Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Semi Final - Italy v Spain - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - July 6, 2021 Italy coach Roberto Mancini celebrates after the match Pool via REUTERS/Carl Recine
LONDON (Reuters) - Roberto Mancini believes that Italy proved their doubters wrong by reaching the final of Euro 2020, but admitted they had to suffer to reach their first major tournament final in nine years.
The Azzurri drew 1-1 with Spain at Wembley but were dominated in terms of possession, having just 35 percent of the ball, and shots, with seven to the their opponents’ 16, before triumphing 4-2 on penalties.
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