The exciting Euro Cup Tournament Final has come, between Italy vs England. Both teams have been the most exciting and they face each other in Wembley Stadium, Sunday at 3pm ET on ABC.
Italy reached the final, by staying undefeated in the group stage, where they beat Turkey 3-0, Switzerland 3-0, and Wales 1-0. In the knockout round, the Italians beat Austria 2-1, then defeated Belgium 2-1, went into a penalty shootout in the semifinals against Spain, winning 5-3.
England didn’t have the quite the goal amount of Italy, but had the excitement from it’s fans from all over the world with their chant, “It’s coming home, football is coming home.” The English first beat their foes Croatia 1-0, then a draw against Scotland 0-0, beat Czech Republic in the third match 1-0. In the knockouts, they defeated their rivals Germany 2-0, scored a massive goal rally against Ukraine 4-0, and went at it with Denmark with a 2-1 win.
Italy and England last few meetings have been draws in 2018 and 2015. Italy beat England 2-1 during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. In the last five matches, two wins by Italy, two draws and only one win from England, which happened in the 2012 Euros.
England has home field advantage being played in London, England, but Italy has the flare and the tactical advantage from experienced Italian manager Roberto Mancini. Who will win?
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