England’s goalkeeper Joe Hart dives the wrong way for Italy’s Alessandro Diamanti (not pictured) to score the winning penalty in a penalty shoot-out during their Euro 2012 quarter-final soccer match at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev, June 24, 2012. With decisive penalty, Diamanti shows his worth Alessandro Diamanti is a relative newcomer to Italy’s national […]
Video Itali 4-2 England [Penalti] EURO 2012
Italy missed a host of chances during the game, but Diamanti scored when it mattered, during their UEFA EURO 2012 quarter-final match 24 June 2012 (25 Jun 2012). © PA Photos Italy oust England on penalties England 2-4 [0-0] Italy Match Summary Man of the Match: Andrea Pirlo. The playmaker was kept quiet for all […]
Video Sepanyol 2-0 Perancis EURO 2012
Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the opening goal past Hugo Lloris of France during their UEFA EURO 2012 quarter-final match 23 June 2012 (24 Jun 2012). Alonso sends Spain through Spain 2-0 France Match Summary Man of the Match: Jordi Alba. The full-back offered some rare width to Spain’s attacks and it is worth noting […]
Video Jerman 4-2 Greece EURO 2012
Germany rout sorry Greece Germany 4-2 Greece Match Summary Man of the Match: Mesut Ozil. Waving his creative wand again, Ozil glided around the pitch laying on chances and producing openings at will. He may not have scored but he spearheaded Germany’s unrelenting attacks on Greece’s hassled defence. Germany verdict: Another ruthless win and thoroughly […]
Video Portugal 1-0 Czech Republic EURO 2012
Ronaldo heads Portugal into semis Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal A 79th-minute header from Cristiano Ronaldo finally ended the Czechs’ stubborn resistance and set up a semi-final meeting with Spain or France. Match Summary Man of the Match: Cristiano Ronaldo. A tremendous display, once more. The powerhouse was in the mood, yet the curse of the […]