JAKARTA - Two goals from Ferran Torres led the Spanish national team to the UEFA Nations League final by beating Italy 2-1 at San Siro, Milan on Thursday morning.
Roberto Mancini's home side had already conceded two goals in the first half and are down to 10 men after Leonardo Bonucci was shown a second yellow card.
Meanwhile, the Gli Azzurri goal was scored by Lorenzo Pellegrini in the second half.
Launching Antara, appearing as hosts, Italy had already spread a threat in the 4th minute through Federico Chiesa's shot from outside the penalty box, but Unai Simon was able to parry the ball well.
Two minutes later it was Alessandro Bastoni's turn to threaten Spain with a kick from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, the ball still leads straight to Unai Simon's arms.
Despite playing short passes, Spain still struggled to create meaningful chances after 10 minutes of the game.
In the 12th minute, Spain can finally get a good chance. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was misled by Pablo Sarabia's cross and Mikel Oyarzabal then fired home from close range, but Bastoni kept out.
Lui Enrique's Spanish team finally managed to take the lead in the 17th minute. Mikel Oyarzabal's cross was struck by Feran Torres and brought the Matadors 1-0 up.
A minute later, Italy almost conceded again after Donnarumma's ball from Marcos Alonso slipped and hit the post.
However, Leonardo Bonucci swiftly threw the ball away before it was grabbed by Koke.
Spain continued to play short passes, with Italy very active under pressure.
Federico Bernardeschi almost tore the Spanish goal in the 34th minute. From the right he stabbed into the box and fired a shot, but Unai Simon was still able to parry the ball before hitting the post.
A minute later Italy almost scored after Lorenzo Insigne's shot went wide of the target, even though the Napoli player was in a free position.
Disaster struck Italy in the 42nd minute because Bonucci was given a second yellow card after elbowing Sergio Busquets in the face.
Bonucci got his first yellow card in the 30th minute for making a loud protest to referee Sergei Karasev.
Towards the end of the first half, Italy actually conceded again. Oyarzabal crossed again and the ball was met with Ferran Torres' header to put Spain 2-0 up.
The first half ended with Spain's two-goal advantage.
After the break, Spain immediately locked the host in the first 10 minutes. Italy defended quite well and had a chance on the counter-attack, but Chiesa was soon caught in the offside trap.
Spain almost increased the advantage in the 62nd minute. Oyarzabal's header in the mouth of the Italian goal is still slightly wide.
The visitors again failed to add a goal in the 77th minute. Marcos Alonso's shot from close range was saved by Donnarumma.
Italy was finally able to reduce the position in the 83rd minute. Chiesa managed to snatch the ball from the Spaniards and went head-to-head with Unai Simon.
He didn't shoot and chose to pass the ball to Lorenzo Pellegrini which was finished for the goal. The position is 1-2.
This victory brought Spain to the final and only had to wait for the winner of the other semifinal match between Belgium and France, Friday (8/10) early morning WIB.
Lineup:
Italy (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Leonardo Bonucci (c), Alessandro Bastoni, Emerson; Nicolo Barella (Davide Calabria 72'), Jorginho (Lorenzo Pellegrini 64'), Marco Verratti (Manuel Locatelli 58'); Federico Chiesa, Federico Bernardeschi (Giorgio Chiellini 46'), Lorenzo Insigne (Moise Kean 58').
Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Cesar Azpilicueta, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Torres, Marcos Alonso; Koke (Mikel Merino 75'), Sergio Busquets (c), Gavi (Sergi Roberto 84'); Pablo Sarabia (Bryan Gil 75'), Ferran Torres (Yeremi Pino 49'), Mikel Oyarzabal.
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