A controversial extra-time penalty from skipper Harry Kane saw England come from behind to beat Denmark in front of a 64,950 strong crowd at Wembley and book their spot in Sunday’s final against Roberto Mancini’s Italy. Here are our talking points from the clash
European Newspaper Player Ratings Spain vs Italy Euro 2020 Semifinal- How did Immobile, Dani Olmo, Oyarzabal play?
Here is a look at the player ratings for Spain vs Italy at Euro 2021 from the big European newspapers (L’Equipe, Diario AS, Diario Sport and Corriere della Sera). Italy won 4-2 on penalties in front of a 57811 crowd at Wembley, with Dani Olmo and Alvaro Morata missing their spot kicks. Spain dominated this semifinal in terms of chances and xG, but Italy held on to progress to the final.
L’Equipe player ratings Spain Italia Euro 2021 semifinal
French newspaper L’Equipe were particularly harsh on Oyarzabal and Ciro Immobile, rating them as the poorest players on either side.
Diario AS player ratings Spain 1-1 Italy July 6
AS thought Immobile didn’t deserve a rating at all!
xG Argentina Colombia Copa America SF 2021 | Expected Goals Shots Map & Match Stats
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Argentina vs Colombia from their Copa America semi-final on July 6, 2021. The game went to penalties, where goalkeeper Emi Martinez made three penalty saves to help Argentina win the shootout. From the match stats, you can see that possession and shots are pretty much equal, but the quality of Argentina’s chances are far better, as shown by the xG shots map.
xG Argentina 2.43-0.82 Colombia shots map (Actual score Arg 1-1 Col; Arg won on penalties)
1-0 Lautaro Martinez goal xG 0.11
1-1 Diaz goal xG 0.12