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Euro 2012 Soccer: Final Four – Italy vs Germany, Spain vs Portugal.

See highlights from Spain and Italy victories, plus a look at the teams ready to clash in the semi finals.

Weekend Highlights

Sunday's game: See ESPN highlights of Italy's penalty kick shootout win over England.  Italy dominated the game and were very deserving of the victory.

Saturday's game:  See ESPN highlights of Spain's victory over France.  Spain didn't play its best game, but it did enough to beat France 2-0.

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Semi finals

Spain vs. Portugal: Wed. June 27,  1:45

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Spain will be trying to keep it's crown and make it to the finals to have a chance at being the first national team to win three consecutive major tournaments.

Portugal is playing well and Chrisitiano Ronaldo has Portugal believing this could finally be their year.

Germany vs. Italy:  Thr. June 28, 1:45

Germany the clear favorite, but Italy really surprised with their play against England.  This looks like a German victory "on paper", but Italy's deep roots and great success in international soccer should make this game interesting.

At the beginning of the tournament, the two favorites were Germany and Spain.  Now they are one win away from meeting in the finals.  I think Germany should make it through, but Portugal could be the hot team at the right time to take down the reigning Champions Spain.

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