I was expecting Germany-Italy to be a good game, but I honest-to-god do not remember having seen a better spectacle than the one put on today.
This game had everything, crisp play, evenly-matched teams, and high drama. When Grosso scored with two minutes left in overtime, I felt a tremendous let down because I knew the game was over. When del Piero hit a minute later -- two goals in two minutes, after 118 minutes of scoreless, yet flawless, play! -- tears starting streaming down my face.
Even though I was rooting for Italy! Fotos on the flip.
Grosso sending off his gamewinner:
Lehmann can't stop it:
Italy's Buffon, an impressive evening: