Euro 2024 roundup: Frattesi guides Italy past Ukraine, Spain hit Cyprus for six

12-Sep-2023 21:50:55 | The Guardian

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Davide Frattesi scored twice as Italy claimed a crucial 2-1 win over Ukraine in Milan to keep their hopes of reaching next year’s European Championship finals alive.

The defending champions headed into the game trailing their second-placed rivals by five points in Group C following Saturday’s draw with North Macedonia. But Frattesi’s double in the first 30 minutes gave the Italians valuable breathing space, despite Andriy Yarmolenko reducing the deficit before the break.