Belgium U21 1-3 Italy U21: Nicolo Barella, Patrick Cutrone and Federico Chiesa bag for hosts as they pip Poland to second in Group A Italy needed to beat Belgium on Saturday night to have any chance of advancing The hosts of the Under-21 Euros went ahead with a goal through Nicolo Barella Striker Patrick Cutrone scored a fine flicked header to double their advantage Yari Verschaeren scored for Belgium but Federico Chiesa restored Italy's lead
By Amitai Winehouse For Mailonline
Published: 21:53 BST, 22 June 2019 | Updated: 21:55 BST, 22 June 2019
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Italy secured second spot in Group A with a 3-1 victory against Belgium U21s.
Nicolo Barella got the opener just before half-time before AC Milan striker Patrick Cutrone doubled their advantage after the break with a brilliant flicked header.
Yari Verschaeren hit a late consolation for Belgium from distance yet Italy managed to secure the win through Federico Chiesa's strike.
Nicolo Barella celebrates after putting Italy into the lead against Belgium on Saturday
Patrick Cutrone was delighted after his flicked header put his side two goals
