Holding on to a slender lead against the defending European champions, you’d expect the Italian bench to be a little tense.
With the Spanish taking a hold on things as the clock ticked away, the ball happened to roll in the direction of soon-to-be Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
Already riled at several refereeing decisions and a couple of misplaced Italian passes, Conte left his technical area to smash the ball away in disgust as one of his players failed to control a pass.
We love the way he’s mid-rant as he wraps his right foot around it…
Should we add Conte as an option in the #UFL draft?https://t.co/td01r2rmsE
— FanClash ⚽️ (@FanClashApp) June 27, 2016
Viewers seemed to enjoy Conte’s passionate display.
Next season. Manchester United get a controversial penalty against Chelsea. Conte & Jose strangle each other. Can't wait.
— Jordan (@FourFourJordan) June 27, 2016
Just give us Conte already! #ITA
— Louis (@RealityChelsea) June 27, 2016
Conte looks class. Love managers that get so passionate like that 👏🏾
— Jordan Graham (@JordanGr_11) June 27, 2016
Gotta love Conte's passion here. Certainly living every tackle, every pass, every situation along with his players. Motivation.
— Jonas Adnan Giæver (@CheGiaevara) June 27, 2016
On this evidence, they might want to extend the technical areas at Stamford Bridge in time for next season.
The Italians sewed things up in stoppage time when Graziano Pelle volleyed home a second goal. They’ll face Germany in the quarter-finals and could potentially face England in a semi-final.
