I'm in total agreement - it just re-inforced the fact that the Portuguese players had no confidence that he'd score from the spot.

I was so sure Cesc would miss and it almost went off the post, but the first save from Rio against Alonso's penalty was absolutely superb - Alonso alikua amificha! Mutinho showed too much to Casillas.

CR7 wanted to take the winning penalty and shine, what a self absorbed wanker
But he'll probably get the Bállon Dór now that at least he led Portugal to a semi - he'd have actually taken them to the final had he scored from that break at the death instead of blasting high and wide!

Anyway,a final with Spain in it is probably good for the neutrals. I have a feeling the Italians with their attacking play might surprise the Germans - I hope Chiellini comes back. I'm sure Leow will be looking for a way of neutralising the imperious Pirlo. That will be what will unlock the Italians. I hope the game finishes in full time, hii mambo ya extra time na pena haisaidii usingizi!

Christian R as the captain changed the order of penalty taking.

And its true CR was waiting to taking the winning penalty,that never was.

Spain deserved to win.

Todays game is tough. Germany has a superb defence whilst italy strikers are out of this world

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Balotelli 2-Germany 0 35min. Tears from the Germans

patia balotelli ile kofia yako....you look like brothers minus the height difference