On 24 June 2012 the quarter-final of the European Championships between England and Italy will be staged in Kiev. Cesare Prandelli’s blues arrive at the appointment from second in the group, behind Spain and qualified thanks to the success in the last match against Ireland, thus leaving Croatia behind. England was much more convincing, first in a group that saw the presence of France, Sweden and the hosts of Ukraine. The game travels on the rails of equilibrium, without unlocking despite some important occasions, such as a post hit by De Rossi and a save by Buffon on Johnson. We go to penalties, where Balotelli and Gerrard transform their executions. Montolivo sends his conclusion to the side, Rooney is not wrong. Despite the disadvantage, Pirlo darts a spoon and punishes Hart. It’s the turning point because first Young, then Ashley Cole miss their chance. Nocerino is perfect and it’s up to Diamanti to score the decisive penalty.
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