Italy reach Euro 2012 final

Two goals from striker Mario Balotelli stunned Germany to give Italy a 2-1 victory in an action-packed Euro 2012 semi-final.

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Germany crash out of Euro 2012

A woman cries as she her German side lose in the Euro 2012 semi-final to Italy Credit: REUTERS/Peter Andrews
Germany's Mesut Oezil reflects on his team's loss against Credit: REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
A German fan watches his side crash out of the Euro 2012 Championships Credit: REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

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Italians look set to reach Euro 2012 Final

Italy's Mario Balotelli, top left, is celebrated by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Euro 2012 Semi Final Credit: AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda

With just 15 minutes to go in the Euro 2012 Semi-Final match between Italy and Germany, the Italians and 'super Mario' are close to causing a major upset. Two goals by striker Mario Balotelli has put Italy in a a great position to reach the final. The winners will face Spain.

Italy's Mario Balotelli celebrates scoring his side's second goal by taking off his shirt Credit: AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda

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Balotelli puts Italy 2-0 up against Germany

Italy have taken a surprise lead against Germany in the Euro 2012 Semi-Final match. The Italians are winning 2-0, with Mario Balotelli scoring both goals.

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has been tweeting the action:

The teams have 30 minutes left to play. For updates see ITV Sport's Euro 2012 page.

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