Italy beat Wales 1-0; both teams advance

Championship after a third straight win on Sunday, with a first-half goal from Matteo Pessina giving them a 1-0 victory over 10-man Wales, who also advance to the knockout stages of the competition. The Italians had already guaranteed their progress, while Wales secured a berth by finishing ahead of Switzerland on goal difference. The Swiss, who could still advance as one of the four best third-placed teams, beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku. Italy manager Roberto Mancini made eight changes, but they still dominated and missed several chances either side of Pessina’s 42nd-minute goal, when he steered a low Marco Verratti free kick into the far corner. Wales missed their best chance in the 74th minute when Gareth Bale volleyed over the bar. Italy will next face the runners-up of Group C, while Wales will take on the runners-up of Group B.