Germany have advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 after edging Italy 6-5 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.
It was the first time in major tournament history that Germany have prevailed over the Azzurri.
Mesut Ozil scored the opening goal of the match in the 65th minute with a close range finish, pouncing off a deflected ball into the box.
Italy managed to level the scoreline little over 10 minutes later with Leonardo Bonucci converting from the penalty spot after Jerome Boateng’s handball.
The game was destined for penalties with both sides unable to convert their chances, with the Germans coming out on top after a lengthy shootout thanks to Jonas Hector’s well struck penalty beating Buffon in the bottom right corner.
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Italy bow out of the tournament with their heads held high, while for Germany a date with either France or Iceland for a place in the final awaits.
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