Italy in last-8 after tough extra-time win over Austria

London, June 27

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With three exquisite touches of control, technique and finishing, Federico Chiesa ended 95 minutes of Italian frustration.

1 Denmark are the first nation to score four or more goals in consecutive matches

31 Italy set a team record of 31 straight matches unbeaten as well as a record 12 straight victories

19 Italians set a world record for hours played without conceding a goal in international soccer

This record-breaking team is off to the quarterfinals of the European Championship with a defence that finally allowed a goal after more than 19 hours but with a national team-record 12th straight victory.

After breezing through the group stage at Euro 2020, Italy were made to fight for 2-1 victory over Austria on Saturday in a last-16 game that came to life in extra time.

It was Roberto Mancini’s substitutes who made the difference with the goals from Chiesa and Matteo Pessina at Wembley Stadium.

In the other match, Denmark put four past Wales to reach the quarterfinals. — AP