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EURO 2012 - Final

Date: 01/07/2012 Time: 19:45  

Live Commentary

90+4`The referee of this match blows the final whistle.
90+3`If we take a look at the statistics, we can see that the home team have had 52% ball possession compared to away team's 48%.
90+3`Great shot by Sergio Ramos directly into the frame of the goal but the goalkeeper can't be surprised. He saves it.
90+3`Fernando Torres crosses the ball.
90+2`Andrea Pirlo commits a foul against Alvaro Arbeloa.
90+1`Fernando Torres commits a foul against Federico Balzaretti.
90`The fourth official shows there are [num] minute(s) of time to be added.
88`goalGOOOAAAL! - Juan Mata manages to put the ball in their opponent's net.
88`Fernando Torres from Spain directs a ball squarely in the box.
88`Sergio Ramos of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
87`The game is stopped. The linesman shows that Mario Balotelli from Italy is in offside position.
87`A tactical substitution is to be made. Andrés Iniesta leaves the pitch being substituted by Juan Mata.
86`Fernando Torres commits a foul against Ignazio Abate.
86`From the statistics, we can see that today's attendance is 63170.
85`Iker Casillas manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
85`Antonio Di Natale of Italy passes the ball to a team mate.
84`goalGOOOAAAL! - Fernando Torres manages to put the ball in their opponent's net.
84`Xavi Hernandez from Spain directs the ball behind the defence.
83`The game is stopped. The linesman shows that Alvaro Arbeloa from Spain is in offside position.
83`Xavi Hernandez of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
82`Andrea Barzagli manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
82`Great dribbling shown by Alvaro Arbeloa passing through several players from the opponent's squad.
81`It's a goal kick for Italy.
81`Unsuccessful shot by Pedro Rodriguez from outside the box. The ball passes near the opponent's goal.
81`Xavi Hernandez from Spain takes a short corner kick so let's see whether this will bring something more to them.
80`Andrés Iniesta from Spain passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79`The game is stopped. The linesman shows that Pedro Rodriguez from Spain is in offside position.
79`Jordi Alba from Spain directs a ball squarely in the box.
79`Andrés Iniesta of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
79`The team of Spain starts a counter attack so let's see the result of this action.
78`Andrés Iniesta commits a foul against Andrea Pirlo.
78`Alvaro Arbeloa commits a foul against Daniele De Rossi.
77`It's a goal kick for Italy.
77`Xavi Hernandez from Spain takes a short corner kick so let's see whether this will bring something more to them.
77`Andrés Iniesta takes a nice shot towards the goal, but the ball is well blocked by the adversary.
75`A tactical substitution is to be made. Cesc Fabregas leaves the pitch being substituted by Fernando Torres.
74`Gianluigi Buffon comes forward and succeeds in catching the ball.
74`Cesc Fabregas from Spain directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74`Cesc Fabregas from Spain plays a 1-2 with Pedro Rodriguez.
73`Xabi Alonso commits a foul against Mario Balotelli.
72`The game is stopped. The linesman shows that Antonio Di Natale from Italy is in offside position.
71`Now, the team of Spain is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
70`Pedro Rodriguez from Spain directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
69`Andrés Iniesta of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
69`Now, the team of Spain is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
69`Andrés Iniesta from Spain directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67`Pedro Rodriguez commits a foul against Mario Balotelli.
67`Now, the team of Spain is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67`Alvaro Arbeloa from Spain sends the ball into the opponent's half of the field but his attempt to cross was successfully blocked.
66`Now, the team of Spain is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
66`Xavi Hernandez from Spain successfully passes the ball in the box and finds a team mate.
65`Maybe Mario Balotelli forgets he is playing football right now... He touches the ball with his hand.
65`Leonardo Bonucci manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
65`Alvaro Arbeloa crosses the ball.
65`If we take a look at the statistics, we can see that the home team have had 46% ball possession compared to away team's 54%.
65`Italy end the game with ten man because Thiago Motta has had to leave the pitch and Italy have no subs left.
64`Leonardo Bonucci commits a foul against Sergio Busquets.
64`It's a free kick. Andrea Pirlo is crossing into the opponent's box.
63`Alvaro Arbeloa commits a foul against Mario Balotelli.
62`Let's see the decision of the referee... It will be a drop ball and the game goes on.
62`It isn't nice at all. As it can be seen, Thiago Motta is injured and will have to receive medical help off the pitch.
61`As we can see, Thiago Motta is injured. The medical team is on the pitch trying to help him continue the match.
60`The game is stopped.
60`Xabi Alonso from Spain plays dangerously against Andrea Pirlo and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
59`A tactical substitution is to be made. David Silva leaves the pitch being substituted by Pedro Rodriguez.
58`It's a goal kick for Spain.
58`Unsuccessful shot by Mario Balotelli from outside the box. The ball passes near the opponent's goal.
58`Iker Casillas from Spain stops the attack with an interception.
58`It's a free kick. Andrea Pirlo is crossing into the opponent's box.
57`Sergio Ramos commits a foul against Antonio Di Natale.
57`Now, the team of Italy is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
56`A tactical substitution is to be made. Riccardo Montolivo leaves the pitch being substituted by Thiago Motta.
56`Andrés Iniesta from Spain passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56`Andrea Pirlo from Italy passes the ball in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
55`The game is stopped. The linesman shows that Antonio Di Natale from Italy is in offside position.
54`Gianluigi Buffon comes forward and succeeds in catching the ball.
54`Andrés Iniesta from Spain passes the ball in the box, but his team mates fail to benefit from it.
53`Andrea Pirlo commits a foul against Xavi Hernandez.
53`Gerard Piqué manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
53`It's a free kick. Andrea Pirlo is crossing into the opponent's box.
52`Cesc Fabregas commits a foul against Andrea Pirlo.
52`Now, the team of Italy is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
51`Antonio Di Natale from Italy passes the ball in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
51`Antonio Di Natale has a great chance for goal but the opponent's goalkeeper is careful and saves the ball!
51`Riccardo Montolivo of Italy passes the ball to a team mate.
51`Now, the team of Italy is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
51`Sergio Ramos manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
51`Daniele De Rossi sends a long pass forward, trying to organize their attack.
51`Gerard Piqué manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
50`Great dribbling shown by Mario Balotelli passing through several players from the opponent's squad.
50`Gianluigi Buffon comes forward and succeeds in catching the ball.
50`Xavi Hernandez from Spain directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50`David Silva of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
49`As we can see, Alvaro Arbeloa is injured. The medical team is on the pitch trying to help him continue the match.
49`Mario Balotelli commits a foul against Alvaro Arbeloa.
49`Sergio Ramos takes a nice shot towards the goal, but the ball is well blocked by the adversary.
49`It's a free kick. Xavi Hernandez is crossing into the opponent's box.
48`Federico Balzaretti commits a foul against Alvaro Arbeloa.
48`Cesc Fabregas shoots, but the goalkeeper shows his qualities. The ball is still in the field...
48`Great dribbling shown by Cesc Fabregas passing through several players from the opponent's squad.
48`David Silva of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
47`It's a goal kick for Italy.
47`Unsuccessful shot by Cesc Fabregas from outside the box. The ball passes near the opponent's goal.
47`David Silva of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
46`It's a goal kick for Spain.
46`It seemed that Antonio Di Natale from Italy headed the ball well but it is just wide.
46`Ignazio Abate crosses the ball.
46`Now, the team of Italy is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
46`Ignazio Abate from Italy sends the ball into the opponent's half of the field but his attempt to cross was successfully blocked.
46`A tactical substitution is to be made. Antonio Cassano leaves the pitch being substituted by Antonio Di Natale.
46`We can hear the referee's whistle. So, let's get the second half underway.
45+2`The referee blows for a halftime, so we already have the first 45 minutes behind us.
45+1`David Silva shoots from outside the box but the goalkeeper shows he's not an amateur. He saves.
45+1`The fourth official shows there are [num] minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1`Claudio Marchisio manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
45+1`It's a free kick. Xavi Hernandez is crossing into the opponent's box.
45`goalObviously, Andrea Barzagli is a big professional. He makes a tactical foul, and should be happy he receives only a yellow card.
45`Andrea Barzagli from Italy trips Andrés Iniesta.
44`The team of Spain starts a counter attack so let's see the result of this action.
44`Riccardo Montolivo shoots, but the goalkeeper shows his qualities. The ball is still in the field...
44`Antonio Cassano of Italy passes the ball to a team mate.
44`The team of Italy starts a counter attack so let's see the result of this action.
42`If we take a look at the statistics, we can see that the home team have had 48% ball possession compared to away team's 52%.
41`goalGOOOAAAL! - Jordi Alba manages to put the ball in their opponent's net.
41`Xavi Hernandez of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
39`Federico Balzaretti commits a foul against David Silva.
39`It's a goal kick for Spain.
38`Unsuccessful shot by Mario Balotelli from outside the box. The ball passes near the opponent's goal.
38`Leonardo Bonucci manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
38`Cesc Fabregas crosses the ball.
38`Now, the team of Italy is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37`Claudio Marchisio from Italy passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36`Now, the team of Spain is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
35`The game is stopped. The linesman shows that David Silva from Spain is in offside position.
35`Alvaro Arbeloa from Spain passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34`Andrés Iniesta from Spain passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33`David Silva commits a foul against Daniele De Rossi.
33`The goalkeeper succeeds to block a long range shot sent by Antonio Cassano, and the ball remains in the field.
32`Iker Casillas comes forward and succeeds in catching the ball.
32`Daniele De Rossi sends a long pass forward, trying to organize their attack.
31`It's a goal kick for Spain.
31`Antonio Cassano from Italy passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30`It's a goal kick for Spain.
30`It's a free kick. Andrea Pirlo is crossing into the opponent's box.
29`David Silva obstructs Daniele De Rossi and no doubt it will be a free kick. Yes, the referee blows his whistle.
29`Great shot by Antonio Cassano directly into the frame of the goal but the goalkeeper can't be surprised. He saves it.
29`Daniele De Rossi of Italy passes the ball to a team mate.
28`Now, the team of Italy is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27`Iker Casillas comes forward and succeeds in catching the ball.
27`Iker Casillas from Spain stops the attack with an interception.
27`Federico Balzaretti crosses the ball.
26`Federico Balzaretti from Italy stops the attack with an interception.
26`Xavi Hernandez from Spain successfully passes the ball in the box and finds a team mate.
26`Mario Balotelli commits a foul against Sergio Ramos.
25`goalNo doubt, it was a clear foul committed by Gerard Piqué, so he receives a yellow card going directly into referee's notebook.
25`The referee says it's a foul. Gerard Piqué charges Antonio Cassano from behind.
25`Cesc Fabregas from Spain passes the ball in the box, but his team mates fail to benefit from it.
24`David Silva manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
24`Ignazio Abate crosses the ball.
23`It's a goal kick for Spain.
22`Federico Balzaretti from Italy has a nice opportunity to score but his shot is not quite accurate and the ball misses the target.
22`David Silva from Spain stops the attack with an interception.
22`Claudio Marchisio crosses the ball.
22`If we take a look at the statistics, we can see that the home team have had 55% ball possession compared to away team's 45%.
22`The team of Italy take a throw-in in their half of the pitch.
21`There is a substitution down there. Giorgio Chiellini goes out and Federico Balzaretti takes his place.
21`It isn't nice at all. As it can be seen, Giorgio Chiellini is injured and will have to receive medical help off the pitch.
20`Andrea Pirlo manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
20`Xabi Alonso crosses the ball.
20`Andrea Barzagli manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
20`Xabi Alonso crosses the ball.
20`Giorgio Chiellini makes an error in the defence and it might be really dangerous for his team.
20`Jordi Alba manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
20`Ignazio Abate from Italy successfully passes the ball in the box and finds a team mate.
18`Iker Casillas manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
18`Corner kick for the team of Italy. Andrea Pirlo is about to send the ball in.
18`Nice clearance by Sergio Ramos. It is a corner kick for their opponents so let's see whether they will take advantage of it.
18`It seemed that Andrea Barzagli from Italy headed the ball well but it is just wide.
18`Corner kick for the team of Italy. Andrea Pirlo is about to send the ball in.
17`Nice clearance by Sergio Busquets. It is a corner kick for their opponents so let's see whether they will take advantage of it.
17`A player from the team of Italy makes a long throw into the opponent's field.
17`It's a goal kick for Spain.
17`Iker Casillas from Spain stops the attack with an interception.
16`Corner kick for the team of Italy. Andrea Pirlo is about to send the ball in.
16`Fine try for Andrea Pirlo but his free kick is well blocked by an opponent.
15`Alvaro Arbeloa pushes Mario Balotelli and the referee blows for a foul.
14`goalGOOOAAAL! - Nice header by David Silva from the team of Spain. He just tapped the ball into the opponent's net.
14`Cesc Fabregas of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
14`Andrés Iniesta of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
13`Xavi Hernandez from Spain passes the ball in the box, but his team mates fail to benefit from it.
12`The pitch is just great today and no doubt the players from both teams would enjoy playing on it.
12`Let's see the decision of the referee... It will be a drop ball and the game goes on.
12`The game is stopped.
11`Iker Casillas manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
11`Andrea Pirlo sends a long pass forward, trying to organize their attack.
11`It's a goal kick for Italy.
10`Xavi Hernandez from Spain has a nice opportunity to score but his shot is not quite accurate and the ball misses the target.
10`Xavi Hernandez from Spain plays a 1-2 with Cesc Fabregas.
10`Andrés Iniesta takes a nice shot towards the goal, but the ball is well blocked by the adversary.
10`Xavi Hernandez takes a nice shot towards the goal, but the ball is well blocked by the adversary.
8`Ignazio Abate manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
8`Jordi Alba crosses the ball.
8`Andrés Iniesta from Spain passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7`It's a goal kick for Italy.
7`It seemed that Sergio Ramos from Spain headed the ball well but it is just wide.
7`Corner kick for the team of Spain. Xavi Hernandez is about to send the ball in.
7`Jordi Alba from Spain passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7`Andrés Iniesta of Spain passes the ball to a team mate.
6`It's a goal kick for Italy.
6`Sergio Ramos is ready for a free kick and... Nothing special from this shot, the ball goes wide.
6`Daniele De Rossi commits a foul against Xavi Hernandez.
5`Now, the team of Spain is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
5`Sergio Ramos manages to clear the ball and temporarily takes away the pressure of the opponents.
5`Antonio Cassano of Italy passes the ball to a team mate.
4`Now, the team of Spain is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
4`David Silva from Spain passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4`Great dribbling shown by David Silva passing through several players from the opponent's squad.
3`Xabi Alonso commits a foul against Ignazio Abate.
2`It's a goal kick for Spain.
2`Andrea Pirlo from Italy has a nice opportunity to score but his shot is not quite accurate and the ball misses the target.
2`Antonio Cassano of Italy passes the ball to a team mate.
2`Giorgio Chiellini from Italy successfully passes the ball in the box and finds a team mate.
2`Now, the team of Italy is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2`Now, the team of Italy is taking a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1`Sergio Ramos commits a foul against Mario Balotelli.
1`Spain taps the ball in and the game continues.
The game is underway and the two teams are ready to give their best to win this duel.
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4 - 3 - 3    Formation    4 - 1 - 3 - 2
  • Alba
  • Alonso
  • Iniesta
  • Ramos
  • Casillas
  • Busquets
  • Fabregas
  • Piqué
  • Hernandez
  • Silva
  • Arbeloa
  • Abate
  • Marchisio
  • Cassano
  • Barzagli
  • Montolivo
  • Pirlo
  • Buffon
  • Balotelli
  • Bonucci
  • Rossi
  • Chiellini
Lineups
1.Iker Casillas
17.Alvaro Arbeloa
3.Gerard Piqué
15.Sergio Ramos
18.Jordi Alba
8.Xavi Hernandez
16.Sergio Busquets
14.Xabi Alonso
21.David Silva 59'
10.Cesc Fabregas 75'
6.Andrés Iniesta 87'
Manager: Vicente del Bosque
Substitutes
12.Victor Valdes
23.Jose Reina
2.Raul Albiol
4.Javier Martinez
5.Juanfran
7.Pedro Rodriguez 59'
9.Fernando Torres 75'
11.Alvaro Negredo
13.Juan Mata 87'
19.Fernando Llorente
20.Santiago Cazorla
22.Jesus Navas
1.Gianluigi Buffon
7.Ignazio Abate
15.Andrea Barzagli
19.Leonardo Bonucci
3.Giorgio Chiellini 21'
21.Andrea Pirlo
8.Claudio Marchisio
18.Riccardo Montolivo 56'
16.Daniele De Rossi
10.Antonio Cassano 46'
9.Mario Balotelli
Manager: Claudio Cesare Prandelli
Substitutes
12.Salvatore Sirigu
14.Morgan De Sanctis
2.Christian Maggio
4.Angelo Obinze Ogbonna
5.Thiago Motta 56'
6.Federico Balzaretti 21'
11.Antonio Di Natale 46'
13.Emanuele Giaccherini
17.Fabio Borini
20.Sebastian Giovinco
22.Alessandro Diamanti
23.Antonio Nocerino
Predictions and tips
Score distribution:
303353 nc
home
draw
away
Total members' predictions: 478
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