Italy Wins Euro 2020 Final in Penalty Shootout
England's Hopes Dashed as Italy Claims First Major Trophy in 15 Years
Heartbreaking Penalty Loss Caps Off Rollercoaster Tournament
The UEFA Euro 2020 final was a nail-biting clash between Italy and England, played at Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, 2021. The match culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout, with Italy emerging victorious. England's heartbreaking loss ended their hopes of capturing their first major trophy in 55 years.
The match was filled with tension from the start, with both teams trading chances throughout. England took an early lead in the second half, but Italy equalized in the 67th minute. Neither team could break the deadlock in extra time, sending the match to a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Italy converted all five of their penalties, while England missed three. The final penalty was saved by Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, handing Italy the victory. The win marked Italy's first major trophy since the 2006 World Cup and their second European Championship title overall.
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