WALES ADVANCE DESPITE LOSS TO ITALY; SWISS REMAIN IN FRAY

ROME: Wales qualified for the Euro 2020 last 16 as runners-up of Group A despite a 1-0 loss to Italy, who made eight changes to the starting line-up, while Switzerland must wait to see if they go through after beating Turkey 3-1 on Sunday, .

Matteo Pessina’s goal in Rome meant table-toppers Italy will play the runner-up from Group C in the next round, with Wales facing the team that comes second in Group B. Pessina gave Italy the lead late in the first half by redirecting a free kick from Marco Verratti on a textbook play.

The victory extended Italy’s unbeaten streak to 30 matches — matching a team record. The victory also marked Italy’s 11th straight win and clean sheet.

Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice in Baku for Switzerland, who could progress as one of the four best third-placed teams after finishing level with Wales on four points.

Results: Italy (Pessina 39) beat Wales Switzerland (Seferovic 6, Shaqiri 26, 68) beat Turkey (Kahveci 62), Spain (Morata 25) drew with Poland (Lewandowski 54)

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