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Italy beat Turkey 3-0 in opening game of Euro 2020 soccer tournament

June 11, 2021 Italy's Jorginho in action with Turkey's Irfan Kahveci Pool via REUTERS

Italy kicked off the European Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Turkey in Group A at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Friday with Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne on target.

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 cross from Domenico Berardi flew in off defender Merih Demiral for an own goal.

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