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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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Copy of 2021-07-02T214158Z_475008708_UP1EH721IO452_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-EURO-BEL-ITA-REPORT-1625295855802 — 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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Copy of APTOPIX_Germany_Belgium_Italy_Euro_2020_Soccer_62524.jpg-1cd59-1625295852912 — 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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Copy of 239177-01-02-1625295849702 — 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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Copy of Germany_Belgium_Italy_Euro_2020_Soccer_45288.jpg-32e4c-1625295847181 — 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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Copy of Germany_Belgium_Italy_Euro_2020_Soccer_68316.jpg-fafa0-1625295843938 — 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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Copy of 239655-01-02-1625295830593 — Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku (R) misses a chance. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of Germany_Belgium_Italy_Euro_2020_Soccer_30219.jpg-994d2-1625295835671 — 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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Copy of Germany_Belgium_Italy_Euro_2020_Soccer_57851.jpg-b6db3-1625295823414 — Italy's Giovanni Di Lorenzo, left, and Belgium's Jeremy Doku battle for the ball. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 239651-01-02-1625295832832 — Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (C) comes to claim a cross. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 239900-01-02-1625295839972 — Belgian players greet their fans at the end of the match. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 239631-01-02-1625295825540 — Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini and Italy's midfielder Bryan Cristante block Belgium's defender Jan Vertonghen. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 239656-01-02-1625295827710 — Belgium's midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (L) battles with Italy's midfielder Jorginho (R). Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 239607-01-02-1625295820617 — Italy's forward Andrea Belotti (L) and Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen vie for the ball. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 239763-01-02-1625295837728 — Italy players and staff huddle to celebrate victory. Image Credit: AFP

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