Buffon saved the lives of Italy

Italy survives. It grabs to be ranked after booting a lucky tie (1-1) before an exemplary selection Romanian. Buffon prevented the elimination of world champion. Stormed messianic and, in minute 81, stopped a penalty to Mutu, the Romanian author's only goal two minutes before Panucci freeze the euphoria of his great rival.

A huge avalanche arrivals to the area, interventions happy and good goalkeepers played up the best afternoon of football since the start of the Euro. Normal: Both teams needed to win. Especially Italy, after being hit (3-0) in Holland.

The subsequent Dutch victory over France, the Romanians opened the doors of the rooms in his party next Tuesday against the 'Oranje', which should not have much interest in winning.

The selector Italian, Roberto Donadoni, ran a real 'razzia' on your computer. Five members of the formation swept Holland in the debut started on the bench: Gattuso, Ambrosini, Materazzi, Barzagli and Di Natale. Gambled on the previously 'stinks' Del Piero and Chiellini, Grosso, Perrotta and De Rossi. Neither succeeded thus encourage a country that is demanding the return of shouting Lippi at the helm of the 'Nazionale'.

Italy left to win, but he took command of their anxiety and, as the match progressed, more accurate control mastery of the ball by Romanians, who began stationed far behind to exit the pelotazo long, but danced to the 'Azzurri 'In many phases of the game.

The Italians took a gamble and win a few times and at some stages the goal overlooking the tip of his boots. The vast recrimination that Italy may ask the referee is unfair cancellation of a goal from Luca Toni that would have put his selection ahead just before the interim.

But the 'Azzurra' not a defense firm and taught in the area of creation Pirlo went well below its average. He lived in excess of long pelotazos Toni, his great hunter. Del Piero braids he could, but his ideas did not find adequate support themselves and their companions opposition of a Romanian defense very well armed and from the center of the field, where it closes the doors Chivu.

The selection of Piturca, however, had more technical consistency and tactical orderly gave him more chances to win the match. Only a judgement in defense squandered the advantage that Mutu, drawing a gift from Zambrotta, had achieved a 54 minute meeting. In the 56, the central Italians, manufactured the tie after a corner kick. Chiellini ceded head across the small area and the former Celtic Tamas erred in clearing. Panucci pushed the ball.

Then came the penalty, undisputed Panucci to Niculae and the second resurrection of Italy, this time with the sole responsibility of Buffon.

Cry Mutu, but Romania laughs with his game. The Romanian striker, inconsolable, Estelle is against the wall of the most valued goalkeeper on the planet football. His selection, however, can dream about the quarterfinals. Romania has tied its two encounters. The first loser with style to the runner in the world, France. The second, splendorous. A clash unforgettable legend, which was against the wall to champion Germany 2006.(source; elmundo)