Italy conceded a late equaliser for a 1-1 draw with Portugal in the European Under-19 Championship, but still reach the semi-finals.
The Azzurrini had taken the lead after just 15 minutes, as Ruben Dias brought down Andrea Favilli for a penalty that Federico Dimarco converted.
Alex Meret continued his stunning campaign with great saves on Ricardo Ribeiro and Alexandre Silva.
He couldn’t prevent Buta from turning in a Francisco Ferreira assist just four minutes from time.
Italy conceded a late equaliser for a 1-1 draw with Portugal in the European Under-19 Championship, but still reach the semi-finals.
The Azzurrini had taken the lead after just 15 minutes, as Ruben Dias brought down Andrea Favilli for a penalty that Federico Dimarco converted.
Alex Meret continued his stunning campaign with great saves on Ricardo Ribeiro and Alexandre Silva.
He couldn’t prevent Buta from turning in a Francisco Ferreira assist just four minutes from time.
The result is enough for Italy to qualify for the semi-finals of this tournament against England on Thursday.
It also means they have a place in the Under-20 World Cup.
Italy 1-1 Portugal
Dimarco pen 15 (I), Buta 86 (P)