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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku (R) misses a chance.

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

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

Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (C) comes to claim a cross.

Belgian players greet their fans at the end of the match.

Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini and Italy's midfielder Bryan Cristante block Belgium's defender Jan Vertonghen.

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

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

Italy players and staff huddle to celebrate victory.