Prandelli: German & Spanish Favorite in Semifinal

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli, calling Germany and Spain as the favorite team in the semifinals of Euro 2012. Prandelli also hope all the players are ready for combat in the last four. Italy won a semifinal ticket after removing England in Kiev Olympic Stadium, Monday (25/06/2012) pm dawn. After a goalless draw for 120 minutes, Gli Azzurri defeated the Three Lions in a penalty shootout by a score of 4-2.

Germany, which beat Greece in the quarterfinals, will be the next opponent for Italy. This exciting duel will be held at the National Stadium, Warsaw, Thursday (06/28/2012) future. In the other semifinal, Spain will face Portugal. Previous Spanish conquered the French, while Portugal repatriate Czech Republic. "German and Spanish favorites here," said Prandelli short, as quoted by the official UEFA website. When asked about meeting with German, Prandelli stressed the importance of fitness of the players to the game. He also believed that Italy could confer resistance against the British look like. "We are pleased, but we must be prepared to fight the Germans now. They have two days rest more. We need all the players fit and fresh," he said. "There's always attacking game against Germany. Germany is a great team, they make changes against Greece and was as tough. If we maintain the same approach, the same passion, I think we can compete," said the former coach of Fiorentina.

Quick Reply Prandelli Regret Goal Spain

As a whole, Cesare Prandelli said he was satisfied with the results obtained Italy 1-1 in the face of Spain. One regret is that he opposed the equalizing goal came too fast. Italy performed very well against Spain in the first game of Group C Euro 2012. Challenge the defending champion and owner of the world championship trophy, Gli Azzurri brave and capable serve La Furia Roja.

Fight ensued throughout the 90 minutes, with Italy were able to open the scoring first through Antonio Di Natale on 61 minutes. But these advantages do not last long because of CECS Fabregas equalized three minutes later. "We received the results of 1-1 in the whole field, because we not only want to match them. We had a few opportunities and little threatened," said Prandelli on Rai Sport and quoted by the Italian Football. "There's a big regret for the loss of benefits in just three minutes, because we should be able to hold it much longer," he continued. Cons Spain a 1-1 draw so good start for Italy in the European Cup. In addition to demonstrating that still have a competitive edge, a point from this match could wipe out a series of poor results obtained in three games Gianluigi Buffon previous trials in which they lost three in a row. "The difference (compared to the face) Russia is more we become a team with determination," he finished.