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Spain and Italy shared the points
Spain and Italy ended in a tie 1-1 in first match of Group C of Euro 2012. Both teams offered very dynamic football with numerous chances.
In the opening minutes of the meeting either of the two teams are not given and attacked with all strength. The first goal position is found to Spain, Fabregas lead ball submit it to Xavi, he brought David Silva, who made a weak shot to the Italian door.
Followed by the Italy response minutes later. From the free kick Andrea Pirlo sent a nice shot, but Casillas showed reflex and killed the ball.
The speed of game was stronger with every passing minute as both teams tried to pose a threat to the opponent's goal. First Cassano shoot from distance but his shot was saved by Casillas , then Marchisio shoot volley, but Casillas was again in his post.
At the end of halftime Xavi submit to Iniesta who tried transferring kick but the ball went over the crossbar.
The second part began with victimization in midfield as both teams tried to create a hazard. In the 54th minute Balotelli stole a ball from Ramos, forward and left alone against Casillas but missed.
Minutes after the failure of Balotelli the goal came in the door of Spain. Andrea Pirlo out wonderfully entered as reserve Antonio Di Natale, who came face to face with Casillas and did not hesitate and opened the scoring in favor of the "Squadra Azzurri" - 0:1.
After the goal Spaniards rushed in incessant attacks that have paid off after four minutes. David Silva found a nice pass to Fabregas in the penalty area, which at close range even the score - 1:1.
In the 76th minute Fernando Torres received a ball from Iniesta out alone against Buffon, tried to pass him, but the experienced Italian goalkeeper unraveled it and prevent a goal.
Four minutes before the end Torres made ??a new glaring omission. Chelsea striker stayed again face to face with Buffon, tried to pass but the ball licked the upper beam of the Italian door. In the continuation of the game Italy had the opportunity to take the valuable three points after Marchisio failed to overcome Casillas, left alone against him. So Spain and Italy shared the points after an extremely competitive battle.