Gianluigi Donnarumma, goalkeeper of the Italian national team, he assured this Saturday, after overcoming Dino Zoff's record of 1,143 minutes without conceding and extend it to 1,168, which “is incredible” to surpass “a legend” as the meta world champion in 1982.
“I surpassed a legend, I am very excited, although personal records come later, before I work for the team to win, “he said. Donnarumma at the end of the Italy-Austria at Wembley, in which his team, with much suffering and extra time, advanced to the quarterfinals of the European Championship.
“Beating someone like Zoff is amazing“added the young Italian goal, 22, in statements to Italian television” Sky Sport “.
Donnarumma He also considered that “advancing suffering is worth much more” and that this meeting will allow Italy to face the quarters “with more confidence and maturity.”
After the 0-0 of the ninety minutes, in which Italy was on the brink of the abyss, the “azzurri” sealed the victories thanks to the goals of Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina.
Sasa kalajdzic He scored with a header, with five minutes remaining, the goal that restored hope to Austria.