U21s Euros: Ruggeri and Italy bow out in the quarterfinals
Germany edge past nine-man Italy at 117'
Curtains fell on Italy U21s', along with Matteo Ruggeri's, European Championship campaign as Germany edge past a 9-man Azzurrini in the quarterfinals, booking their spot in the semis just three minutes before the end of extra time.
Named in the starting lineup, Matteo Ruggeri played 88 minutes before being subbed off.
Italy U21s' Journey in the Euros' Final Phase
Quarterfinals
-Sunday, June 22: Germany 3-2 Italy | Ruggeri played the opening 88 minutes
Group A
- Wednesday, June 11 in Trnava (Slovakia): Italy U21s 1-0 Romania | Ruggeri played the whole game and provided the assist for Baldanzi’s goal.
- Saturday, June 14 in Trnava (Slovakia): Slovakia 0-1 Italy U21s | Ruggeri played the whole game
- Tuesday, June 17 in Trnava (Slovakia): Spain 1-1 Italy U21s | Ruggeri was subbed in on 84 minutes