A Mario Balotelli brace has guided Italy into the Euro 2012 final after a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.
Cesare Prandelli s men will face Spain in Sunday s decider after their surprisingly comfortable victory against one of the pre-tournament favourites in the semi-final.
Mesut Oezil pulled a goal back for Germany in second-half added time, but Italy survived the late onslaught.
Italy were inspired by Manchester City star Balotelli, who struck twice in the first half to take his tally for the tournament to three goals.
He opened the scoring in the 20th minute, escaping his marker before nodding a cross from Antonio Cassano past Manuel Neuer.
Balotelli doubled his team s advantage in spectacular fashion nine minutes before half-time.
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