The referee's whistle finally sounded, but it disappeared beneath the roar that surged through the San Siro.
Every stand rose together, applause crashing into chants as blue scarves spun overhead, the stadium saluting a team that had finally given it something to believe in again.
"Final whistle here at the Giuseppe Meazza," the commentator said, and there was something in his voice that wasn't quite composure.
"Italy three, Ukraine nil. And Luciano Spalletti's Italy have announced themselves."
As the commentary went through their proceedings, the broadcast cameras found Spalletti and Rebrov on the touchline as the two managers met, exchanging a handshake.
One on top and the other outclassed.
"A revelation," the co-commentator said, as the camera moved across the pitch.
