Italy must wait and see if they are the best runners-up to qualify for the European U21 Championship semi-finals, but the chances are slim.
The Azzurrini finished second in Group A with six points and a goal difference of +3.
Spain and Poland also had six points, so that order was decided by goal difference in their three-way record, putting La Rojita on top.
Now Gigi Di Biagio’s men must wait and see how the other Groups conclude before seeing if they make it into the semi-finals.
Italy must wait and see if they are the best runners-up to qualify for the European U21 Championship semi-finals, but the chances are slim.
The Azzurrini finished second in Group A with six points and a goal difference of +3.
Spain and Poland also had six points, so that order was decided by goal difference in their three-way record, putting La Rojita on top.
Now Gigi Di Biagio’s men must wait and see how the other Groups conclude before seeing if they make it into the semi-finals.
The big worry is Group C, because if France-Romania ends in a draw, both teams go through with seven points.
There are several options to send Italy through to the final four of the tournament they are hosting.
Option 1
Italy qualify if…
Germany beat Austria
Denmark do not beat Serbia
Either
Romania beat France
Or
France beat Romania by at least three clear goals
Option 2
Italy qualify if…
Austria beat Germany
And
Denmark beat Serbia by at no more than two clear goals
Romania beat France
OR
France beat Romania by at least three clear goals
Italy are out if…
Austria beat Germany
OR
Denmark beat Serbia by at least three clear goals
OR
France-Romania ends in a draw
OR
France beat Romania by a maximum of two clear goals