Italy 2. Austria 1.
Stalemate through the 90’ until IT got the job done in ET. The Azzurri don’t get nervous, but they were starting to get a bit shaky. Austria holding their strongest resistance since 1938 but it fell through once again. Serie A’s Euro takeover reaches new heights. Chiesa with the opener and proceeded to hit the hardest celly since Nokia. Pessina with the dagger and then the connection lagged out. Came through like an item at an ALDI checkout but there was nothing off-brand about that finish. Did Austria like he did Wales 6 days previous. Stung like a Scorpion and left the Austrian faithful like the 6th track on the album. Or the 13th. Or the 15th. Or the 21st. @champagnepapi but only the middle. Kalajdzic’s consolation goal ended 1168 minutes of Italian invincibility but the Azzuri won’t care. Quarter finals pending. Belgium or Portugal loading. Two European giants, two favourites, are about to clash in what is the most anticipated game of the tournament. Can’t miss football.
