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KIEV OLYMPIC STADIUM,
UKRAINE

Spain reign supreme in Euro 2012 as the far superior Iberian champions demolish Italy 4-0 in the final of Euro 2012. The hard facts are that Italy were never in this game, not a case that the Italians did not turn up. They were there OK but they were simply eclipsed as the rampant Spanish six man midfield combo locked the game down in the middle of the park, then sprayed the ball all across the park as goals from  Silva – Alba -  Torres – Mata simply overwhelmed the disconsolate Italians as they buckled under the Iberian onslaught.

The talented Italian national side looked impressive in the group games right through to the semi finals when they dispatched Germany 2-1. But once again come the final of Euro 2012  Italy inspired in previous games by impressive midfield playmaking by maestro Andrea Pirlo never got in the game as Spain claimed the triple crown – Euro 2008 Cup Winners – World Cup Winners 2010 -  and now became the first team ever to win back to back European Championships

Spain v Italy Match Round Up
Spain beat Italy 4-0.

Match Goals
Spain  – David Silva 14’ – Jordi Alba  41’ – Fernando Torres 84’ – Juan Mata 88’

Euro 2012 Match Ground
Final  Euro 2012
July 01, 2012
KIEV OLYMPIC STADIUM,
UKRAINE

Match Stats Ball Possession
Spain – 52%
Italy – 48%

Summary
Spain were magnificent on the day and proved that the ‘Beautiful Game’ is still intact as they turned on a football master class seen on TV by over one billion viewers from around the world.

Spain 4-0 Italy Euro 2012 Football Demolition in the Ukraine…

NATIONAL STADIUM,

WARSAW,

POLAND.

That man again Mario Balotelli always in the news front or back page but take a bow Mario for today you are the headlines on the sports back page! Two sizzling goals 20 and 36 minutes were enough to send Germany out of Euro 2012. The opener was a sizzling header when Mario rose to bullet head home the  first goal as he got on the end of a cross ball delivered in by Antonio Cassano. Then only sixteen minutes later in the 36^th minute hit a right foot screamer into the goal thanks to a beautifully weighted cross ball coming in from Riccardo Montolivo. That was that game over as Germany were cooked and all they could do was grab a penalty in second half injury time, but the penalty scored by Mesut Ozil was at best a symbolic gesture to confirm that there was in fact two teams on the pitch in this Euro 2012 Semi Final. Italy worthy winners on the day go through to the Final of Euro 2012.

Germany v Italy Match Round Up

Italy win beat Germany 2-1.

Match Goals

Italy  – Mario Balotelli –  2 Goals 20 and 36 minutes

Germany  – Mesut Ozil – Penalty 2^nd half injury time 90′ +2′

Euro 2012 Match Ground

Semi Final  Euro 2012

June 28, 2012

NATIONAL STADIUM,

WARSAW,

POLAND.

Match Stats Ball Possession

Germany – 54%

Italy – 46%

So to the Euro 2012 Final Italy v Spain, not expecting a thriller but on form and with a touch of luck could see Italy crowned Kings of Europe in Euro 2012. Italy as usual will line up with defense in mind to prevent them conceding a goal as Spain advance in waves, but it is likely that all Italy will have to do is score one goal on the counter attack and that may well be enough to see off Spain in the Ukraine. Watch out for playmaker supreme Andrea Pirlo this guy come final day will arguably be the difference between the two sides, and if Andrea Pirlo takes control of the midfield then expect Spain to buckle as Andrea Pirlo sprays his passes all over the park.

Mario Hits Two Goals as Germany Exit Euro 2012…

KIEV OLYMPIC STADIUM,
KIEV,
UKRAINE.

England could not score in a penalty shootout against Italy in Euro 2012 as Italy advance to the semi finals 4-2 on penalties. Luck no way! On the night after 120 minutes of play Italy had performed far better than England and although no goals had been scored Italy deserved to progress through to the final four of Euro 2012.

England in reality never looked like winning this quarter final as Italy were playing much better football as they hit the bar two times with 20 shots on goal. So when after it was all square after extra time all things being equal, justice was served when Italy won the game 4-2 on penalties, they were far the better team on the night.

England can look at the ball possession stats one more time, they tell the story if you do not have the ball to play with, it is very difficult to win a match especially when up against a top side like Italy.

England v Italy Match Round Up
Italy win beat England 4-2 in Penalty Shootout!

Match Goals
England – Wayne Rooney – Steven Gerrard – 2 Goals All Penalties

Italy – Mario Balotelli – Andrea Pirlo – Antonio Nocerino – Alessandro Diamanti – 4 Goals All Penalties

Euro 2012 Match Ground
Quarter Finals Euro 2012
June 24, 2012
KIEV OLYMPIC STADIUM,
KIEV,
UKRAINE.

Match Stats Ball Possession
England – 36%
Italy – 64%

England: Hart, Johnson, Terry, Lescott, Cole, Milner (Walcott 61), Gerrard, Parker (Henderson 94), Young, Rooney, Welbeck (Carroll 60). Subs Not Used: Green, Kelly, Baines, Jones, Jagielka, Downing, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Defoe, Butland.
Italy: Buffon, Abate (Maggio 90), Barzagli, Bonucci, Balzaretti, Pirlo, Marchisio, De Rossi (Nocerino 80), Montolivo, Balotelli, Cassano (Diamanti 78). Subs Not Used: Sirigu, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Thiago Motta, Di Natale, Giaccherini, Borini, Giovinco, De Sanctis.

Booked: Barzagli, Maggio.

Italy win 4-2 on penalties

Att: 56,500

Ref: Pedro Proenca (Portugal).

England Exit Euro 2012 as they cannot Score from the Penalty Spot…

Donbass Arena,
Ukraine

Well done goes to England as they scramble to beat host country Ukraine 1-0 to claim 7 points and go through to the round of eight as Group D winners of Euro 2012 with France securing the other qualification spot. Master tactician Roy Hodgson the wily old new England coach has played his squad in a deep playing formation for all the three group qualifying matches and the result has been 2 wins and the initial draw versus France.

However this style of playing deep means that England get less of the ball possession here are the stats

Match Stats Ball Possession
England v France
England – 40%
France – 60%

England v Sweden
England – 52%
Sweden – 48%

England v Ukraine

England – 42%
Ukraine – 58%

The question that needs asking is will Roy Hodgson set up his team to play in a more attacking line up in the games to come in Euro 2012 as he knows that playing deep or ‘Parking the Bus’ in front of goal will not win this prestigious tournament and be crowned ‘Kings of Europe’ In the next game versus Italy the same game format may be OK as Italy will by tradition set up Italian style playing deep with an eye on counter attacking. The game will be tight and likely to see the victors win the game scoring the only goal of the match.

Then if England do win, they will be through to the semi finals where they will not be able to keep the big guns at bay by resolute defending it will not work – they will not get away with doing a Chelsea style CL 2012 defend at all costs strategy!

Keep watching it is going to be interesting!

England v Ukraine Match Round Up
England win beat Ukraine 3-2!

Match Goals
England – Wayne Rooney – 48 minutes

Euro 2012 Match Ground
Group D
18:45 +00:00, June 19, 2012
Donbass Arena, Ukraine

England Play Deep To Top Group D Euro 2012 Beat Ukraine 1-0…