This is a quite hard fought victory
for Spain, the Azzurris went neck-to-neck with the side who humiliated them 4-0
in last European Championship final. The performance is a
cause for renewed optimism amongst Italian supporters as much as anything.
Spain, started like their usual
way, were all over Italy from the opening minutes and nearly cracked the
opponent in the 2nd minute after Pedro Rodriguez got free in space in the
middle of the Italy box. The Barcelona forward's shot rolled just wide of the
post, barely missing giving La Roja a dream start to the match.
As the match went down
Italy started to back on their defensive & counter attack strategy, started
to create their chances, denied by Casillas in the 37th minute while
Maggio headed the ball following a center from Giaccherini, found the safe
hands of Spanish custodian only.
It could have been anybody’s
game in the second half of the schedule time, both the sides had their chances,
failed to
capitalise, we have seen some poor display of doing blunders in front
of opponent goal which guided the match into the extra-time.
During extra-time Spain were denied in
the 96th minute thanks to a fantastic reaction and block by De Rossi who
prevented Pique from getting onto a loose ball in the six-yard box. Sergio
Ramos had a chance on the ensuing corner, but couldn't get his header anywhere
near the goal.
Juan Mata missed the net
trying himself in the 108th minute instead of passing it to Arbeloa who was
lurking unmarked to his right.
It’s
raining missiles from Spanish armada inside the Azzuri box, in the 115th
Xavi tested the Italian custodian by a strong long ranger but was parried by
Gianluigi Buffon and off
the post. The ball ricocheted right to Javi Martinez
but his shot rolled wide at the far post.
Neither side failed to utilize
the extra time which guided the match into the penalty shoot-out.
After
a sixth successive penalties, Leonardo Bonucci for Italy succumbed in the 7th
while Jesus Navas scored the same & guided his team into the final, setup a
dream final with Brazil while Italy will play with Uruguay for the third place
spot.
During penalty shoot-out
Xavi, Iniesta, Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jaun Mata, Busquets & Jesus Navas
scored for Spain while Antonio Candreva, Alberto Aquilani, De Rossi, Giovinco,
Andrea Pirlo & Montolivo scored for Italy.
It was also the battle
between two current best goalkeepers in the World, Cassilas & Buffon both
have shown some extra-ordinary display of goalkeeping show during 120 minutes,
but none of them got rid of the ball during penalty shoot-out.
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