ROME, June 17 ― Manuel Locatelli bagged a brace of goals for the first time in his career as imperious Italy defeated Switzerland 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico today to become the first side into the last-16 of Euro 2020.
Italy, who beat Turkey in their opener, lead Group A with six points after two rounds of matches and are ahead of Wales , Switzerland and Turkey . They can seal top spot with a draw in their final group game against Wales on Sunday when the Swiss face Turkey. The Italians outclassed their opponents and delighted the home crowd who have now seen their side score three times in a European Championship match for the second game in a row having never done so previously.Italy skipper Giorgio Chiellini, making his 14th European Championship appearance, more than any other outfield player for Italy, thought he had scored when he powered past two defenders to fire in from close range only for his effort to be ruled out for handball.
“Two goals for a midfielder are not easy at all and not a given,” Mancini said. “Manuel played a great match. His action in the first goal was great.”
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