UEFA EURO 2012 Live England vs Italy Quarter Final
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ItalyItaly have only been knocked out of the quarterfinals of a major tournament on two occasions.
In 10 quarterfinal matches at the European Championships or World Cup finals, Italy have allowed four goals and never more than one in a game.
England
England have lost seven out of 10 quarterfinal games at major tournaments
They have managed just one win from their last nine games against Italy.
They had the best shot conversion rate in the group stages of the tournament at 21.7 percent.
How We Got Here
England
Despite dealing with injuries and a suspension to Rooney, the English were treading on perfection in the group stages. England opened the tournament with a 1-1 draw against France. They then beat Sweden in a riveting 3-2 match. Finally, the English finished group play with an exciting 1-0 victory against Ukraine.
Italy
The Italians continue to surprise many with their play. Coach Prandelli and the Italians have been solid but unspectacular so far throughout group play. Italy has advanced to the quarterfinals with five points despite only scoring four goals in three games. They opened play with 1-1 draws with both Spain and Croatia before finally earning a tough 2-0 victory against the Irish.
Penalties May Be the Difference
England and Italy are two teams who have an interesting history with penalty kicks.
The Italians have already won and lost a World Cup final on them (1994 and 2006). In major tournaments, Italy’s record with penalty kicks is short of memorable. Italy holds a record of 2-6 in major tournament matches that are determined with the spot kick.
England have not been much better historically. England have seen penalty kicks decide their fate on six different occasion in major tournaments. Within those situations, England hold a 1-5 record, with their only win coming against Spain in 1996.
These two teams combine for a 3-12 record in major tournament matches that are determined by penalty kicks.
With the defense both of these clubs are expected to play, penalty kicks could become a crucial factor in who comes out victorious from this match.
Prediction
In what should be a tough fought defensive match, England pulls away with a scrappy 1-0 victory over the Italians.
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