Previous Records: Italy's only European title was in 1968, with Turkey's best effort a run to the semi-finals at Euro 2008.
Italy coach Roberto Mancini opted for a 4-3-3 formation for Italy's return to a major tournament for the first time in five years after missing out on the 2018 World Cup.
In-form captain Burak Yilmaz starts for Turkey, as does his Lille teammate Yusuf Yazici, who scored a hat-trick past Donnarumma in the Europa League last November.
Juventus center-back Merih Demiral is part of a four-man Turkish defense.
First Attempt: Italy has started brightly with Florenzi gunning down the right-wing as he chased down a heavy pass in behind and then keeping Ugurcan Cakır alert at his near post as he cut back into the path of Immobile. The Italian striker shot wide.
A stalemate in the mid-field ...It seems both the teams are cautious in their defense and ready to take down any chances the opposition creates. Who will break ahead first?
Lorenzo Insigne with the first real chance of the game, after a good one-two Nicolo Barella, but he misses. Italy is getting more control on the game and keeping more possession of the ball currently.
Ugurcan Cakir though is there in goal as he jumps high and tips the perfect heard of Chiellini out from the goal, wonderful attempt.
At the break as Turkey have sat deep and defended diligently so far keeping all the efforts of the Italian attacks at bay.
Domenico Berardi made an adventurous run down the right flank and as he tried to square the ball back in the dangerous six-yard box, unfortunately, Merih Demiral diverted it into his own net. Nothing but the most unlucky case for any stopper any day....1-0 Italy goes ahead.
The ball was dropping back from the save of the goalkeeper to Cakir, by the terrific save from Spinazzola's powerful low strike. But the 31-year-old Lazio striker calmly slots the ball past the desperate keeper into the far corner of the net....A perfect poachers goal. 2-0 Italy
Insigne is played on the ball after an error from Turkey, and from six yards out, he produces a lovely curling first-time finish into the far post. 3-0 Italy.
Italy impressed in a 3-0 win over Turkey. All the goals came in the second half in front of a Stadio Olimpico.
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