On June 25th, after the final match of Group B in the Euro Cup, Italy secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Croatia, narrowly finishing second in the group. This also means the first matchup of the Round of 16 has been decided, as Italy will face Switzerland.
Prior to this match, Spain had already secured the top spot in the group with two wins and six points. Italy (3 points), Albania (1 point), and Croatia (1 point) were battling for second place in the group and the best third-place finish. After Modric scored first, putting Italy on the brink, Zaccagni came through with a late equalizer, securing second place for Italy.
Having barely secured second place, Italy will face the second-place team from Group A, Switzerland, in the Round of 16. Switzerland advanced from the group stage with one win and two draws, racking up five points. Notably, they led for most of the match against host nation Germany in the final group match, only to be held to a draw in stoppage time. Switzerland has proven its own strength. How far will the defending champions Italy go? This matchup will be worth watching.
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