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Euro 2016: Italy defeat Belgium 2-0
Italy's defense keeps Belgium scoreless in Group E clash in Lyon
Satuk Buğra Kutlugün |
14.06.2016 - Update : 14.06.2016
Ankara
ANKARA
Italy have beaten Belgium 2-0 in the Euro 2016 Group E clash on Monday night in Lyon.
Italy's goal came at the 32nd minute when Leonardo Bonucci curled a long pass over Belgium's defense and Emanuele Giaccherini placed the ball into the bottom corner.
Belgium were unable to equalize despite numerous chances. Eventually, Graziano Pelle's volley in stoppage time sealed the victory for Italy.
Italy lead Group E as Sweden and Ireland drew 1-1 earlier on Monday.
Group E standings:
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts. | |
| 1 | Italy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
2 | Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Rep. of Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
