The Azzurri, who are now unbeaten in 30 straight games across all competitions, finish the group stage with a perfect record.
Italy yet again impressed in Euro 2020 matchday 3 as they collected all three points with a 1-0 win over Wales.
Italy took to the pitch at Stadio Olimpico having already qualified for the last-16 of the tournament, but they did not let complacency kick in.
Matteo Pessina proved to the match-winner, with the Atalanta midfielder flicking in a right-footed volley six minutes before half-time to ensure the hosts go into the break with the lead.
Wales’ troubles compounded when Ethan Ampadu, rather harshly, was given his marching orders for a late tackle on Federico Bernardeschi. However, they somehow managed to keep the opposition attackers at back for the remainder of the match.
Wales remain at second place in Group A after the defeat, tied on points with Switzerland. They can now look forward to playing Group B’s runners-up for a second-round match next Saturday.
Italy, meanwhile, will go against Group C’s second-best team at Wembley on the same day.
Italy vs Wales Player Ratings
Italy: Donnaumma – 7, Toloi – 6, Bonucci – 7, Bastoni – 7, Emerson – 6, Verratti – 8, Jorginho – 7, Pessina – 7, Bernardeschi – 7, Belotti – 7, Chiesa – 7, Acerbi – 5, Cristante – 5, Raspadori – 5, Castrovilli – N/A, Sirigu – N/A
Wales: Ward – 6, Roberts – 6, Rodon – 7, Ampadu – 5, Gunter – 5, Williams – 5, Morrell – 4, Allen – 5, Bale – 6, Ramsey – 6 James – 5, Moore – 5, Wilson – 5, Brooks – N/A, Davies – N/A, Levitt – N/A
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