Italy Kick Germany Out of Euro 2012 in 2nd Semi-Final
Send to Kindle
Italian forward Mario Balotelli reacts after scoring during the Euro 2012 semi-final match against Germany. Photo by CNN
Italy have kicked Germany out of Euro 2012, winning 1:2 the second semi-final in Warsaw Thursday night.
Mario Balotelli's first-half double saw Italy through to the final of Euro 2012 as they stunned Germany in Warsaw.
Germany were hot favourites going into this semi-final but Balotelli struck twice before half-time and Germany were unable to claw their way back.
Mesut Ozil pulled a goal back from the penalty spot in injury time, but Italy deservedly held on to set up a final against Spain on Sunday.
The win continues Italy's remarkable record in major tournaments against Germany, who have failed to beat the Italians in eight attempts.
- » Jubilant Spain Parties Overnight after Euro 2012 Win
- » Spain Crush Italy, Win Euro 2012 Title
- » Platini: Euro 2020 Should be Hosted by Entire Europe
- » Italy's Balotelli: Goals against Germany are for My Mum
- » Loew: Germany Played with Real Heart, Our Time Will Come
- » Spain Beat Portugal in Euro 2012 Semi-Final after Penalty Kicks
founded 2001