Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Euros 2020: Italy Progress To Round 16, Russia Edge Finland


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Euros 2020: Italy Progress To Round 16, Russia Edge Finland By Uche Dozie Italy, Wales and Russia were all on the winning party in the second group matches of the Euro 2020 on Wednesday beating Switzerland, Turkey and Finland respectively, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The Italians put three past helpless Switzerland to continue their strong form and dominance of group A. Manuel Locatelli put the Italians in front after Giorgio Chellini's attempt had been ruled for offside. Locatelli made it two, scoring a brace for the first time in his career before Ciro Immobile put the icing on the cake as he scored the third goal for Italy as they secured their second win of this year's Euro tournament and a place in the last 16. Wales were two nil winners in their game against Turkey at the Baku Stadium. Two goals with the aid of Gareth Bale gave the Welsh team the win despite a lost penalty by Bale. Former Arsenal player, Aaron Ramsey scored first before Conor Roberts made it two. Aleksei Miranchuk with a beautiful finish just before half time settled the tie between Russia and Finland. Today's fixtures will see Ukraine play North Macedonia in group C while another group C game will pitch the Netherlands against the Austrians. Denmark and Belgium will slug it out in group B in the second match of the day.
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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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