Match of The Day Live: Euro 2012, Germany v Italy
COVERAGE of the second semi-final from the National Stadium in Warsaw where Italy, having dispatched England in a penalty shoot-out, meet Germany.
This promises to be an intriguing match, with Germany anxious to subdue Italy’s playmaker, Andrea Pirlo, someone
England singularly failed to address.
Allowing the Juventus maestro to control the tempo and rhythm of the game is not an option and whoever dictates the flow of possession will likely be at the final.
Germany boast the best attack at Euro 2012 (nine goals) while Italy the second best defence (two goals conceded) and
an outrageously talented goalkeeper in Gianluigi Buffon.
In the studio Alan Shearer, pictured, will help analyse proceedings. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.