Mancini got the victory in Yerevan, Spain barely got away from Bucharest

Review of Euro 2020 qualifiers held on Thursday.
Karapetyan have a goal and deletion
Group J. The Armenia — Italy 1:3 (Karapetyan, 11, Belotti, 28, 80. Pellegrini, 77). Bosnia — Liechtenstein 5:0 (Gojak, 11, 89. Malin, 80, own goal. Dzeko, 85. Višća, 87). Finland-Greece-1: 0 (Pukki, 52, penalty).

Roberto Mancini, contrary to skeptics, rebooted the Italian national team and again made “Squadra Azzurra” a formidable force. At least, this impression arose after the first part of the qualifying cycle. But Armenia after two victories in June have transformed, and in Yerevan favorite staged a Jolly life. The hosts caught the Italians on a perfect counterattack, and Bonucci failed to prevent Karapetyan from sending the ball into the far corner. Striker “Sochi” scored for the third consecutive qualifier. Continue reading →