ROME: Italy topped their group at the European Championship following a third consecutive win on Sunday, using a first-half target from Matteo Pessina providing them a 1-0 success over 10-man Wales, that also progress into the knockout stages of this competition.
The Italians had guaranteed their advancement, while Wales ensured a berth also by completing prior to Switzerland on goal difference.
The Swiss, who may still progress as among the four greatest third-placed teams, conquer Turkey 3-1 at Baku.
AS IT HAPPENED | POINTS TABLEItaly director Roberto Mancini made eight modifications to break the majority of his own first-choice starters, however Italy nevertheless mastered and missed a few chances both sides of Pessina’s 42nd-minute target, if he steered a non Marco Verratti free kick to the back corner.
Welsh middle back Ethan Ampadu has been shown a straight red card at the 55th minute for stamping on Federico Bernadeschi’s foot,” also Wales subsequently missed their very best chance of an equaliser in the 74th if Gareth Bale volleyed over the bar from close variety.
Italy will face the runners-up of all Group C, whereas Wales will take about the runners-up of Group B.