Photos: Italy edge Belgium in thriller to reach Euro 2020 semifinals

Barella and Insigne scored a goal each to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium

Published: July 03, 2021 11:07 Compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor and with inputs from agencies

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Italy reached the Euro 2020 semi-finals with a thrilling 2-1 win over Belgium as first-half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne settled a gripping encounter against the number one-ranked team in the world. Image Credit: Pool via REUTERS

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Italy's Nicolo Barella fired the opener (pictured) after 31 minutes before Insignes wonderful curling strike doubled Italy's advantage on the brink of halftime. Image Credit: AP

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Italy's forward Lorenzo Insigne (R) scores their second goal against Belgium during the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-final held at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Image Credit: AFP

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Romelu Lukaku (pictured) pulled one back for Belgium in first-half stoppage time with a penalty but neither side could find another goal and Roberto Mancinis exciting side held on for a 13th straight win, extending their record unbeaten run to 32 games. Image Credit: AP

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Italian fans celebrate as they leave after the Euro 2020 soccer championship quarterfinal match between Belgium and Italy at the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich. Image Credit: AP

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Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku (R) misses a chance. Image Credit: AFP

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Italy's Domenico Berardi, right, battles for the ball with Belgium's Thomas Vermaelen and Jan Vertonghen, left. Image Credit: AP

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Italy's Giovanni Di Lorenzo, left, and Belgium's Jeremy Doku battle for the ball. Image Credit: AP

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Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (C) comes to claim a cross. Image Credit: AFP

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Belgian players greet their fans at the end of the match. Image Credit: AFP

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Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini and Italy's midfielder Bryan Cristante block Belgium's defender Jan Vertonghen. Image Credit: AFP

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Belgium's midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (L) battles with Italy's midfielder Jorginho (R). Image Credit: AFP

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Italy's forward Andrea Belotti (L) and Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen vie for the ball. Image Credit: AFP

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Italy players and staff huddle to celebrate victory. Image Credit: AFP

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