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Goals and Highlights
94'
The match is over, Spain wins and moves into the final.
87'
Goal, goal, goal for Spain! After a series of rebounds, the ball reaches Joselu, who doesn't hesitate, sends a shot and scores the second.
81'
Morata came within a whisker of a second, but the goalkeeper kept it out.
74'
Change from Spain. Pino comes out for Fati.
70'
A back-and-forth match, both teams are looking for the opponent's goal.
65'
Goalkeeper! Frattessi sends in a lethal shot, but Simon ends up preventing the ball from going in.
57'
Spain begins to take possession of the ball, de la Fuente's team is looking for a goal.
50'
The one that failed! Morata was looking for the second, but did not finish correctly.
46'
Changes for both teams. Spain brings on Moreno for Asensio. Italy brings on Dimarco and Darmian for Spinazzola and Bonucci.
45'
The action resumes for the second half.
45+2'
At the end of the first half, Spain and Italy are tied at one goal.
43'
Spain maintains possession, but fails to generate danger.
36'
The match is tightly contested, with both teams fighting for the ball.
28'
Morata was looking for the goal with danger, but Donarumma clears the ball.
21'
Frattesi put the Italian team in front, but the referee disallowed the goal.
16'
A back-and-forth match, both teams are looking for a goal.
11'
Goal, goal, goal for Italy! Immobile's shot from the penalty spot ties the match.
10'
Penalty for Italy! After Zaniolo's shot, the ball hits Le Normand and the penalty is called.
3'
Goal, goal, goal for Spain! After a mistake by Bonnucci, the ball is left to Pino, who scores the first goal.
0'
Spain and Italy kick off the action.
Italy: LineUp
Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Tolói, Bonucci, Acerbi; Frattesi, Jorginho, Barella; Zaniolo, Immobile, Spinazzola
Spain: LineUp
Simón; Navas, Le Normand, Laporte, Alba; Rodri, Merino; Rodrigo, Gavi, Pino; Morata
To the court
Both teams are already on the field warming up before kickoff.
Arrived
Italy is already at the stadium and will be looking for a good game and a victory.
Present
Spain is already at the stadium, tonight they will be looking to make a splash and make it all the way to the final of this edition of the UEFA Nations League.
It won't be long now!
Less than an hour to go before this important match kicks off, both teams will be looking to emerge victorious.
What a thing!
The winning team will face Croatia for the UEFA Nations League grand final match, the Croatian team won four goals to two.
What a tip!
Italy comes in with the same number of points, the Azzurri finished first in Group 3.
Watch out for this
Spain comes into this duel after finishing first in its group with eleven points; accumulating three wins, two draws and one loss.
Watch out
In 2021 these teams met in the Nations League semifinal, in that match Spain took away Italy's 37-match unbeaten streak.
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What time is the Spain vs. Italy match of the UEFA Nations League semifinal?
This is the kick-off time for the Spain vs Italy match on June 15, 2023 in several countries:
Argentina: 14:45
Bolivia: 14:45
Brazil: 14:45
Chile: 14:45 hours
Colombia: 2:45 p.m.
Ecuador: 12:45 p.m.
Spain: 10:45 a.m.
United States: 2:45 p.m. PT and 4:45 p.m. ET
Mexico: 12:45 p.m.
Paraguay: 2:45 p.m.
Peru: 12:45 p.m.
Uruguay: 3:45 p.m. ET
Venezuela: 1:45 p.m.
Japan: 1:45 p.m.
India: 11:45 a.m.
Nigeria: 12:45 p.m.
South Africa: 12:45 p.m.
Australia: 12:45 p.m.
United Kingdom ET: 12:45 p.m.
Spain Statements
Luis de la Fuente spoke ahead of the match: "We are playing for a title. We are prepared and we have worked exceptionally hard. Rodri and Laporte will train this afternoon and we'll see how they are. They come with exceptional motivation. This afternoon we will assess the true state of these players. I am convinced that they will be available to play for sure".
"I haven't decided who will be the starting goalkeeper. But I'm confident with the three we have. They can start with maximum guarantees.
"We are privileged to be able to win a title in two games. We have to value all the players and the coaching staff who have achieved this qualification. We are facing it with an unusually high level of enthusiasm. I see the team convinced of doing something important".
"It's impossible for them to have more motivation. They have just won and have gone down in City's history. Winning a Champions League is very difficult. We have assessed it during this week. It's only fair to celebrate such a triumph. As they are not going to celebrate it, I think it's fantastic. If we need them, they will not fail. They are responsible. If we need them, they will be up to the task.
"We can't make demands. We have the illusion to achieve it. We have the potential to win any title. I think we have a very powerful national team, but we have rivals with the same potential as us. Italy is in the process of formation, as we are. We are consolidating an idea. We have many similarities. Now, it could be a Euro or World Cup final. The equality is going to be maximum. I see the team doing very well and we can do something very important".
"I feel responsibility for everything I do and I face it with the same integrity. It is a historic opportunity. As the head of the group, I feel that we have a country behind us and we can go down in history. It is my job. I know what I have in my hands and it gives me some peace of mind. I worry about what I can control: the daily work".
"They all have the same options. One can get on the first list but we have a pre-list. The others are no less important. Nacho, knowing how professional he is, comes with all the desire to be a starter. I don't look at whether you arrive earlier or later. I see them in a very good moment. I am also very calm. None of those who are here will let me down".
How are Italy coming along?
Italy beat Malta in the second qualifying round, but previously lost to England; in this match they will be looking for a positive result and to reach the final.
How does Spain arrive?
Spain arrives to this match after playing its first two matches of the European Championship qualifiers, winning and losing against Norway and Scotland respectively.
The Spain vs Italy match will be played at De Grolsch Velte Stadium.
The Spain vs Italy match will be played at the De Grolsch Veste Stadium, located in Enschede, The Netherlands. The stadium has a capacity of 650,000 people.
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers!
Welcome to the Spain vs Italy commentary of the UEFA Nations League semi-final. The match will take place at the De Grolsch Velte Stadium at 12:45 pm.