The Italian national football team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their final friendly match ahead of the Euro 2024, thanks to a goal by Davide Frattesi in the 38th minute. Italy, the defending champions, demonstrated a dominant performance throughout the game but struggled to extend their lead due to Bosnia’s resilient defense and missed opportunities. Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italy’s star goalkeeper, made crucial saves to maintain the lead, including a pivotal stop against Bosnia’s Ahmedhodzic in the dying minutes of the match and another early in the game to prevent a potential goal. The Italian team, coached by Luciano Spalletti, showed improvements in creating chances compared to their previous test against Turkey, but also displayed some naivety that could have cost them goals. The team’s medical staff is optimistic about Nicolò Barella’s recovery from muscle fatigue ahead of the tournament. Italy will now travel to Germany, where they will be based in Iserlohn, and their Euro 2024 campaign will begin on June 15 against Albania in Dortmund, followed by matches against Spain and Croatia in Group B. Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the other hand, is preparing for their fourth season in the European Football Championship, starting in September, where they will play in Group C of the first level.
Key points
- Italy won 1-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their final friendly match before Euro 2024, with Davide Frattesi scoring the only goal.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma’s crucial saves helped Italy maintain their lead and secure the victory.
- Italy will start their Euro 2024 campaign against Albania on June 15 in Dortmund, with further matches against Spain and Croatia in Group B.
