Italy thought they had won it in the dying minutes of the second period when Antonio Nocerino headed in Diamanti 's dangerous cross , but he was ruled to be offside . Italy beat Germany in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2012 semifinals . Match ended 0 - 0 after regulation and extra time . Italy had a string of chances to seal victory . Italy to play Germany in Warsaw on Thursday in last four .
Italy beat Germany in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2012 semifinals . Match ended 0 - 0 after regulation and extra time . Italy had a string of chances to seal victory . Italy to play Germany in Warsaw on Thursday in last four .