Italy beat England on penalties to make Euro semis
08:02, 25 June 2012
KIEV. June 25. KAZINFORM Italy dumped England out of Euro 2012 on penalties on Monday and will meet the Germans in the semifinals, according to RIA Novosti.
Alessandro Diamanti scored the winning penalty for Italy after Ashley Young missed and Ashley Cole's effort was saved by Gianluigi Buffon.
It was just reward for a dominating Italian display throughout the goalless regular and extra time, with Cesare Prandelli's side traveling to Warsaw for Thursday's semifinal.
Roy Hodgson's side exit the tournament with a record of two wins, one draw and one defeat.