Here is a look at the xG stats for Belgium vs Italy (July 2, 2021). Italy edged this clash 2-1 to progress to the semifinals. Belgium’s only goal came from a Romelu Lukaku penalty, but they also had a big chance (xG 0.55) to equalise on the hour mark that the Inter forward missed. Italy had 14 shots to Belgium’s 10 in the game.
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Romelu Lukaku miss vs Italy 2021 | Spinazzola block/save & Donnarumma celebration kiss
This Romelu Lukaku miss vs Italy saw the forward squander a big chance to equalise for his side, with his shot being blocked by Spinazzola. Check out the Donnarumma celebration after the Lukaku miss (he kisses Spinazzola on the cheek!)- almost as if the Italians had scored a goal themselves!
xG Italy Austria Euro 2021 Round of 16 | Expected Goals Match Stats & Shots Map
Here is a look at the xG stats from Italy vs Austria (Round of 16, June 26). The game was goalless at the end of normal time, and it went to extra time, where Italy prevailed 2-1 thanks to two well-taken finishes. Italy had 27 shots to Austria’s 16 in the game.