Turkey will face Wales next in Group A action, while Italy play Switzerland, with both games played on Wednesday, June 16.Īfter a build-up featuring a spine-tingling performance from opera singer Andrea Bocelli, a spectacular fireworks display and a typically raucous rendition of Italy's national anthem, the 16,000-strong crowd was in fine voice by kick-off. 'It was a great evening, I hope there will be many more, but there are still six to go before Wembley'. 'It was important to start well here in Rome, and it is a joy for us and for all the Italians,' Mancini told Rai. Italy's third goal made history as it marked the first time they had scored three goals in a match at the Euros in their 39th attempt. Lorenzo Insigne put the game away for Italy in the 79th minute, curling home a beautiful first-time shot after Turkey's Cakir hooked a goal kick right to the opposing side and Italy pounced for their third. The pressure on the Turkish defence finally told when Merih Demiral inadvertently chested the ball into his own net from a Domenico Berardi cross, and Italy took the lead shortly after the restart.Ī goalmouth scramble led to Italy's second, with Immobile pouncing on a loose ball in front of the Turkish goal and firing home to double the advantage of Mancini's side. The first half wasn't straightforward and in a game like that, even if they put everyone back, if you give one away on the break, the game changes.'

We waited, kept playing, tried to get that goal, then we got it.

They put everyone there, give you little space and make it hard for you to score,' said Mancini. 'We have played many teams that have done what Turkey did this evening. Italy ratcheted up the pressure as half-time approached and, after some intricate build-up play, Ciro Immobile was sprung in the box only to fire right at Turkey keeper Ugurcan Cakir as the teams went into the break locked in a 0-0 draw. Roberto Mancini's Italy came into the match on a 27-match unbeaten run, and their fine form showed early on as the Azzurri dominated possession and went close with a pair of headers from corner kicks just past the 20-minute mark. Postponed by a year, the biggest footballing event since the coronavirus brought the world to a halt, kicked off Friday at the Stadio Olimpico - a milestone both for European and world sports.

Replay: Italy cruise past Turkey in Euro opener (U.S. Euro 2020 on ESPN: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. Italy rode three second-half goals to a 3-0 win over Turkey in Group A of the opening match of the 2020 European Championship in Rome on Friday. Italy open 2020 Euro with dominant win over Turkey You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser

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