20:1090' + 4' - Goal by Burns, Italy-Netherlands 1-2
A heart-wrenching finish for Italy as, in the dying moments of the match, Ohio bursts forward, delivering a pinpoint cross to the far post where Burns, on the pitch for less than a minute, finds the net to clinch victory for the Dutch.
20:0890' + 2' - Bogarde sent off
In a bitter twist, the Netherlands sees Bogarde receive a second yellow for a late tackle on Ambrosino, culminating in the Dutch ending the match with just nine men.
20:0488' - Doumbia squanders a golden chance
Miretti whips in a fierce cross towards the debutant Doumbia in a prime position, but the Venezia player mishits his volley, steering the ball wide of the goal.
19:5681' - Flamingo denies Esposito
Palestra presses the right flank again, setting up Esposito who expertly pivots to unleash a shot, but Flamingo is there to block the effort destined for the bottom corner.
19:5277' - Italy pressing for a winner
The Under-21 side overwhelms the Dutch as Palestra sends a cross which is cleared, landing at Coppola's feet. He attempts to respond, but his strike hits a defender.
19:4570' - Corner for Italy
Sebastiano Esposito earns a corner for his team. A short corner taken by Palestra results in a subsequent clearance from the Dutch defence.
19:3661' - Banzuzi sent off
Banzuzi recklessly lunges into Baldanzi, landing studs firmly on his knee. The referee shows no hesitation in sending off the Dutchman.
19:3056' - Miretti misses a crucial opportunity
Italy's fast break features Miretti who glides into the box, deftly evading defenders, but wastes the moment by shooting straight at an opponent with two teammates free.
19:2854' - Goal by Sebastiano Esposito, Italy-Netherlands 1-1
Esposito steps up to take the penalty, delivering a powerful shot straight down the middle, claiming a well-deserved equaliser for the Azzurrini.
19:2652' - Penalty for Italy, Palestra brought down
Palestra's fierce run on the right puts Poku in a bind, and a clumsy challenge results in a penalty being awarded for the clear foul.
19:2046' - Second half of Italy-Netherlands U21 underway: Desplanches off
The match resumes with Zacchi replacing Desplanches for Italy as the second half kicks off.
19:0445' + 3' - First half concludes
The first half comes to a close, with Italy lamenting missed chances. Fitz-Jim's goal currently stands as the deciding factor.
19:0245' + 1' - Gnonto injured, Esposito on
Gnonto hobbles off after sustaining a leg injury. Sebastiano Esposito is his replacement.
18:5943' - Baldanzi misses a great chance
Salah-Eddine fouls Fabbian, leading to a free kick. Miretti delivers, but after a defensive clearance, Baldanzi's shot from an ideal position is too central, and the keeper makes the stop.
18:5236' - Baldanzi shines, Italy threatened
Baldanzi's vision finds Miretti, who plays in Gnonto. However, Gnonto's angled shot misses the target.
18:5034' - Free kick for Italy, Asante booked
Asante receives a booking for a reckless challenge on Turicchia. Miretti's free kick is intended for Gnonto but is deemed offside.
18:4024' - Emegha heads over
The Netherlands comes again, with Poku's cross finding Emegha, but his header soars high.
18:3519' - Fitz-Jim nets for the Netherlands, Italy-Netherlands U21 0-1
Poku slants past Palestra and lays off to Fitz-Jim, whose shot deflects off Desplanches but rolls into the net, giving the Dutch the lead.
18:3014' - Gnonto close to scoring
Gnonto intercepts a pass and bears down on the opposition goalkeeper but sees his shot blocked by the keeper.
18:248' - Flamingo almost scores an own goal
A defensive mishap from the Netherlands gifts Koleosho possession, but Flamingo's desperate clearance avoids a disaster.
18:226' - Emegha's opportunity
Smart play from the Netherlands, as Emegha manages to skip around Desplanches but the goalkeeper recovers to thwart the effort.
18:161' - Italy-Netherlands U21 kick-off
The match begins after the players take to the pitch and the national anthems are played. Italy claims the first possession.
18:10Euro 2027, Italy's qualifying group
Looking ahead to the U21 Championship to be held in 2027 in Albania and Serbia, Italy finds itself in Group E.
18:00The Azzurrini's Group at Euro 2025
Beginning June 11, 2025, the U21 Euros kick off. Coach Nunziata's Azzurrini will face Spain, Romania, and hosts Slovakia in Group A.
17:50Where to watch Italy-Netherlands U21 on TV
The Italy U21 side gears up for their final friendly encounters before the forthcoming European Championship. Here’s where to catch the action on TV and streaming.
17:45Nunziata's squad selections
26 players have been called up by coach Nunziata for the double-header against the Netherlands and Denmark. Here’s the complete roster.
17:40Other U21 fixtures tonight: France-England
A busy night of friendlies includes Iceland's 3-0 win over Hungary. Up next, Slovakia takes on Germany, followed by Ukraine against Slovenia, and later the eagerly anticipated clash between France and England at 21:00.
17:35Italy U21 official lineup
ITALY U21 (4-3-2-1): Desplanches; Palestra, Coppola, Pirola, Turicchia; Fabbian, Miretti, Ndour; Baldanzi, Koleosho; Gnonto. Coach: Nunziata.
17:33The Netherlands U21 lineup: Salah-Eddine starts
NETHERLANDS U21 (4-2-3-1): Owusu-Oduro; Asante, Flamingo, Goes, Salah-Eddine; Proper, Fitz-Jim; Manhoef, Banzuzi, Poku; Emegha. Coach: Reiziger.
17:30Italy-Netherlands U21, all set at Penzo
As the stage is set in Venice’s Penzo Stadium, preparations for the friendly between Italy U21 and the Netherlands U21 are finalised, with kick-off slated for 18:15.
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