Spain beats Italy in shoot out to reach Confederations Cup final
FORTALEZA, Jun. 27, 2013 (AMP) — Brazil 2013 : Spain reached the FIFA Confederations Cup final for the very first time in their history after defeating Italy 7-6 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Thursday afternoon at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza.
The score was still nil-all at the end of the regulation game time and overtime. The Spaniards finally emerged the victors in the penalty shootout session by winning 7-6.
Fixtures and Results : Second stage
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Overview
Spain at the Confederations Cup
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2009)
- Statistics: Third Place (2009)
Italy at the Confederations Cup
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2009)

Spain

0:0

Italy
7:6 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 27 June 2013
- 16:00
- Fortaleza
Confederations Cup History

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