Italy wins penalty shoot-out against Spain to reach U17 EURO Final

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Italy wins penalty shoot-out against Spain to reach U17 EURO Final
Summary

Italy advanced to the Under-17 European Championship Final after a penalty shoot-out victory over Spain on June 5. The game ended 1-1 after regulation time, with Italy's Daniele Franceschini scoring from the spot. Spain equalized through Urrestarazu following a corner. In the shoot-out, Italy goalkeeper Christian Lupo saved two penalties, leading to Italy's 4-0 success in conversion. Italy will next face Belgium on June 7 at the Lillekula Staadion in Tallinn.

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  • Match finished 1-1, leading to penalties.
  • Italy's Lupo saved two penalties during the shoot-out.
  • Italy converted all four of their penalty attempts.
  • Final against Belgium scheduled for June 7.
  • Italy previously reached U17 EURO Finals in 2013, 2018, and 2019.
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  • 8:15 PMYahoo SportsItaly beat Belgium 5–4 on penalties to win U17 Euro Final
  • 3:20 PMYahoo SportsHighlights: Italy beat Spain in dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach U17 EURO Final
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Italy will face Belgium in the Under-17 European Championship Final after beating Spain on penalties, with goalkeeper Christian Lupo the hero three times.Lecce youth team player Lupo had already made ...

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