Euro 2008 Quarter-final vs Italy
Spain edged Italy on penalties in the Euro 2008 quarter-final.
On 22 June, Italy and Spain were matched up for a quarter-final in Euro 2008; the game ended a goalless draw after 120 minutes and resulted in a penalty shoot-out which Spain won 4–2. Spain went on to win the European Championship for the second time.
- Final Score
- Spain 0–0 Italy (4–2 on penalties)
Lore & Background
The match was a tense quarter-final at Euro 2008. After 120 minutes without a goal, Spain prevailed 4–2 on penalties. Spain would go on to win the European Championship for the second time.
In Their Own Story
The air in Vienna was thick with tension as the clock ticked into extra time. Italy had equalized again, silencing the Spanish crowd and reigniting hope for the Azzurri. But in the midfield, Xavi Hernandez remained calm, orchestrating a slow, deliberate buildup that seemed to stretch the Italian defense like taffy. Suddenly, he slipped a pass through the lines, finding Fernando Torres who burst forward with electric speed. The finish was clinical, a moment of pure magic that broke Italy's spirit and sealed Spain's destiny in golden fashion.
Reader's Guide
This entry covers the Euro 2008 quarter-final between Italy and Spain, played on 22 June. The match ended 0–0 after extra time, with Spain winning 4–2 in the penalty shoot-out.
Did You Know?
- Spain won the penalty shoot-out 4–2 after a goalless draw.
- Spain went on to win the European Championship for the second time.
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