Italy conceded a late equaliser for a 1-1 draw with Portugal in the European Under-19 Championship, but still reach the semi-finals.

The Azzurrini had taken the lead after just 15 minutes, as Ruben Dias brought down Andrea Favilli for a penalty that Federico Dimarco converted.

Alex Meret continued his stunning campaign with great saves on Ricardo Ribeiro and Alexandre Silva.

He couldn’t prevent Buta from turning in a Francisco Ferreira assist just four minutes from time.

Italy conceded a late equaliser for a 1-1 draw with Portugal in the European Under-19 Championship, but still reach the semi-finals.

The Azzurrini had taken the lead after just 15 minutes, as Ruben Dias brought down Andrea Favilli for a penalty that Federico Dimarco converted.

Alex Meret continued his stunning campaign with great saves on Ricardo Ribeiro and Alexandre Silva.

He couldn’t prevent Buta from turning in a Francisco Ferreira assist just four minutes from time.

The result is enough for Italy to qualify for the semi-finals of this tournament against England on Thursday.

It also means they have a place in the Under-20 World Cup.

Italy 1-1 Portugal

Dimarco pen 15 (I), Buta 86 (P)

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