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Friday 29 June 2012


Euro 2012 -Germany vs Italy - 2nd Semifinal Results, Analysis


Mario Balotelli powered the 'Azzuri' into the final of the European Cup 2012 , with a double strike in the 16th and 36 minute  respectively . Germany lost  the game 1-2 , in spite of a late added time goal by Mesut Ozil which proved to be of little concession for the Germans. Germany were the only team in the tournament who had wiped out all  of there previous opponents during earlier encounters , but this time around  the Italians proved to be their  ruination in Warsaw . Italian Forward Mario Balotelli who has been under the spotlight for various incidents and actions throughout the  course of the tournament was the savior for the Azzuri after slotting in two crucial goals , which gave the 2006 World Champions the final breakthrough. Italy after their victory last night , advances to the ultimate round to confront another evenly matched counterpart Spain , on 1st July in Kyiv

Prandelli's men relied more on their defense and midfeild to outwit the Germans , and a spectacular performance from Balotelli earned Italy their much deserving victory, Germans coming into this game , were wary of the fact  that there last seven meetings hadn't been  fruitful  as they lost every time they faced Italy in such big competitions  . Most notably during the semfinals of the World Cup 2006 , where Italy emerged as the eventual winners of the World cup after overhauling Germany on their home soil .It's safe to say that Germans were jinxed to an extent .

The first goal came just halfway through the first phase , when Manchester City man  Balotelli slotted in a header giving his side the lead , "Super Mario" struck back again,  nine minutes from the break assuring their lead in the first half. Germans were not hesitant to test Buffon's mettle as they kept knocking on the Italian goal, Mats Hummel would have almost gave Germany their lead , had it not been for Andre Pirlo .

Attacks and Counter attack followed as neither team was ready to bow down. Mesut Ozil , who secured a starting spot yesterday and made full use of this opportunity but the breakthrough from the Real Madrid start came quite late in the additional time , it was already game over for Germany . 

Super Mario who has been criticized on many occasions in the past games, be it for for his raging temper or his attitude off the feild , but after yesterday's performance no one can overlook his contribution in putting Italy through to the finals , against one of the most best teams in the world ,Germany. 

Italy will now meet Spain again , on 1st July in Kyiv ,Ukraine.

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