Super Mario – Super Hero Mario Balotelli was the hero for Italy in Warsaw, netting twice as they overcame the much fancied Germany 2-1 in the 2nd semi-final. It was though, a great team performance which saw the Azzurri through under the guidance of Cesare Prandelli who out maneuvered master tactician Joachim Low. Germany had…

Mario Balotelli atomic bomb goal vs Germany

Germany 1-2 Italy highlights Euro 2012 Semi-Final Germany: Neuer, Boateng, Hummels, Badstuber, Lahm, Schweinsteiger, Khedira, Kroos, Ozil, Podolski, Gomez. Subs: Wiese, Gundogan, Schmelzer, Howedes, Schurrle, Klose, Mueller, Bender, Mertesacker, Gotze, Reus, Zieler. Italy: Buffon, Balzaretti, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Pirlo, Marchisio, Montolivo, De Rossi, Balotelli, Cassano. Subs: Sirigu, Ogbonna, Thiago Motta, Abate, Di Natale, Giaccherini, Borini,…

Germany have progressed to the semi-finals of Euro 2012 at a canter.

Germany and Italy play out the second Euro 2012 semi-final on Thursday, with the winner set to face Spain in Sunday's final. Both teams are unbeaten in the competition to date, and are coming off the back of morale-boosting quarter-finals victories. Germany have lived up to pre-tournament expectations, and have set a new world record…

The first semi-final of Euro 2012 saw Spain sneak into their third successive major tournament final on penalties after the tightest of encounters against their Iberian rivals Portugal. Paulo Bento’s excellently-drilled side pushed the world champions all the way in a game as tightly-contested as Spain have been involved in for years. Cesc Fabregas, who…

There's good news for Joachim Loew and his Germany side.

Italy arrived at Euro 2012 off the back of a three straight defeats, and with a tricky group to navigate, expectation of Cesare Prandelli's men was low.

Germany came into Euro 2012 as one of the favourites to win the tournament and their route to the semi-finals has only served to boost their title credentials.

They may be coming up against the reigning World and European champions in their Euro 2012 semi-final, but Paulo Bento and his Portugal side are full of confidence. The Donbass Arena in Donetsk will be the scene for their match with Spain as Bento's improving team look to book their place in the tournament showpiece.…

Can Portugal cause an Iberian upset? When Portugal square up to neighbours Spain in the first Euro 2012 semi-final tonight few would disagree that they face a hugely-difficult task against the tournament favourites, current holders and world champions. Spain’s record in recent competitive international fixtures is enough to strike fear into any side and leave…

Spain and Portugal play out an Iberian derby on Wednesday in the first of the Euro 2012 semi-finals, with a place in the final against Germany or Italy on the line. Spain will enter the game as overwhelming favourites, and rightly so given their quality and ability. La Roja topped Group C with seven points…

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