Azzurris

A repeat of 82'. Italia meets Germania.

Italia had the lions share of possesion in the first half, defending and attacking well. Looks like an end to the catenachio era. Nil nil at half time. The Germans turn on their game, coming on strong in the second half. After an exciting and goalless 90mins the game went into extra time with Italia coming close twice in the first 3mins. Gilardino brought it all the way to the line and places his shot into the post and less than a minute later Zambrotta almost brings the goalpost down with a powerful shot! Raifungkulo! It should have gone in both times. All of Germany held their breath.

The German team weren't sitting back either with Podolski coming close twice. Once heading wide in the box and the next pulled off a great save by Gigi Buffon. Italia looked potent with Jaquinta and Del "Il Professori" Piero in the line up. Pirlo came close with a cracker only to be pushed off by Lehmann! Both sides does not look like taking any prisoners this time. 2mins from time the Azzuris struck! A crisp pass from Pirlo and great shot placed in the far corner off Lehmann from Grosso...the man that gave Italia the last gasp winner against Australia and all hell breaks loose in the stands!

Germania being no push overs themselves came out baying for blood. In the dying seconds, an interception by Italian captain Canavaro, who has been having a splendid game, passes a great ball to Gilardino who pushes another beauty to Del "il proffesori" Piero who kills the game off with superb curler to the far side of Lehmann... once again! What a Goal! What a Game! Italia 2 Germania 0. Italia has emerged victorious amidst match fixing allegations back home.

Arriverdeci Germania. Forza Italia! Forza Azzurri!