Italy beat Group E rivals Sweden
1-0 in Toulouse on Friday thanks to a thrilling goal by Eder in
the 88th minute to qualify for the last 16 with a game to spare.
The Brazilian-born forward, who has been under fire for a
recent lack of goals, went on a jinking run from outside the box
and cruised past a defender before steering the ball into the
bottom corner.
The Azzurri, who went into the tournament in France with
low expectations of their chances back home, are top of the
group with six points after beating Belgium 2-0 in their opener
on Monday.
Italy face Ireland in their last group match on Wednesday.
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