Italy beats Hungary to reach European semifinals
A 37–20 win in Milan secured top spot in Group C and a place in the Group A semifinals in 2027.
Italy defeated Hungary 37–20 at Milan’s Velodromo Vigorelli, completing its qualification campaign for the 2027 Senior Tackle European Championship unbeaten in Group C and earning a place in the Group A semifinals.
The supplied report from the Italian Federation of American Football (FIDAF) does not state the match date. It says Italy will face Finland in the semifinals in 2027.
Italy builds a commanding first-half lead
Italy led 21–0 at halftime after three touchdowns in the second quarter. Ryan Minniti opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown, followed by a Luke Zahradka pass to Matteo Mozzanica and a late first-half connection between Zahradka and Luciano Giuliani. Jacopo Impallomeni converted all three scores.
The Italian defense had kept Hungary from scoring in the first half, while the visitors also missed a field-goal attempt, according to FIDAF.
Hungary responds, but Italy holds on
Hungary got on the board in the third quarter when quarterback Zalan Dancso scored on a run, with Zalan Halasz adding the conversion. Italy answered through Giacomo Mibelli, whose touchdown extended the lead to 28–7.
Tommaso Tenconi added a rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Hungary scored again through Nandor Toth, and Italy ultimately closed out a 37–20 win. FIDAF’s report describes the visitors’ second-half response but says Italy maintained control of the game.
Semifinal place secured
The result gave Italy first place in Group C and qualification for the Group A semifinals of the 2027 Senior Tackle European Championship. The next opponent named by FIDAF is Finland.
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The 37–20 result completed Italy’s Group C campaign with an unbeaten record, according to FIDAF.
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