Euro-Spain's fears realised after Italy make last eight (Reuters)
Published 6/18/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Spain had hoped to avoid a
Euro 2008 quarter-final clash with world champions Italy but
their worst fears were realised when the Azzurris defied the
odds and made it through with a 2-0 win over France.
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