Spain

0 (7) vs 0 (6)

Italy

Played
June 27, 2013 8:00 PM WAT
Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo — Fortaleza, Ceará
Referee:‬ H. Webb‎
Attendance:‬ 56083‎

 

120+2′ (PSO) Xavi

Antonio Candreva 120+1′ (PSO)

120+4′ (PSO) Andrés Iniesta Luján

Alberto Aquilani 120+3′ (PSO)

120+6′ (PSO) Piqué

Daniele De Rossi 120+5′ (PSO)

120+8′ (PSO) Sergio Ramos

Sebastian Giovinco 120+7′ (PSO)

120+10′ (PSO) Juan Mata

Andrea Pirlo 120+9′ (PSO)

120+12′ (PSO) Busquets

Riccardo Montolivo 120+11′ (PSO)

120+14′ (PSO) Jesús Navas González

 

 

 

Player Ratings: Spain 0-0 Italy (7-6 pens)

Chiellini and Iniesta get top marks for fantastic performances as the world champions once again got the better of Cesare Prandelli's stubborn side

By Eric Gomez in Fortaleza

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Spain

2.71

18

18

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  47

  11

  Iker Casillas

  A pair of great saves in the first half helped to keep Spain on level pegging, although he wasn't required in the shoot-out.
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  18

  17

  Piqué

  Affected by the play of his wingbacks, Pique and his partner Ramos suffered at the back throughout, and he played through the pain barrier to reach penalties.
• 
  35

  10

  Sergio Ramos

  On the back foot consistently due to Italy's penetrating wing attacks, but steady when asked to defend crosses and through balls.
• 
  21

  15

  Arbeloa

  Improved as the match went on but was poor in the first half, constantly chasing after Giaccherini, who got the better of him more than once.
• 
  13

  24

  Jordi Alba

  Alba's flawed defensive attributes were unmasked by a troublesome Maggio, who got past him every chance he got.
• 
  39

  10

  Andrés Iniesta Luján

  Generated, as usual, the majority of Spain's opportunities up front with deft touches and an intellectual approach, in another masterclass at this tournament.
• 
  23

  13

  Xavi

  Only his short stature prevented the Barcelona man from connecting on an Iniesta cross that had Buffon beat, and smashed the post in extra time as Spain turned the screw.
• 
  18

  18

  Busquets

  A rock in midfield, but didn't see too much action defensively as Italy preferred to counter and play wide.
• 
  14

  14

  David Silva

  Unable to affect the match positively for Spain and became the team's first substitution early in the second half.
• 
  24

  14

  Fernando Torres

  Missed a good chance in the first half,and despite working hard, never settled into the game and came off.
• 
  9

  23

  Pedro

  Started off with pace but faded away as time went on. Replaced by Mata in search of fresh legs.

Substitutions

• 
  16

  11

  Javi Martínez

  A late sub thrown on up front, Martinez was close to breaking the deadlock five minutes before the end, but his shot went wide.
• 
  34

  9

  Jesús Navas González

  Came on for an ineffective Silva hoping to affect the game on the wing. Capped off a fine performance by scoring the winning penalty kick after Bonucci's miss.
• 
  25

  8

  Juan Mata

  Quiet off the bench, delivered a good corner kick late in the second half of extra time that could have delivered the win.

Italy

3.04

30

5

• 
  37

  4

  Gianluigi Buffon

  Throughout the first half, Buffon's net was virtually untested. Later on, the Juventus man became a key figure for the Italians, including an instinctive stop from Navas in extra time.
• 
  40

  9

  Giorgio Chiellini Top of the Match

  Consistent class from the Juventus man, who stopped more than his fair share of clear-cut chances as Spain simply struggled to get past him.
• 
  22

  4

  Andrea Barzagli

  Came off injured at half-time after a solid first half.
• 
  21

  11

  Leonardo Bonucci

  Strong play from Bonucci, who launched several attacks from the back, but will be remembered for his penalty, blasting high and wide.
• 
  31

  4

  Christian Maggio

  A constant pest for the Spanish wing backs; had a pair of opportunities to play hero but squandered them.
• 
  36

  4

  Antonio Candreva

  Provided an outlet as well as performing admirably in defence, and produced a thrilling Panenka-like penalty to open up the shoot-out.
• 
  23

  9

  Claudio Marchisio

  Had one of his better matches of the tournament, performing well against Spain's gifted midfielders.
• 
  47

  3

  Daniele De Rossi

  Solid offensively in first half, asked to move back in defence following an injury to Barzagli, did a fantastic job.
• 
  35

  6

  Andrea Pirlo

  Not one of his most influential performances but was still integral to Italy retaining the ball, and of course held his nerve during penalties.
• 
  33

  2

  Emanuele Giaccherini

  Was fantastic throughout the first half, producing chances galore for team-mates but dropped off later on.
• 
  11

  19

  Alberto Gilardino Flop of the Match

  Wasteful in front of goal. Italy sorely missed Balotelli up front, with the Bologna striker failing to provide any impact.

Substitutions

• 
  21

  7

  Riccardo Montolivo

  Came on for Barzagli looking to create more danger up front, but rarely succeeded in doing so.
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  18

  6

  Sebastian Giovinco

  Failed to provide Italy with the spark that they needed. ------------------------- goal.com