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Final Score
Germany 0-1-0 1 (6)
Italy 0-1-0 1 (5)
Box Score
In a battle between two of the world’s top goalkeepers, a penalty shootout was a fitting result to Saturday’s Euro quarterfinal.
Manuel Neuer and Gianluigi Buffon were the focus after 120 minutes, as Germany and Italy could not break their tie.It was Neuer who proved the victor, as Germany won 6-5 to advance to the semifinals.
After a physical but scoreless first half, the later stages resulted in the best action of the match. Mezut Ozil slid a shot past Buffon for the game’s first goal 65 minutes in, but the lead was not meant to last.
Italy equalized just 12 minutes later, when a Boateng handball call awarded a penalty to Italy. Bonucci converted from the spot, tying the game until after 120 minutes and penalties.
The shootout was a tense one, as the reputation of the keepers forced nerves upon the shooters. Zaza, Ozil, and Pelle all missed their shots for their respective teams, and each goalie made their own save. In the end it was Jonas Hector at the spot, who converted his chance to put Germany through.
They are now one game from the final, and will await the result of Iceland-France to determine their next round opponent.
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Two of the best goalkeepers in the world come head to head on penalties. Bring. It. On. #GERITA
Lorenzo Insigne scores!
Germany 0-1 Italy #GERITA
Toni Kroos scores!
Germany 1-1 Italy #GERITA
Simone Zaza MISSES!
Germany 1-1 Italy #GERITA
SAVED! Gianluigi Buffon saves Thomas Müller’s penalty!
Germany 1-1 Italy #GERITA
Andrea Barzagli scores!
Germany 1-2 Italy #GERITA
Mesut Özil hits the post!
Germany 1-2 Italy #GERITA
Graziano Pellé MISSES!
Germany 1-2 Italy #GERITA
Julian Draxler scores!
Germany 2-2 Italy #GERITA
SAVED! Leonardo Bonucci’s penalty is saved by Manuel Neuer!
Germany 2-2 Italy #GERITA
Bastian Schweinsteiger misses!
Germany 2-2 Italy #GERITA
Emanuele Giaccherini scores!
Germany 2-3 Italy #GERITA
Mats Hummels scores!
Germany 3-3 Italy #GERITA
Marco Parolo scores!
Germany 3-4 Italy #GERITA
Joshua Kimmich scores!
Germany 4-4 Italy #GERITA
Mattia De Sciglio scores! His shot smashes the bar and goes in!
Germany 4-5 Italy #GERITA
Jérôme Boateng scores!
Germany 5-5 Italy #GERITA
Matteo Darmian’s effort is saved!
Germany 5-5 Italy #GERITA
Jonas Hector scores! Germany win and reach the #EURO2016 semifinals!
Tied at One Means 30 More Minutes in Bordeaux
Tense extra minutes here, as penalties seem the destined result between these teams.
Penalty! Handball Ties Game for Italy
What a penalty. My records (& @STATS_Football) show Bonucci has NEVER taken in-game penalty before. Eder has 10/10 record (Samp) since 2012
Germany’s first major mistake has cost them the lead. A handball by Boateng puts Italy on the spot, and Bonucci converts to equalize.
Germany Break Through First With Ozil & Help From Gomez
Germany have been the better team in the second half, and finally get past Buffon. Gomez, who was subbed off immediately after this goal, does a great job on the wing sending it in for Ozil. Italy have responded with a quick chance, not giving up with nearly 20 minutes to play.
Florenzi’s Block Keeps the Score Clean
These Italian defenders are crazy! What a block from Florenzi! #GERITA t.co/uRXmtokOIT
Fouls are adding up, but no goals through 70 minutes.
Scoreless at Halftime, But Both Teams Had Their Chances
And when I say “scintillating” I mean “boring,” just to be clear. #GERITA
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