Euro 2008 Spain vs Italy Quarterfinal Live:The consistent challenger Spain are facing the World Champion Italy in the fourth and the final quarterfinal match of Euro 2008.Though Italy didn't have brilliant group stage they came back from the dead to qualify for the quartefinals.Italy lost 0-3 to Netherlands, drew with Romania 1-1 and then beat France 2-0.They didn't have brilliant start in the 2006 World Cup either but they ended up winning it, with the record Italy has they are the favourites.
Spain had an impressive start with straight wins over Russia,Sweden and Greece, scoring eight goals but Spain hasn't beaten Italy in any major tournament since 1920.Spain is riding a 19 match unbeaten streak but they have a habit of not getting past the quarterfinals in major tournaments.
Italy has midfield worries as Andrea Pirlo and Gattuso are suspended due to accumalated cards.Defender Barzagli is out due to a knee injury.The presence of the two forwards David Villa and Fernando Torres will boost Spain's hopes of a semifinal spot in the Euro 2008.
Head to Head:
Spain and Italy have met each other 25 times.Spain has won 9 matches,Italy seven,and nine draws.Best result for Spain was 3-1 victory over Italy in 1953 and 1960.The best result for Italy was 4-0 victory in 1942.Leading Goal scores for Spain is David Villa with 4 goals and for Italy De Rossi, Panucci, Pirlo with one goal each.
Telecast Over.Spain Won
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