UEFA Nations League: Italy eliminated by Germany.

Italy draws 3-3 in Dortmund against Germany and is eliminated from the UEFA Nations League. The Germans will therefore host the Final Four and face Portugal in the semi-finals.

Germany-Italy 3-3 (5-4)

In the first half the Germans were immediately dangerous and tried to shoot in the first minute, but Goretzka couldn't find the target from the edge. Barella responded for Italy, sending the ball high following a corner. The Azzurri suffered a lot from the pressure and superior pace of Germany at the start of the match. In the 25th minute Sané got to the conclusion after a maneuvered move, but Donnarumma blocked it on the ground. Three minutes later Buongiorno brought down Kleindeinst in the penalty area and the referee awarded a penalty. The spot was taken by Kimmich who doesn't miss and makes it 1-0. In the 31st minute Goretzka heads the ball from the centre of the area, sending it just over the bar. In the 35th minute Donnarumma deflects Kleindeinst's header into a corner with a great save. The Azzurri defence is completely distracted by the developments of the corner and takes advantage She had to who all alone taps into the net for 2-0. In the 38th minute Maldini strikes on the fly from a good position, but without hitting the target. Two minutes later Tonali also tries, but his conclusion also ends up high. In the 44th minute Kleindienst he heads the ball from two steps away and scores to make it 3-0.

Total domination by the home team in the first half, who now lead 5-1 on aggregate. 

In the second half, Italy immediately closed the gap. At 49' Kean takes advantage of Sané's mistake and from the edge of the box scores behind Baumann for 3-1. In the 69th minute Raspadori serves again Kean who from inside the area moves the ball to the right and puts it under the crossbar to make it 3-2. A minute later Raspadori tries a shot from outside, but slips and sends it wide. In the 81st minute Kimmich kicks a low free kick from the edge, but Donnarumma is not surprised and saves. In the next action Bisseck grazes the post with a nice header. In the 93rd minute Mittelstadt touches it with his hand in the penalty area and the referee awards a penalty. The spot is taken by Breakers who doesn't make a mistake and makes it 3-3. However, there is no more time for the Azzurri and they are unable to complete the comeback that would have taken the match to extra time. It ends 3-3.

Italy throws away a first half in which they did not mentally enter the field. The reaction in the second half is good, but it is not enough to overcome the Germans. Germany wins the passage to the Final Four thanks to the 2-1 of the first leg and will host the final stages of the UEFA Nations League.