Italy have responded with a quick chance, not giving up with nearly 20 minutes to play. Reaction and analysis plus listen to BBC Radio 5 live as Germany beat Italy on penalties to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016. What a block from Florenzi! They'll still have to plenty of firepower going forward, though, with Mario Gomez leading the line and Thomas Müller moving behind him, plus the significant creative talents of Toni Kroos and Mesut Özil playing provider. Thankfully for them, so did Italy. Check out the lineup of new movies and shows streaming on Netflix this month, including The Trial of the Chicago 7. SAVED! In a world where few things are certain perhaps it is almost reassuring that you can still count on some things not to change. 119 min After a great pass from Boateng and a lay-off from Schweinsteiger, Ozil’s rising drive from 20 yards is straight at Buffon. Watch full Euro 2016 football matches online on Footballia. That was one of the funniest penalties I’ve ever seen, not least because it was his first touch of the match and he’d been brought on as a penalty specialist. 99 min The break has worked in Germany’s favour, and they’ve got their passing groove back. https://t.co/MN7VqpTQd7, Two of the best goalkeepers in the world come head to head on penalties. Who Won the Germany vs. Italy Match in Euro Quarterfinals? https://www.theguardian.com/.../2016/jul/02/germany-italy-euro-2016-live 113 min Insigne’s shot from a tight angle is comfortably held by Neuer. In the 1990s Italy went out of all three World Cups on penalties, but their record since then is better. Compare that with what we were repeatedly told would be the ‘worst Italian side in a generation.’ Also, how the hell is Buffon ‘only’ 38? Okay this game is ACTUALLY on fire now #GERITA, What other team in the world has a Centerback as the designated PK taker? It’s going to penalties. What a penalty. Box Score. Live coverage of Germany vs. Italy, plus a feature on Italy's manager, Antonio Conte. #GERITA #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/K9N44o8Y9v, — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) July 2, 2016, 83% – 15 of the 18 goals between #GER and #ITA at major tournaments have come after half-time (83%). GERMANY GO THROUGH TO THE SEMI-FINALS! Germany have named a lineup bent on cancelling out the advantages Italy have used as they search for their first competitive win over Gli Azzurri. It. Dear me, where do you start with that? 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. Between them, Italy and Germany have conceded one goal in eight games at Euro 2016 - Robbie Brady's headed winner against the Azzurri in the final match of Group E. Giaccherini is clearly fouled on the edge of the area, falls over and lands on the ball with his hands. Italy were so close at times during the shoot-out, and Germany took some awful penalties. Italy may have only reached the last eight, but this tournament has been a stirring triumph for their admirable team and their wonderful manager Antonio Conte. Title: Use the HTML below. 28/06/2012: Ozil scores against #ITA in the Euros.03/07/2016: Ozil scores against #ITA in the Euros.#GERITA #GER pic.twitter.com/bw6XsZOtO6, — Unibet Australia (@UNIBETAustralia) July 2, 2016. He smashed it over the bar! These Italian defenders are crazy! Germany defeat Italy after wild shootout. Buffon almost got to the last penalty. In fact it hit Barzagli on the head. SAVED! Benching Dwayne Haskins reeks of unnecessary desperation by Washington. 109 min Germany break three-on-three through Draxler, who runs 50 yards but then overhits a fairly simple through pass to Muller! Germany: Manuel Neuer; Benedikt Höwedes, Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels; Jonas Hector, Sami Khedira, Toni Kroos, Joshua Kimmich; Mesut Özil; Thomas Müller, Mario Gomez, Italy: Gianluigi Buffon; Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini; Alessandro Florenzi, Stefano Sturaro, Marco Parolo, Emanuele Giaccherini, Mattia De Sciglio; Eder, Graziano Pellè, The SB Nation NFL experts make their picks for Week 5. #GER 0-0 #ITA How would you sum up the first 45 minutes? 114 min In 2006, Italy were so desperate to avoid penalties against Germany that they ended up with four forwards on the pitch. Eder has 10/10 record (Samp) since 2012. 108 min The excellent Eder limps off to be replaced by Lorenzo Insigne. On. Italy have had to make a couple of big changes as well, with Thiago Motta out suspended and Daniele De Rossi injured. Had it been on target Neuer would have saved it anyway. I have a hunch Italy might do this. Another terrific penalty. #GERITA. Germany miss three penalties in a shootout but still beat Italy 6-5 to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016. #ITA #GERITA, — Antonio Conte (@We_got_history) July 2, 2016, What a penalty. After a bizarre run-up, in which he jogged on the spot for ages, the substitute Zaza screams it into orbit! Live coverage of Germany vs. Italy, plus a feature on Italy's manager, Antonio Conte. Oh, one last thing: Manuel Neuer was magnificent in that penalty shoot-out. Bonucci converted from the spot, tying the game until after 120 minutes and penalties. I’d like to see a replay of that. Giaccherini was one of the few remaining Italians not on a yellow card, so it won’t affect his semi-final place if they get there. Germany have a great record in penalty shoot-outs, of course, but they have never had one against Italy. 111 min “Funny how teams react to the pressures of tournament football,” says Matt Dony. Mezut Ozil slid a shot past Buffon for the game’s first goal 65 minutes in, but the lead was not meant to last. He scored in the match, but he’s missed here! Italy 5-6 Germany. It’s a great save from Neuer! Semifinal. #GERITA, — Angela Merkel (@Queen_Europe) July 2, 2016. Who Won the Germany vs. Italy Match in Euro Quarterfinals? Italy still look relatively comfortable defensively, however, and penalties is the likeliest scenario. July 03, 2016 France vs. Iceland. Follow live as Germany and Italy battle for a spot in the Euro semifinals. With the Neuer incident, he actually kicked it at the referee, and it looped dangerously back into the Germany area. He dived the right way but it slithered under his body. My records (& @STATS_Football) show Bonucci … Zaza, Ozil, and Pelle all missed their shots for their respective teams, and each goalie made their own save. It hit the underside of the bar, and that drum and bass song you can hear is De Sciglio’s heartbeat. Powered by. Official UEFA EURO history. Motta was on the bench in their last match but replaced De Rossi when he left with his injury -- in their place, Stefano Sturaro will start, a much less solid defensive player and one that will make Italy fans nervous as he faces the likes of Özil and Kroos. There was a slight appeal for handball, though I think it hit the chest. Watch full Euro 2016 football matches online on Footballia. 102 min A couple of corners for Germany, the second of which is played short and passed around until eventually, out of sheer boredom, Boateng drives a low shot well wide from 30 yards. Parolo heads the free-kick clear. Germany win and reach the #EURO2016 semifinals! Excellent penalty from Hummels. Italy have started smacking them all down the middle. This time they look so shattered that it’s almost as much as they can do to hang on for penalties. This is a shambles! Season-by-season guide to the UEFA European Football Championship including matches, standings and video highlights. Add the first question. don't just read. Italy 2-2 Germany. He isn’t a great keeper; he’s an all-time great. All rights reserved. That was almost a very strange goal. A handball by Boateng puts Italy on the spot, and Bonucci converts to equalize. Italy 0-1-0 1 (5) Final. Hector scores! ... July 2, 2016. Germany vs. Italy, Euro 2016: Live coverage and score updates, Germany-Italy a chess match settled by a brawl, Arsenal let Gunnersaurus go as part of COVID-19 cost-cutting, Rested and Reinvigorated Alejandro Pozuelo is having an MVP-calibre season for Toronto FC, Chicharito on Galaxy’s attacking woes: ‘That’s a question for Guillermo’, Tracking Luka Jovic’s Off Ball Movement vs Real Valladolid, A soccer player directed a slur at a gay player, so his teammates walked off the pitch, Sergiño Dest makes history as first American signed by FC Barcelona. The Bills and Titans is the biggest question mark of the week. After a physical but scoreless first half, the later stages resulted in the best action of the match. #GERITA https://t.co/uRXmtokOIT. Bring. Bonucci’s penalty is saved! This decision makes little sense, and that’s par for the course for Washington. #GERITA, — Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) July 2, 2016, This is tighter than @JunckerEU at 3pm on a Friday.