Italy Defeat Much Favoured Germany

I think the difference between the two teams was finishing. The finishing of Ballotelli was simply top class. He showed why managers are willing to put up with some of his nonsense. In both the cases Neuer stood no chance. For the first goal, the other mercurial talent Cassano was the architect and Ballotelli provided the perfect finish. On the other hand, Germany created a lot of chances, but either they were wayward with their shooting or Gigi Buffon was too good for the German forwards. Cheers! Ram

If you take a look at the history, every time when Italian football was involved in a scandal before a great tournament, they have won the title. Therefore it "is written in the stars" for Italy to win it, and that is the only reason why they are going to lift the trophy. Because taken piece by piece, the Italian squad is made up by lots of mediocre players, having Buffon, Pirlo as huge exceptions, de Rossi, Cassano being only good, and Ballotelli as a diva, which can have magical nights. But a player like Barzagli was very weak in the Bundesliga and many other players which form the Italian squad are average players. I have seen the comment below that Germany was made bigger than it is by the media. Totally false, the performances in the recent years are a demonstration of their strength. They just don't have the luck which is needed to win a trophy. And many forget that Italy is a lucky team, and this was demonstrated once again, as in the first half two penalties were not seen by the ref and the ball didn't want to enter the goal of Buffon, even when he made a mistake. Italy was not better than Germany, it was luckier, but luck is a vital part of the modern game. And let's not forget that the referee has protected Italy, the most eloquent moment was when Toni Kroos was brutally fouled by Motta and the referee decided that Italy should take the free kick. But this doesn't take away from the merits Prandelli or the players have. For me, as a huge fan of the German national team and of Bayern Munchen, this season was a catastrophe, but made me love even more my favorite teams. As for the final, I am sure that Spain can't fight the destiny and Italy will lift the trophy.

I think Germany usually is fed a lot of hype by the media, in fact they should have been out in the group stage, Denmark wasn't given a penalty shot which would have given the pass to Denmark and Portugal, in fact Spain is here also with some referee help(Croatia), I would usually root for Spain but because of this I want Italy to win.

I guessed that Italy will win this game, it look like Germany lost a lot of their power at the games before. It look like they enter the game on the bad side and they didn't have much power. Now i believe that Spain will win at the next game, against Italy, and take the cup.. Like they win the World Cup, I think Spain is the best team this days

Hello Chikezie, it was a superb match. I completely agree that it was a Ballotelli game. I think German team were not doing their best in that game. All the best for the team Italy to in the title .