Euro 2020 moments: Italy advance to final with win over Spain in penalty shootout
After a drama-filled match vs. Spain — including a penalty shootout — Italy are into the Euro 2020 final! Here are the top moments.JULY 6, 2021
Wins five duels against Belgium Jorginho created one scoring chance, had one block and two interceptions and drew three fouls in Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium.
Impact Jorginho plays a pivotal role in Italy's midfield, but his stat-line are generally pretty understated, especially against when tougher opponents when he needs to defend more and has limited opportunities to create chances. He has logged 13 interceptions, eight tackles and three clearances in five games, creating six chances thus far. Italy will face Spain Tuesday.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs four interceptions against Austria Jorginho had one block, drew three fouls, won six duels and had four interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win over Austria.
Impact Jorginho did a little bit of everything defensively but he was not a major presence in the final third, differently from a pair of the previous games. He has tallied five chances created, seven tackles and 11 interceptions in four Euro fixtures. Italy will face Belgium or Portugal in the quarter-finals Friday.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances against Wales Jorginho drew two fouls, won five duels, had two successful take-ons and created two scoring chances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Wales.
Impact Jorginho shared playmaking duties with Marco Verratti in this one and his numbers took a small hit. He has tallied five tackles, seven interceptions and five chances created in the first three matches of the Euro. Italy advanced to the next stage.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Draws five fouls against Switzerland Jorginho had three interceptions, won seven duels, drew five fouls and had one successful take-on in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Switzerland.
Impact Jorginho turned in another good shift, but he picked up stats mostly in the peripheral categories. He has created three tackles, won four duels and logged seven interceptions in the first two matches. Italy will face Wales Sunday.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fares well versus Turkey Jorginho created three scoring chances, had four interceptions, won two of three tackles and had two successful take-ons in Friday's 3-0 win over Turkey.
Impact Jorginho had a complete performance, picking up a decent amount of stats in both phases. He will continue to anchor the midfield in Wednesday's match versus Switzerland, where Italy will have good chances to secure another win.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Uncapped Raspadori included in Italy squad for Euro 2020
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has included uncapped Sassuolo forward Giacomo Raspadori in his 26-man squad for the upcoming European ChampionshipJUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mancini drops Kean, 6 others from Italy squad ahead of Euros
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has cut Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean and six other players from his provisional squad for the upcoming European ChampionshipMAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hoists Champions League title Jorginho took an off target shot, made an interception and a tackle during Saturday's 1-0 win over Manchester City.
Impact Jorginho helped Chelsea lift the Champions League title during Saturday's win over Manchester CIty. The midfielder's stat line wasn't overly impressive, but his role as a central cog in the team can't be overstated in importance to the title win.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Converts penalty in win Jorginho scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.
Impact Jorginho converted a penalty in the 66th minute, scoring what would end up being the game winning goal. The goal was the seventh of the season for the midfielder, while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arsenal beats Chelsea 1-0 after pouncing on Jorginho howler
Emile Smith Rowe took advantage of a defensive howler to score the winner as Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to stop the hosts from moving third in the Premier LeagueMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pulisic scores 2, Chelsea beats Palace 4-1 in Premier League
American international Christian Pulisic scored twice for Chelsea in its 4-1 win at Crystal Palace that moved the team into fourth place in the Premier LeagueAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: WC qualifiers for England, Germany, Italy, Spain
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to make his return to international soccer after an absence of nearly five years when Sweden plays GeorgiaMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's midfield decimated by coronavirus, injuries
The coronavirus and injuries are creating a hole in the center of the Italy team as it prepares for the start of World Cup qualifyingMARCH 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Atlético, Bayern leads Lazio
Chelsea hosts Atlético Madrid with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in the Champions League round of 16MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuchel revival continues, Chelsea beats Sheffield United 2-1
Jorginho scored from a penalty to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory at Sheffield UnitedFEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Revived under Tuchel, Chelsea hands Spurs 3rd straight loss
Chelsea’s revival under Thomas Tuchel continued after Jorginho’s penalty sealed a 1-0 win at Tottenham, handing Jose Mourinho’s side a third consecutive lossFEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Group winner Chelsea draws 1-1 against Krasnodar
Chelsea has been held 1-1 at home by Krasnodar in the Champions LeagueDECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mancini names 41-man Italy squad amid virus concerns
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has named a 41-man squad for the Azzurri’s upcoming matches as there are question marks over a number of players due to coronavirus concernsNOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Werner on the spot as Chelsea beats 10-man Rennes 3-0 in CL
Chelsea swept to a 3-0 win over 10-man Rennes in the Champions League after Dalbert was sent off for conceding two first-half penalties converted by Timo WernerNOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea beats Krasnodar 4-0 after flurry of late goals
Chelsea enjoyed its first match in front of fans in nearly eight months by beating Krasnodar 4-0 in the Champions League to spoil the Russian club’s home debut in the competitionOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jorginho nets 2 Chelsea penalties after captain intervenes
Jorginho scored two penalties to complete a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier LeagueOCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With Werner and Havertz, Chelsea wins at Brighton 3-1 in EPL
A Chelsea team featuring just two of its slew of high-profile and expensive signings got off to a winning start in the English Premier League by beating Brighton 3-1SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea rejected chance to sign Pjanic as part of Jorginho swap deal - agent | Goal.com Chelsea rejected the chance to sign Miralem Pjanic from Juventus as part of a swap deal for Jorginho, according to the Italy international's...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Jorginho, Tonali need virus tests before joining Italy
Midfielders Jorginho and Sandro Tonali have been provisionally included in the Italy squad while they complete isolation procedures after potential exposure to the coronavirusAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
