Euro 2012 Semifinals: Germany & Spain Early Morning Line Chalk
Following four legs of thrilling qualifying competition, the 2012 UEFA Euro soccer tournament has reached the semifinal stage with four countries still alive and kicking. Action returns to the pitch on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 2:45 PM ET from the gorgeous 51.504 seat strong Donbass Arena, in Donestk, Ukraine. Football fans from across the globe will pack the arena and will have it rocking to it’s very foundation tonight!
Portugal vs. Spain Clash In First Euro 2012 Semifinal Match
With the UEFA Euro 2012 international soccer tournament reaching its semifinal stage, all of Europe – and indeed the entire planet, will be focused on Poland and the Ukraine over the next for days. Portugal vs. Spain is first up as they battle to get to the Championship Final. Spain waltz through the qualifying rounds with three wins to go along with their tournament opening first match against Italy that ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Spaniard’s have the second most regular time goals for with eight – next only to Germany who lead the tournament with nine. Spain is also second, of the four remaining clubs, with 44 attempts on target. Portugal, who have six goals scored on 33 shots, is 3-1 in the tournament but they are in tough in this match-up
Germany vs. Italy Set Collide To Close Out The Semifinal Action In Poland
As if they needed any more help, the German squad will be coming off five full days of rest when they battle Italy on Thursday, June 28, 2012 from National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, at 2:45 PM ET. Germany has rolled all-comers as they have out scored their opponents by a 9-4 count over their first four games.
Though Italy has registered 50 attemps on target, only four of them have reach the back of the net. The Italians registered a win, two draws, and 4-2 penalty kick victory over England to get to semifinals. Germany will roll on to face Spain in the UEFA Euro 2012 Final on Sunday, July 1, 2012. We’ll make our call for the Henri Delaunay Trophy prior to game time. Go crazy Europe – you deserve an escape from reality!
