Euro 2020 finals: The only Italians in full Hawke's Bay pub celebrate Euro glory

Amid a sea of football fans dressed in red and white at a Hawke's Bay pub, they were the only pair in blue, waving a handmade Italian flag.

And after riding the ups and downs of 120 minutes (plus) of drama, Paolo Pancotti and his 12-year-old daughter Tula found themselves the only ones celebrating at the Westshore Beach Inn.

Paolo Pancotti and his 12-year-old daughter Tula Pancotti were thrilled with the result, despite being the only Italian supporters at the Westshore Beach Inn in Napier. Photo / Warren Buckland

The Italians won an agonising Euro 2020 final penalty shootout over England 3-2 after scores were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and then again at the end of extra time.

While it was initially a bit intimidating being the only two Italian supporters, with Paolo "hiding in the corner", everyone was friendly as the reality of 55 years without a major trophy continued for England.

Napier's Tula Pancotti, 12, showed her support for the Italian team at Westshore Beach Inn. Photo / Warren Buckland

"It was great to share the hand-biting game with my daughter. It was her first final today and what a happy ending," Paolo said.

Football fans across the Bay woke up early to catch the heated Euro 2020 final between Italy and England. Photo / Warren Buckland

"I just got off the phone from my brother in Italy and I'm feeling amazing. There's one sport in Italy - football."

Tense moments at the Westshore Beach Inn in Napier where fans watched the close game. Photo / Warren Buckland

He said the result was a "bit unexpected" after such a "tight" game.

"It could have gone either way.

"My personal feeling is that Italy could have played better."

There were a few teary-eyed Brits after the agonising penalty shootout saw Italy take home the win. Photo / Warren Buckland

He felt a bit sorry for England's fans, adding that it's "just a game".

The father and daughter were off from the pub to celebrate the win with chocolate, as had been promised.

Eleven-year-old Henrik Melsness, of Napier, shared his first big final football game with dad, Paul Melsness at the Rose and Shamrock Village Inn in Havelock North. Photo / Warren Buckland