World Cup Day Twenty Two

In a stunning finish, Italy scored twice in the dying moments of extra time to beat Germany 2-0 in today’s first World Cup Semi-Final.

Neither team really looked like scoring, and it seemed that a penalty shootout was inevitable. Then, in the 119th minute, Italy won a free kick, the German defense had a momentary lapse of concentration, and just like that it was 1-0 Italy.

Germany then went into an all-out attack mode looking for the equaliser, which left them open to the counter. Veteran Alessandro Del Piero took advantage of the situation, and German keeper Jens Lehmann was left helpless by his defense as the ball curled around him into the net to make it 2-0 and seal the hosts’ fate.

Italy now moves on to the final, where they’ll face the winner of tomorrow’s France v Portugal game.

Allez les bleus!