Alessandro Bertolucci’s journey with Italy continues to struggle at the European Under-23 Roller Hockey Championships. After an opening win over Switzerland, the Azzurri actually picked up a defeat against Spain and a knockout – Thursday 6 April – against Portugal, the host nation, by a score of 7-0.
In Pavilhao Multiusos in Paredes, the Lusitanians dominate. In the first half, Miranda scored two goals: the first goal from open play, the second from a penalty kick. In the second half, after 2-0, a barrage of Portuguese goals began: Abreu, 3-0, then in sequence Santos Miranda Santos Miranda, with a total of seven goals; A total of 4 from Miranda, 2 from Santos and one from Abreu.
tomorrow to Italy has a day off, awaiting the conclusion of its continental trip on Saturday against England, a match that will achieve at least the third step of the podium.. Below is the match score sheet against Portugal and the updated standings.
Italy-Portugal = 0-7 (0-2, 0-5)
Italy: Fongaro, Lazzarotto (C), Galimberti, Borgo, Gavioli – Lombardi, Petrocchi, Cabella, Antonioni, Bernardelli – trainer: Bertolucci
Portugal: Edu (midfield), Abreu, Barata, Santos, Miranda – Ramalho, Sanchez, Pato, Silva, Freitas – Coach: Garrido
Scorers: 1st: 5’32” Miranda (POR), 14’12” Miranda (pen.shot) (POR) – 2nd: 0’18” Abreu (POR), 5’57” Santos (POR), 9’40” Miranda (POR), 15’00” Santos (POR), 22’06” Miranda (POR)
classification
Portugal 6 points (+21)
Spain 6 (+7)
Italy 3 (-9)
Switzerland 3 (-4)
England 0 (-15)
Photo: WSE Hockey
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