Excitement soared at the "Alberto Picco" stadium for the U21 National Team's friendly match against Ukraine, which featured two key players from coach D'Angelo's team: Pio Esposito and Nicolò Bertola.
In a stadium packed with fans who lent their unwavering support from the stands, the evening was a celebration of soccer and passion, painted entirely in Azzurri colors. Both Spezia players delivered standout performances, starting with Pio Esposito, who played 74 minutes and scored Italy's second goal, and Nicolò Bertola, who remained on the pitch for the full 90 minutes.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw. The Azzurrini opened the scoring through Fabbian, capitalizing on an excellent cross from the right by Palestra, but Ukraine quickly leveled through Kvasnytsya. Just before halftime, Pio Esposito's header from a corner restored Italy's lead. However, in the final moments of the game, Krasnopir found the equalizer for Ukraine, expertly converting a low cross from the right past goalkeeper Zacchi.
While the late equalizer denied Italy the victory, it did not dampen the enthusiasm at the "Picco," which once again turned Azzurri blue after several years. Hosting two players from Spezia made the occasion even more special, marking the U21 National Team's final match of 2024 as they edge closer to the 2025 European Championship in Slovakia.
In the U20 National Team, Spezia's Pietro Candelari played the full 90 minutes in Italy's 4-1 victory over Romania, with goals from Bakoune, Lipani, Kofler, and Anghelè.
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