Italy U-21 coach Paolo Nicolato is disappointed that. His team failed to qualify for the knockout stages of U-21 football European Championship as expected.
The Azzurri were unlucky since the first game, losing 1-2 to France after Raul Bellanova’s header crossed the line. But this show does not have VAR to help. Before making excuses in the second game from defeating Switzerland 3-2. But the last game last night was defeated by Norway 0-1.
That makes 3 games the team has 3 points equal to Switzerland and Norway. But when measured from head to head, the goal difference is the same. Must decide on the goal scored in the meeting and is Switzerland. UFABET The best 4 children have successfully qualified for the next round. While Italy (3) and Norway (2) are eliminated hand in hand.
Nicolato told Rai Sport: “It was a bit of a strange game. I have to say that. The first half we did well. We started well in the second half but conceded a stupid goal. we try to pressure. There is a chance that we can do better. It didn’t go the way we wanted.”
“Apart from the score I think we’ve done a good job. We didn’t get the results we were supposed to get. I know this is a short tournament and events can be decisive. But I don’t think our performance will only have 3 points.”
As for the contract that will expire this summer, he said. “We have had a great journey. We’ll talk about it again. It’s not the right time now.”
For being eliminated from the group stage, Italy will also miss a ticket to play in the 2024 Olympics, hosted by France.