On Friday, in the European Championship match at the "Municipal" stadium, the national teams of Italy and Sweden clashed. Antonio Conte's coached team won 1-0 and secured at least the second place in Group E. At the beginning of the match, both teams played cautiously. The Swedes took the initiative in attacking and began to create dangerous moments in front of the opponents' goal, while the Italians tried to defend orderly. In the 27th minute, D. De Rossi provoked the anger of Z. Ibrahimović by knocking down the biggest star of the Scandinavian team, but the referee decided not to show a yellow card. In the 40th minute, the Italians created a dangerous attack, but A. Candreva's pass into the penalty area did not reach its target. Moments later, Guidetti responded with a very inaccurate shot over the crossbar. After a corner kick near the goal of A. Conte's pupils, Z. Ibrahimović tried to force an opponent error, but the referee's whistle remained silent. After the break, the situation on the field did not change drastically. In the 60th minute, E. Giaccherini, and in the 63rd minute, Florenzi's attempts to create a threat were unsuccessful. The first danger signal for the Swedes came in the 81st minute when Parolo's shot shook the crossbar. At the end of the match, as usual in these competitions, a decisive goal was scored - during a quick attack, Zaza headed the ball to Eder, who escaped from Granqvist and defeated A. Isaksson - 1-0. The Swedes still tried to save themselves, but their pleas for a penalty kick did not reach the referee's ears. Starting lineups: Italy: Buffon, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Candreva, Parolo, De Rossi, Giaccherini, Florenzi, Pelle, Eder. Sweden: Isaksson, Johansson, Lindelof, Granqvist, Olsson, Larsson, Ekdal, Kallstrom, Forsberg, Guidetti, Ibrahimovic.
