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Giaccherini lifts Italy to win over Belgium

Emanuele Giaccherini scored in the first half and Graziano Pelle added a second late on as Italy defeated Belgium 2-0 in their opening game in Group E
May 17, 2023, 12:58 am - ESPN staff

Match Timeline

Belgium
Italy
  • KO
  • 32
  • HT
  • 58
  • 62
  • 65
  • 73
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
  • 78
  • 78
  • 84
  • 90+1
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Belgium 0, Italy 2.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Belgium 0, Italy 2.
90'+3'
Goal! Belgium 0, Italy 2. Graziano Pellè (Italy) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Antonio Candreva.
Match Stats
BELITA
Possession
55%
4555
45%
Shots on Goal
3
6
Shot Attempts
18
11
Yellow Cards
1
4
Corner Kicks
8
6
Saves
4
3