Italy kicked off the European Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Turkey in Group A at Rome’s station Olimpico on Friday with Ciro immobile and Lorenzo Insigne on target.
Italy’s third goal made history as it marked the first time they had scored three goals in match at the Euros in their 39th attempt.
Roberto Mancini’s side had been frustrated by Turkey’s defensive approach in the first half but broke through in the 53rd minute when a hard-hit across from Domenico Berardi flew in off defender merih demiral for an own goal. Insigne made it 3-0 in the 79th minute with a confident, curling finish after some sloppy defending from the disappointing Turks, who lost their fifth consecutive opening match of a European campaign.
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