Buongiorno, noswaith dda. Welcome to live coverage of Italy versus Wales in the final round of matches of Group A in Euro 2020. It’s first versus second in the group; Italy’s six plays Wales’ four, and the group winner will be sorted out in Rome tonight. While this is going on, Switzerland face Turkey in Baku. Turkey’s goal difference means they’re practically out of it, while it’s a must win for Switzerland. We’ll keep tabs on all of it for you, as Group A concludes and the first places in the knockout rounds are inked in for real. Teams to follow from Rome shortly.
Euro / Group Stage
Stadio Olimpico / 20.06.2021
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Updated 20/06/2021 at 18:52 GMT+1
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It has finished in Baku - Switzerland have beaten Turkey 3-1. They'll have to wait to see if that's enough to claim one of the best third-placed finishes.
End of 2nd Half
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Peep peep! That's full time. Italy have won the group and, bar two late goals in Baku, Wales are going through in second place.
90+1'
GOOD SAVE! Cristante shoots low from outside the area and Ward palms it away from danger.
90'
We'll have a minimum of three additional minutes. With no more goals in Baku of late, Wales look nailed on for second place.
90'
A change for Italy, in goal no less; Salvatore Sirigu replaces Donnarumma.
89'
CLOSE! The ball breaks to Belotti on the edge of the area. He has his back to goal, but spins and cracks a fierce shot at Ward, who gathers at the second attempt.
86'
A triple change for Wales, as David Brooks, Dylan Levitt and Ben Davies come on for Bale, Williams and Allen.
For Italy, the goal scorer Pessina is replaced by Gaetano Castravilli.
84'
Verratti curls a dangerous ball in to the back post from the right, where Rodon climbs well to head clear.
83'
Italy are probing again, and Chiesa's low shot from the right is blocked behind for a corner by Allen, who has been quietly excellent for Wales today.
81'
Moore catches Acerbi with a stray elbow, and it's a free kick to Italy. He needs to be careful; a booking will put him out of a second round match.
79'
Gunter and Pessina are both booked for separate fouls.
78'
Ramsey wins a free kick now, out on the right touchline in the Italian half, but Wales can't make anything from it.
75'
OH WHAT A CHANCE! Wales launch a free kick into the area. Rodon heads it to the back post where Bale, unmarked, skies a volley over the bar from eight yards out! That's a huge miss; Wales have been outplayed today, but have created three superb chances.
75'
A change for Wales as Harry Wilson replaces Daniel James.
For Italy Bryan Cristante and Giacomo Raspadori replace Jorginho and Bernardeschi.
73'
Danger for Wales as Acerbi flicks on a corner at the front post that flashes through the Wales six yard box and out of play.
72'
Wales get forward, and Ramsey tries to float a ball to Bale at the back post but it's overcooked. We're back to a two goal swing for second and third place; this'll be a nervous last 20 minutes.
70'
Bernardeschi tries to dance into a crossing position on the right, but runs the ball out of play.
Over in Baku, Shaqiri has fired in another for the Swiss who now lead Turkey 3-1.
68'
Intricate play from Italy as they tiki taka their way into the Welsh area on the right. Emerson spins and shoots, and it's deflected over for a corner.
66'
Bernardeschi whips the corner in, where Toloi flashes a header wide of the near post.
65'
EXCELLENT SAVE! Italy break quickly on Wales, and Chiesa cuts past Williams to get to the byline. He pulls it back to Belotti near the six yard box, and Ward turns the first itme shot around the post.