Italy wins Euro Quarterfinal against England on Penalties

Well the much awaited Euro 2012 quarterfinal match of two Euro giants England and Italy ended in favour of the Italians after a penalty shootout ( watch video below) victory over England at Olympic Stadium, Kiev, Sunday evening.

Italy now marches on to the semis, leaving the English dismayed and saddened for having lost an opportunity to win the Euro 2012. England captain Stephen Gerrard said after the match: "Once again we go home with heartbreak. I feel for the players. Since day one they have given absolutely everything."

Although the Azzurri dominated England thoruout the play, but they were unable to score a decisive goal to win the match.

When it came to penalties, England lived up to their reputation for failing to win big penalty shootouts.

England vs Italy 2-4 Penalty Shootout

England vs Italy 0-1 Mario Balotelli Scores

England vs Italy 1-1 Steven Gerrard Scores

England v Italy 1-1 Riccardo Montolivo Misses

England v Italy 2-1 Wayne Rooney scores

England v Italy 2-2 Andrea Pirlo scores

England vs Italy 2-2 Ashley Young misses

England vs Italy 2-3 Antonio Nocerino scores

England vs Italy 2-3 Ashley Cole misses

England vs Italy 2-4 Alessandro Diamanti scores

Watch the video of the penalty shootout:

Video Courtesy: YouTube / EuroSportslive

Italy beat England 4-2 on penalties to reach the Euro 2012 semi-finals. They will now play Germany in Warsaw on Thursday.

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