ITA 2-0 ESP, 90 Mins (FT), Live Football Score, Italy vs Spain, Euro 2016, Pre-Quarter Final, Match 43 at Saint-Denis: ITA advance to quarter-finals

Good Evening, Buona Serata, Buena Noches! Hello and Welcome to CricketCountry’s live coverage of the Pre-Quarter Final tie between former champions Italy and defending champions Spain of the ongoing UEFA Euro 2016, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Monday, as we bring to you the live updates from this tie. Italy, who have been in stellar form so far in the tournament have maintained an all-win record so far this time, as they look to tame the defending champions Spain, who too have been in fair form as of now, and are well on course to defend their title. This really promises to be the tie of the round. Live Football Scorecard, Italy vs Spain, Euro 2016, Pre-Quarter Final, Match 43 at Saint-Denis

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci is the @carlsberg Man of the Match #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/zCQS9NyGaU

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Pelle volleys Italy past Spain and into the last eight #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/7dKmhy5ZGz

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When the ball sits up perfectly…#Pelle #ITA #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/dNCq55rrI4

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ITA 2-0 ESP, 90 Mins (FT): GOAAAALLLLL!!!!! And that’s it, a 2-0 victory for the former champions, as they send the defending champions crashing out of the tournament, which means we are about to see a new champion. Pelle is the scorer, and must admit, that it was some real poor defending from the Spanish time, giving enough time for the winger Darmien, to set it up for Pelle to seal the win.

Buffon in full flight #EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/TyoK5sIMBA

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Buffon called into action twice in quick succession. Are we in for some late drama?#EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/fcHGES3Lfs

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ITA 1-0 ESP, 80 Mins: 10 more minutes to go before it ends. Spain are in desperate search for a goal here as they increase the attack, with Iniesta firing a half-volley straight o Buffon, while Ramos heads wide of the post. In the substitutions, Vazquez comes in for Morata of Spian, and Pedro comes on for Aduriz for the same side, as they complete their substitutions.

Just over 20 minutes for #ESP to save their #EURO2016 campaign. https://t.co/wp7RBN5SVW pic.twitter.com/VyvsQ0HVOB

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ITA 1-0 ESP, 70 Mins: 10 more minutes pf play gone, hardly any happenings for either side.

Eder v De Gea. #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/FmYTGtvbnk

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Buffon has yet to concede at #EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/U6YLoXcB2P

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ITA 1-0 ESP, 60 Mins: 10 minutes go past, as Italy have started their attack again, with a close one-on-one chance between Eder and de Gea, but the keeper has the last laugh off a fine save. Substitutions are also underway with Aduriz replacing Nolito for Spain, and Thiago Motta replacing de Rossi for Italy. Also, Pelle is booked for a rough challenge.

ITA 1-0 ESP, 50 Mins: 5 minutes into the second half. No clear chance as of now, while there is an attack from Fabregas, that’s clearly over the bar. Also, Morata had a free header inside the box in 49th minute, only to hand it comfortably to Buffon.

ITA 1-0 ESP, 45 Mins (HT): Half-Time!!!! And we have Italy on the lead, off a beautiful rebound goal from Giaccherini, from a free-kick. Meanwhile, Spain’s Nolito gets a yellow card for committing foul over de Rossi. There was another close chance for the Italian goalscorer in the 45th minute with a good aim towards the top corner, only to be brilliantly high-flying;y saved by de Gea. Are the defending champions on their way out of the tournament? We will be back with the second half updates. Stay tuned.

De Gea keeps the score down just before half-time #EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/lGRtDHXH7f

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Chiellini makes no mistake. His 7th #ITA goal.#EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/tqzKZf6MnD

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ITA 1-0 ESP, 33 Mins: GOAL!!!! Italy have the first laugh, as Giaccherini puts one in off a rebound from the free kick, that was initially saved by de Gea.

Sergio Ramos. Heart in the mouth time #EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/io450C5DEf

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#ITA winning lots of headers in the #ESP box. Will the pattern continue?#EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/3bAqTKB9yz

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ITA 0-0 ESP, 25 Mins: 25 minutes, and another close chance for Italy as Parolo shoots wide off De Sciglio’s cross, while the first yellow card of the match goes to De Sciglio for a foul on Juanfran.

ITA 0-0 ESP, 15 Mins: 15 minutes go past, but no solid attack for the defending champions. However, Italy had a couple of moments off their attack in the 12th minute from Pelle and Giaccherini, only to be blocked by David de Gea.

The De Gea save from Pelle #EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/PCfRZIVN7s

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ITA 0-0 ESP, 5 Mins: Strong start to the first half, especially for Italy, as they are going for an all-out attack, which is clearly ans unusual manner in which they play their game. Close chances to score, but no shot on target as of now. It’s raining heavily too, as few spectators make their way out of the gallery.

Loud and proud. The @azzurri passion. #EURO2016 #ITA pic.twitter.com/2aIoQM8WWm

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A dressing room full of winners…#EURO2016 #ESP pic.twitter.com/C8ZQQ4ioQT

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The Italy back line. Made in Turin…#EURO2016 #ITA pic.twitter.com/E1HoBgh6xJ

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Gigi Buffon has only won once in 10 games against Spain.#EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/wD0fnSo1wU

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Spain are unbeaten in five matches against Italy (W2, D3).#EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/PiVHR6DNec

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The @SeFutbol side to play #ITA#EURO2016 #ITAESP
Live: https://t.co/wp7RBN5SVW pic.twitter.com/8sIy6cW3iU

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The @azzurri team to face #ESP#EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/3J0Y03cst0

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Line-ups:

Italy: Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Marco Parolo, Mattia De Sciglio, Daniele De Rossi, Alessandro Florenzi, Emanuele Giaccherini, Éder, Graziano Pellè. Sub: Matteo Darmian, Angelo Ogbonna, Simone Zaza, Thiago Motta, Stephan El Shaarawy, Federico Marchetti, Stefano Sturaro, Antonio Candreva, Federico Bernardeschi, Ciro Immobile, Salvatore Sirigu, Lorenzo Insigne.

Spain: David de Gea, Jordi Alba, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Piqué, Juanfran    Juanfran, Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fàbregas, Andrés Iniesta, Álvaro Morata, Nolito, David Silva. Sub: Sergio Rico, Koke, San José, Héctor Bellerín, Marc Bartra, Thiago Alcántara, Aduriz, Pedro, Bruno, Iker Casillas, Lucas Vázquez, César Azpilicueta.

Less than an hour to go! Atmosphere building in Saint-Denis…#EURO2016 #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/WMEseST0DF

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Seeking to win an unprecedented third consecutive European Championship, Vicente del Bosque’s Spain will once again have to see off old foes Italy to retain their crown. Before winning back-to-back Euros and a maiden World Cup in 2010, Spain suffered an inferiority complex with Italy having never beaten them in five tries at major finals. A quarter-final clash between the two in Vienna in 2008 changed that. Spain – who had previously suffered a terrible record on penalties – went through in a shootout before going on to win the tournament. “That is the most important day in the history of the Spanish national team,” said captain Iker Casillas.

After winning the World Cup, Spain had to face Italy twice more in retaining the Euros four years ago. A 1-1 draw in the opening match was long forgotten as del Bosque’s men thrashed Italy 4-0 in the final. La Roja then also won another shootout between the two in the Confederations Cup semi-finals in 2013. Indeed, the European champions have lost just one of their last 11 meetings with Italy – a 2-1 friendly defeat in 2011.

Squads:

Italy: Gianluigi Buffon (c), Salvatore Sirigu, Federico Marchetti, Mattia De Sciglio, Giorgio Chiellini, Matteo Darmian, Angelo Ogbonna, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Antonio Candreva, Alessandro Florenzi, Thiago Motta, Stefano Sturaro, Daniele De Rossi, Marco Parolo, Federico Bernardeschi, Stephan El Shaarawy, Emanuele Giaccherini, Simone Zaza, Graziano Pelle, Ciro Immobile, Eder, Lorenzo Insign.

Spain: Iker Casillas, David de Gea, Sergio Rico, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Piqué, Jordi Alba, Marc Bartra, Cesar Azpilicueta ,Mikel San José, Juanfran , Héctor Bellerín, Bruno Soriano, Sergio Busquets, Koke, Thiago Alcântara, Andrés Iniesta, David Silva, Cesc Fábregas, Aritz Aduriz, Nolito, Álvaro Morata, Pedro Rodríguez, Lucas Vázquez.

Live Football Scorecard, Italy vs Spain, Euro 2016, Pre-Quarter Final, Match 43 at Saint-Denis