• Italy beats Germany 2-1 to reach Euro 2012 final: Mario Balotelli finally showed some quality finishing, scoring twice to give Italy a 2-1 win over Germany and an unexpected spot in the European Championship final in Warsaw, Poland. Extending its winless streak against Italy in major tournaments to eight matches, Germany had no answer for Balotelli nor Antonio Cassano’s creativity. In the 20th minute, Balotelli had no trouble getting past Holger Badstuber to head in a pinpoint cross from Cassano. Then in the 36th, the 21-year-old striker received the ball behind the defense and blasted a long shot into the top right corner. Italy will face defending champion Spain in Sunday’s final.