Italy beats Germany to reach Euro final
WARSAW, Jun. 28, 2012 (AMP) — Poland Ukraine 2012 : Italy reached the UEFA Euro final for the fourth time in their history with a 2-1 win against Germany (halftime: 2-0) on Thursday night at the Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw.
Mario Balotelli scored dual goals
Italy dominated the first half thanks to goals from Balotelli ('20, '36). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Italians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by in the th minute.
Fixtures and Results : Second stage
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Overview
Germany at the Euro
- 3 titles (1972, 1980, 1996)
- 11 appearances (first in 1972)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1972, 1980, 1996) Runners-up (1976, 1992, 2008)
Italy at the Euro
- 1 title (1968)
- 8 appearances (first in 1968)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Champions (1968) Runners-up (2000) Fourth Place (1980)
Germany
1:2
Italy
1:2 (0:2)
- 28 June 2012
- 20:45
- Warsaw
Euro History
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