Belgium lost again to Italy at major tournament they book spot for semis.

EURO 2020

Quarter Final

Alliance Arena, Germany

Italy 2

Barella 31

Insigne 44

Belgium 1

Lukaku 45+2' (P)

Even Belgium's golden generation cant stop Italy when they changed into attacking mode as they beat Belgium for 5th time in major tournaments. Italy's defensive experience gave them the edge after taking lead in first half. Lukaku missed close range with Spinazzola clearing from line. Italy will meet Spain in Semi at Wembley on 7 July. 

Belgium started with Doku replacing injured Hazard in 3-4-2-1 formation as Italy remained in their 4-3-3, and Chiesa starting. Belgium attacked from the very first minute, De Bruyne sending ball to Lukaku, into the box but he couldn't take shot. Soon his right footed ahot went over the bar  Italy took lead in the 13 minute from free kick , when Chiellini tapped in with body but denied as he was offside. 

Donnarumma saved De Bruyne's powerful left foot shot with right hand. Barella's goal came from a defensive mistake, the ball was won back by Belgium inside box from Italian attack, but they hesitated to clear and Italy won it back and Barella took a powerful shot that went in for goal. 

Italy kept on pushing for more goals as they were sure 1 is not enough against this Belgium side. They got the result , when Insigne's curving shot went pas Courtois again. He has been trying that shot from very first match. 

Match was getting heated up as Belgium were pushing for goals. They got a chance through penalty as Baku was fouled in box by Di Lorenzo. Italians argued but VAR confirmed referees decision. Lukaku scored his 4th goal in EURO from the spot. 

Chances and hope were wide open for both teams in the second half but they couldnt score more in the 45 minutes but Italy marched through with their first half advantage. Insigne was awarded star of the match. Belgium's wait continues for a major tournament tittle.