Spain and Italy to Meet in Euro Final

Euro 2012 is almost over as the semifinals have just ended.

The first match between Spain and Portugal in another Iberian Classic. The battle for the peninsula was droll during the main match and had to go all the way into penalties. The PK's went Spain's way as Cesc Fabregas hit the winner, 4-2, while Cristiano Ronaldo didn't even get a chance to shoot for Portugal. He was scheduled to shoot fifth but didn't have to. A possible blunder for the Portuguese squad as thier coach, Paulo Bento, will surely be questioned for the decision to not have Ronaldo shoot earlier in the PK's. Meanwhile, Spain moves on for a chance to repeat as champs of the Euro.

The other semifinal was between Germany and Italy. The match became all about Mario Balotelli, the Italian star who usually plays for Man City. While his antics might be best left off the pitch, no one can argue with the fact that he can score. He had a heading goal in the 20' and then a second goal with a nice drive and kick in the 36'. Despite a yellow card because of the celebration of the 2nd goal, those goals went a long way. Italy wins on the goals, 2-1, and head to the final. Balotelli makes headlines for Italy.

Now it's Spain and Italy in the final for Sunday. A nice match up between the last two champions of the World Cup. Spain, however, are my favorite to win the final. While their style isn't exactly the most exciting, it's effective and gets them results.