Italy v Russia: Women’s EURO facts

• Italy have never unsuccessful to strech a final 8 of a UEFA Women’s EURO and are on a run of 3 uninterrupted 2-0 wins opposite Russia in this competition.

• They met in a 2009 organisation theatre in Helsinki and goals in a final 13 mins from Melania Gabbiadini and Tatiana Zorri took Italy by during Russia’s responsibility in a organisation surfaced by Sweden.

• Italy and Russia were afterwards drawn together in 2013 qualifying. The Azzurre triumphed 2-0 home and away.

• Pamela Conti scored both goals in Italy’s home diversion and Patrizia Panico struck twice in Russia.

• Russia did win their dual other rival encounters, 3-1 divided and 2-1 during home in 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying.

• Current Russia manager Elena Fomina played in both matches and scored in a 3-1 victory. She was also concerned in a 2009 organisation fixture.

• Including friendlies, a sides have met 9 times with Italy winning 6 to Russia’s 3 and heading 15-7 on goals.

• Their many new assembly was in Dec in Brazil, Sara Gama, Valentina Bergamaschi (not in a finals squad) and Ilaria Mauro on aim in a 3-0 Italian success.