Italy U19 have won the European Championship beating Portugal 1-0 in the Final.
The Azzurrini became European champions thanks to a goal of Fiorentina starlet Michael Kayode in the Final against Portugal on Sunday.
Kayode scored the winner with a header at minute 19, making the most of a Luis Hasa cross from the left.
The Juventus midfielder had a chance to double the score shortly afterwards but was denied by Portugal keeper António Ribeiro.
The Azzurrini dominated the opening 45 minutes and were solid defensively in the second half when Francesco Pio Esposito and Emanuel Vignato had two more opportunities to double Italy’s lead.
Portugal had beaten Alberto Bollini’s side 5-1 during the group phase, which had seen Italy finish runners-up with four points in three games.
Italy beat Spain 3-2 in the semis on Thursday and conquered the trophy on Sunday.
This is Italy’s second European title at a U19 level. They won the trophy for the first time in 2003, in another Final against Portugal.
That time, the Azzurrini won 2-0 with goals from Luigi Della Rocca and Giampaolo Pazzini.
Oh no. I had no idea it will be today. I’d watch it. No one mentioned it. 🙁
finall a troghy under 20 21 europa confernce champlons we should have had 3 or 4 trohys i am surprised beating portugal i am glad i was proven wrong
Finally Italy wins a final!
Finally a trophy after so many finals this year.
But Italy is really one of top 5 sports nations in the world