Mario Balotelli struck twice to seal Italy's 2-1 semi-final win over Germany to leave the Germans' Euro 2012 aim in tatters while the Azzurri marched on to the final. The 21-year-old Manchester City star broke German hearts with a first-half header and inspiring strike as Joachim Loew's inexpert team - the youngest of the 16 at Euro 2012 - unsuccessful to cope with Cesare Prandelli's street-wise Italians.
A late penalty from Mesut Ozil show no more than a consolation for the Germans whose 16-year wait for a major title continues. Italy are now into final in Kiev to face defending champions Spain with the Italians bidding to win their first European crown since 1968.Man-of-the-match Andrea Pirlo was again excellent for the Italians, as the 33-year-old Juventus star had been in the quarter-final win over England.
A late penalty from Mesut Ozil show no more than a consolation for the Germans whose 16-year wait for a major title continues. Italy are now into final in Kiev to face defending champions Spain with the Italians bidding to win their first European crown since 1968.Man-of-the-match Andrea Pirlo was again excellent for the Italians, as the 33-year-old Juventus star had been in the quarter-final win over England.
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