Spain eliminates Italy on penalties

In game nervous and without goals, Casillas shines to defend two charges. Fúria semifinalista is the first time since 1984

Agency / Reuters Players of Spain celebrate much after getting the classification in Vienna On departure tense and without many chances to goal, Spain and Italy draw at 0 to 0, this Sunday in Vienna. The Fúria advanced to the semifinals of Euro to win the shootout dispute by scores of 4 to 2. The goalkeeper Casillas was the hero, to defend two charges. Spain vai face Russia in the next stage, next Thursday, also in Vienna. The Spanish semifinal not reached the stage of a major tournament (World Cup or Euro) since 1984, when the decision of Euro lost to France (2 to 0). The last (and only) title in the Spanish Euro was in 1964. Italy suspensions are middle-of-change camp Without Pirlo and Gattuso, suspended, the need to make use of Italy Aquilani and Ambrosini to compose the middle next to De Rossi and Perrotta, who were holders in the victory over France. The change ultimately weaken the industry, which lost in the output of quality ball. Spain has kept the team that won the first two games. The first time was very escamado, with the two teams and are respecting very cautious. Spain was slightly better than the Italians, but has not been able to penetrate much in the area rival.