Portugal and Italy progress after draw
Sunday, July 17, 2016
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Italy 1-1 Portugal
Buta hit a late equaliser to clinch top spot for Portugal in Group A, with Italy joining them in the semi-finals as runners-up.
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- Buta scores late to hand Portugal top spot in Group A and leave Italy second
- Federico Dimarco earlier gave Italy the lead with his second penalty in Germany
- Portugal dominate possession, but the Azzurrini resist well as they bid to win group
- Emilio Peixe's side finally break Italy down in 86th minute
- Francisco Ferreira's cross is deflected to Buta, who beats Alex Meret with a low shot
- Peixe: "I'm the happiest coach in the world"
- His charges will face the runners-up in Group B in Thursday's semi-finals
- Italy will tackle Group B winners England in the last four
