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On Thursday in the city of Enschede in the Netherlands, the second UEFA Nations League semifinal was played, featuring the national teams of Italy and Spain.
After a fierce battle, the Spaniards celebrated a 2-1 victory, with Joselu scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute.
The match started tragically for the Italians. In the 3rd minute, Jeremi took advantage of an error by G. Donnarumma and L. Bonucci, took the ball and easily sent it into the net - 1-0.
The European champions did not give up and tried to respond with dangerous attacks. In the 11th minute, C. Immobile had the opportunity to score from the penalty spot, which was awarded for a handball by the opponent. The striker did not make a mistake and the score became level - 1-1.
R. Mancini's team intensified and one-on-one against the goalkeeper, D. Frattesi turned the result in favor of the Italians. However, the "Azzurri's" joy was short-lived, as the referee announced a disallowed goal after a VAR review.
The teams continued to create chances, but the result remained unchanged.
Finally, at the end of the match, Joselu became the hero and the Italians could not save the game.
The winners will compete for the title against the Croatian team in the final, which yesterday defeated the Dutch national team 4-2.
And Italy will have to play a consolation match for third place, where they will face the hosts.
Starting lineups:
Our starting XI for #SPAITA 📋#NationsLeague #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/uLAmS3A9en
— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) June 15, 2023
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 | WE HAVE THE STARTING 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡!!
— Spanish Football (@SpainIsFootball) June 15, 2023
👥 These are the players that Luis de la Fuente has chosen to play in the #NationsLeague semifinal against Italy.#VamosEspaña pic.twitter.com/OSrPbgo3QJ
