Podolski: Time to End the 'Curse' Italia!

The poor record of meeting Germany against Italy seems to make Lukas Podolski stifling. Podolski was determined to bring Die Mannschaft break the "curse" is at once to advance to the finals. Germany will play semi-final match in Warsaw on Friday (06/28/2012) pm dawn with a record of never won in seven of his duel in tournaments counter Gli Azzurri.

The last meeting occurred on both sides of the World Cup semi-final in which Italy embarrass the hosts two goals without reply which created Fabio Grosso and Alessandro del Piero in the extra period. Although it has a bad record, Germany is by far the most convincing team. With a record 15 consecutive wins in competitive matches, Joachim Loew is more favored troops from Italy. "It's time that we break the series (bad note) that," said Podolski told Bild newspaper. "Since 2006, we have shown much progress. Now we have a philosophy that berbedan and a different team. They (Italy) as well know it." "One thing is clear is that we want to be in the finals, so we have to beat Italy. However, it is expected to be the end of Italy in the European Cup," said the Arsenal players who will defend it in the next season.