The referee blows his final whistle Italy beat Germany 2-1 to set up a Euro 2012 final with title holders Spain.
90+4 Too little, too late for Germany.
90+3 Very exciting dying seconds! Germany, with the support of keeper Neuer, pile on pressure.
90+2 Germany were awarded the penalty for a handball on Italy defender Balzaretti.
90 OZIL SCORES! HE CONVERTS THE PENALTY.
90 PENALTY FOR GERMANY!!
89 Bufoon denies Germany again!! He blocks a deflected close-range effort from Hummels.
89 Andrea Pirlo is Italy's undisputed star. He stakes his claim for the tournament's best player award. He will probably vie with Spain's Andres Iniesta for the prestigious prize.
86 A Toni Kroos volley goes wide. Four minutes remaining before the end.
82 Antonio Di Natale squanders another clear-cut chance!! He breaks clear of a disastrous defence but he hits the side netting with only Neuer to beat. Poor finish from the Udinese marksman.
80 A rare chance for Germany but Kroos blasts his shot horribly wide.
79 Italy's counter-attacks expose the gaps in Germany's defence. They can now easily add a third and put the result beyond doubt with 11 minutes remaining.
75 Poor finishing from Marchisio denies Italy again!! Badstuber slips to give the Juventus man clear sight of goal but his angled shot misses the target.
74 Germany move the ball around without finding a way through.
71 The third and final substitution for Germany, Thomas Mueller replaces right-back Boateng.
70 The third and final substitution for Italy, Antoni Di Natale replaces tonight's hero Balotelli.
68 Marchisio is unlucky!! he almost adds the third after running onto a Pirlo pass but his right-foot shot goes just wide.
67 A tame and toothless Germany side hardly trouble the resolute Italians. It seems Italy will defy the odds once again, having the 2006 World Cup following a similar match-fixing scandal.
63 Italy make the second substitution, Brazilian-born midfielder Thiago Motta replaces Riccardo Montolivo. Prandelli opts for a cautious strategy in the remaining minutes.
62 Another superb reflex save from Buffon denies a curling free-kick from Germany's Marco Reus.
60 Balotelli comes close to completing his hat-trick!! He eludes Lahm on the edge of the area and sends a low angled shot that goes narrowly wide.
57 The first substitution for Italy, Alessandro Diamanti replaces Cassano. A somewhat strange decision by coach Cesare Prandelli, given that Cassano was keeping Germany defenders on their toes.
55 Italy's defenders are holding firm. A steadfast backline makes life difficult for the Germans.
51 Antonio Cassano is causing constant menace to Italy's back-line. His step-overs and catchy feints bamboozle Hummels and Badstuber.
49 Germany squander another chance! left-back Lahm breaks clear but he shoots over the bar with the goal at his mercy. Germany look determined to narrow the gap.
48: Reus almost makes an immediate impact! he cuts inside Leonardo Bonucci in the area but his low shot is collected by Buffon.
45 Germany make two substitutions, Marco Reus comes on instead of the ineffective Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose replaces Mario Gomez.
The second half is underway.
The referee blows his half-time whistle, Germany 0-2 Italy
43 Italy beat Germany by the same score-line in the 2006 World Cup final, but it was a much more difficult affair, with Italy needing an extra-time to beat their opponents. They are now surprisingly enjoying a smooth ride.
41 Italians and neutrals are enjoying a very exciting game. Can Germany stage a remarkable comeback?
36 Balotelli latches onto a long ball, beats the offside trap before blasting an unstoppable shot past the motionless Neuer. What a goal, what a night to remember for the Azzurri.
36 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR ITALY!! BALOTELLI STRIKES AGAIN.
35 What a brilliant save from Buffon!! he blocks a powerful shot from Sami Khedira.
33 A superb interception from Italy defender Federico Balzaretti prevents Gomez from scoring. Gomez was ready to convert a cross from the lively Boateng.
27 Ozil sends a low shot following a lay-off from Gomez but it hardly troubles Buffon, who easily saves it.
24 Mario Gomez mis-places a header, goes wide following a right-wing cross from Boateng as Germany pile on pressure.
21 Germany looked slightly better in the first 20 minutes, but Italy grab the lead.
20 Balotelli, better known as Super Mario, rises above the static Badstuber to head home a pinpoint cross from the lively Cassano, who skipped past two defenders on the left.
20 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR ITALY!!!
18 Neuer graps another shot, this time a curling one from Antonio Cassano.
17 Riccardo Montolivo tries his luck from distance but his shot is blocked by Germany keeper Manuel Neuer.
16 Germany's in-form defensive duo Hummels and Badstuber are keeping close eye on Balotelli, who is yet to mount any threats.
12 Another golden opportunity for Italy. Buffon fumbles a low cross from Boateng and the ball bounces off Barzagli into safety. Germany are laying siege to Italy's area.
9 Pirlo picks out Balotelli with a trademark deft pass but Hummels steals the ball. Pirlo is continuing his impressive displays.
8 Germany are having the upper hand in the early exchanges, thanks to their fast-paced attacks.
5 The first real chance for Germany!! Italy need a goal-line clearance from Andrea Pirlo to thwart a close-range effort from central defender Mats Hummels.
4 Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer intercepts a through ball as Balotelli waits in anticipation of any defensive lapse.
2 The first German cross from the left goes astray.
The match is underway.
08:40 Both sides are lining up for the national anthem.
08:15 Italy, on the other hand, will be eager to keep at bay an abundance of attacking talents at Germany's disposal, including Miroslav Klose, Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski.
08:12 Germany will be looking to nullify the threat of Italy's inspirational midfielder Andrea Pirlo, one of the tournament's liveliest performers.
08:10 Both sides step onto the pitch for the routine warm-up.
07:50 The winners will face Spain in the Euro final after the title holders defeated Portugal 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday.
07:47 Italy’s starting line-up: Gianluigi Buffon, Federico Balzaretti, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio, Riccardo Montolivo, Daniele De Rossi, Antonio Cassano, Mario Balotelli
07:45 Germany’s starting line-up: Manuel Neuer, Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels, Holger Badstuber, Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Sami Khedira, Toni Kroos, Mesut Ozil, Lukas Podolski, Mario Gomez
07:45 Welcome to Ahram Online’s live coverage of the Euro 2012 semi-final between Germany and Italy
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