Euro 2020: Reaction as Italy qualify for last 16 after beating Switzerland (2024)

Phil Dawkes

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  1. Thank you and goodnight

    Euro 2020: Reaction as Italy qualify for last 16 after beating Switzerland (1)

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    And that is that.

    Another great night for Italy, who can face Wales knowing they are already through to the last 16.

    Who fancies them in the next round, eh?

    Thanks for following. We'll be back tomorrow with Ukraine v North Macedonia, Denmark v Belgium and Netherlands v Austria.

  2. Get Involved

    #bbcfootball

    Ryan: Italy have played well, but they've beaten two bang average teams at home. Their clean sheet record would suggest they're definitely a force to be reckoned with at this tournament, though.

  3. Post update

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Ciro Immobile has become the first player to score in Italy’s first two games at a major tournament (Euros & World Cup) since Christian Vieri at the 2002 World Cup.

  4. Watch: Immobile fires in a third for Italy

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    And to complete the set, here is Ciro Immobile adding his side's third goal and his second in two games at Euro 2020.

  5. Watch: Locatelli double helps sink Switzerland

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    What a night for this young man, eh?

    Manuel Locatelli put in a stellar display full of energy and intelligence. Oh, and he also has an absolute wand of a left foot too.

    He has just picked up Uefa's 'star of the match' award. Of course.

  6. Euro 2020: Reaction as Italy qualify for last 16 after beating Switzerland (2)

    Leon Osman

    Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Brilliant performance from Italy and they controlled it from start to finish.

    Three wonderful goals and they really look like a team that people will have to take notice of. They played against a decent Switzerland side, controlled the game and looked outstanding.

    I really enjoyed watching them and they were full of energy which is great to see in the modern game. They want to score goals and entertain. They look impressive from what we've seen so far.

  7. Forza Italia!

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Italy are now unbeaten in their last 58competitive matches that were held in Italy, last losing in September 1999against Denmark in a European Championship qualifying match in Naples, winning45 and drawing 13 such matches since.

    They are also unbeaten in 29 games in allcompetitions (W24 D5) since a Nations League defeat against Portugal in2018. Only once in their history have they gone on a longer run without defeat(30 games between November 1935-July 1939).

    Oh, and they have kept a clean sheet in each of theirlast 10 matches in all competitions, going 965 minutes without conceding sincea Donny van de Beek goal for the Netherlands last October. They have gone 10games without conceding a goal for the first time since November 1989-June 1990.

  8. Rate the players

    Lots of top performances in that, but who was the best? You can rate the players here, for a little while longer anyway.

    Euro 2020: Reaction as Italy qualify for last 16 after beating Switzerland (3)

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  9. Post update

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    For anyone worried about Giorgio Chiellini, he is currently striding around the Stadio Olimpico pitch administering high fives and hugs like a proud dad. Doesn't seem too inhibited by that leg injury that caused him to be subbed in the first half.

    We'll hear more about that in the coming days, though, I'm sure.

  10. Italy sitting pretty

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

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    Italy become the first nation to qualify for the knockout phase at Euro 2020.

    Should they win their group a trip to Wembley awaits for Roberto Mancini's side in the last 16, where they will face the runners-up from Group C.

  11. Post update

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Italy are through to the last 16. And they have done it in style.

    Switzerland stay on one point and face a huge final group game with Turkey to see who might join Roberto Mancini's side.

    Things are looking good for Wales too.

  12. FULL-TIME

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Flawless victory.

    Euro 2020: Reaction as Italy qualify for last 16 after beating Switzerland (5)

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    Josh: Free-scoring Italy. Not usually two words you'd put together.

  14. Post update

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    If we're talking early tournament momentum, Italy are the equivalent of that boulder at the start of Raiders of the Lost Ark.

  15. Post update

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Euro 2020: Reaction as Italy qualify for last 16 after beating Switzerland (6)

    Leon Osman

    Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's third time lucky for Ciro Immobile, a wonderful effort. It was a good interception from Toloi, the ball falls to Immobile and you expect him to pass but he takes an effort, the ball bounces just in front of the goalkeeper and he can't keep it out.

  16. Post update

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Prior to this tournament, Italy had never scored more than two in a game. They've done it two times out of two at Euro 2020.

    They look very, very, very good.

  17. GOAL - Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Ciro Immobile

    Cake, say hello to the icing!

    Ciro Immobile has tried and tried again and finally he has his reward with a low shot from range that Yann Sommer gets a hand to but only to push it into the corner of the net.

    Euro 2020: Reaction as Italy qualify for last 16 after beating Switzerland (7)

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  18. 'Outclassed'

    Italy 2-0 Switzerland

    Euro 2020: Reaction as Italy qualify for last 16 after beating Switzerland (8)

    Leon Osman

    Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Switzerland have been outclassed by Italy. Switzerland know their job now - they have to beat Turkey in their final game.

    Locatelli has covered every blade of grass on their pitch and scored two goals, a wonderful evening for him.

  19. SUBSTITUTION

    Italy 2-0 Switzerland

    If ever a man deserved a standing ovation. Everyone rises to salute Manuel Locatelli, who departs to be replaced by Matteo Pessina.

    What a night for the Sassuolo lad.

    Nicolo Barrela also gets a rest with Bryan Cristante replacing him.

  20. Post update

    Italy 2-0 Switzerland

    This heatmap underlines just how Switzerland have struggled to get any change out of a well-drilled Italy side this evening.

    Just the one shot on target. A meagre return.

    Euro 2020: Reaction as Italy qualify for last 16 after beating Switzerland (9)

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