Euro 2020: Italy beat Wales 1-0 in a devastating match, with both teams finishing in 16th place

Italy led their group at the European Championships after a third straight win on Sunday, with Matteo Pessina’s first-half goal giving them a 1-0 win over 10-man Wales, who also qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.

The Italians had already guaranteed their progress, while Wales secured a berth too by finishing ahead of Switzerland on goal difference. The Swiss, who could still advance as one of the four best third-placed teams, beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku.

Italy manager Roberto Mancini made eight changes to rest most of his first-choice starters, but Italy still dominated and missed several chances either side of Pessina’s 42nd-minute goal, when he steered a low Marco Verratti free kick into the far corner.

Welsh centre back Ethan Ampadu was shown a straight red card in the 55th minute for stamping on Federico Bernadeschi’s foot, and Wales then missed its best chance of an equaliser in the 74th when Gareth Bale volleyed over the bar from close range.

Italy will next face the runner-up of Group C, while Wales will take on the runner-up of Group B.