Italy U21s robbed of last-gasp Euros equaliser as ball crosses line with no VAR

Italy U21s had been robbed not as soon as however twice of their European Championship opener in opposition to France in Romania after a last-minute equaliser was missed by the officers – regardless of clearly crossing the road. There isn’t any VAR on the event, which can be being staged in Georgia, and the choice to not implement video know-how has now come again to hang-out UEFA, who will likely be confronted with fierce scrutiny following the incident which brought on instant outrage on the pitch.

Italy had been left to lick their wounds as their gamers exploded on the officers on the full-time whistle as they clearly felt as if they’d executed sufficient to salvage some extent.

As the ball was hoisted into the field within the ultimate minutes of stoppage time, Inter Milan star Raoul Bellanova climbed highest to go the ball again throughout objective in the direction of the far nook.

The ball then bounced off the within of the put up and was bundled away from behind the road by France defender Castello Lukeba.

To make issues worse, it appeared Lukeba used his arm to hack the ball away from objective earlier than Les Bleus cleared their traces.

Italy couldn’t imagine their luck notably as they felt Stade Rennes ahead Amine Gouiri had additionally fouled Caleb Okoli within the buildup to the second France objective.

Both sides additionally had penalty appeals turned away all through the match in what proved to be a totally entertaining contest that will likely be finest remembered for controversy.

Loic Bade had additionally been despatched off for France within the second half for chopping down Italy’s Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds.

France led within the match within the first half by means of Arnaud Kalimuendo, who opened the scoring with a nice flick for Les Bleus.

But Italy responded effectively and hit again by means of Pietro Pellegri within the thirty sixth minute.

Both sides had been then urgent for a winner however France ultimately went again in entrance within the second half when Bradley Barcola rested their benefit.

Yet Les Bleus hung onto the victory regardless of the late scare that means the unlucky Azzurri must mud themselves and rally once more in the event that they’re to seal qualification for the knockout levels.

There was loads of expertise on show, not least Newcastle’s imminent new signings Sandro Tonali.

The Magpies are set to fly delegates to Romania on Friday to finalise his £60million transfer to St James’ Park after placing a cope with AC Milan.

Tonali will likely be joined by his agent Giuseppe Riso in Romania forward of his medical which is because of happen within the subsequent 48 hours.

Liverpool goal Khephren Thuram additionally featured for France alongside Manu Kone in midfield, one other participant that has been linked with a change to Anfield.

Meanwhile, England’s U21 Euro marketing campaign obtained off to a terrific begin as they beat Czech Republic 2-0 in Group C.