EURO 2008 Q/FINAL: SPAIN 4 - ITALY 2 - NAIL BITTER IN PENALTIES (SEE VIDEO)

At last SPAIN has shaken off history & a very tough opponent
ITALY in the most dramatic way possible, in the penalty shoot
out that went Spain´s way with a final 4-2 scoreline.

The heroe was Spanish goalkeeper & Captain IKER CASILLAS
who stopped two goals to help guide his team to victory & into next
Thursdays Semi-Final against Russia.









Spain was superior throughout the whole game, with penalties not
called, posts & near misses that gave the feeling that luck would
again not smile favourbly on the Spaniards. After 90 minutes the
0-0 draw forced the extra-time that finished without goals & the
game went into the feared penalties.

But this time luck & justice would smile Spain´s way after Casillas
stopped two penalties, & cancelled out the Dani Guiza failed attempt
stopped by Buffon. Cesc Fabregas was the man in charge to score
the decider & give Spain the victory.



















Great match from the whole team overall, their best match to
date, with special mentions for SILVA ( above), SENNA, VILLA
& the defenders MARCHENA & PUYOL

















The man of the match was voted IKER CASILLAS who apart
from the penalties made some decisive saves throughout the
game. Iker now stands along with Buffon as the best goalkeepers
in the World after tonights performance.

Now next step Russia, next Thursday in the semi-final.

See Video of penalty shoot-out:



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