonally after a first attempt (rejected by the goalkeeper) by Pobega, at 19 'doubles by left Raspadori (on a vertical assist from Ranieri), at 25 'trio by Cutrone on a penalty (lying in the Frattesi area) that at 45' is saved, however, a second penalty (which he himself earned).
On the only Slovenian occasion, Carnesecchi sensationally set foot on Matko.
At the beginning of the second half (50 ') the immediate and great redemption of an absolute protagonist Patrick Cutrone, who drops the poker (plus the personal double) with a missile from the limit straight under the intersection.
Vekic avoids the 5-0 of the Azzurrini twice, Carnesecchi denies Stojinovic's goal of the flag.
At 82 'Marchizza sent off (double yellow), but the fifth red card in three games (a really exaggerated number) does not spoil the party of a beautiful Italy.
Appointment now on May 31 for the quarter-finals.