The second half started off much slower than the first, as both the teams looked more interested in keeping hold of the ball.
In the 58th minute of the game, the ball fell to Almeida, who went on to pop an effort over the bar from twenty five yards out, despite having a number of players calling for the ball.
Ten minutes later, Spain had their first shot on target in the game. Xavi got the ball some thirty yards from goal and took a few touches forward, before drilling the ball straight at the keepers chest.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734 also had the opportunity to score for Spain from two free kicks, but both his efforts went on to sail just a meter over the bar.
In the 90th minute, the Real Madrid super star went on to be part of a counter attack that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011. The ball was eventually played to the winger, but with the pass being played behind him, he had to take a touch to bring it
under control. This gave the Spanish defenders a chance to get back in line with the Portuguese attackers and Ronaldo ended up rushing his shot. A left footed effort form the player felt like it would hit the back of the net, but it ended up sailing wide of
the mark.
With neither side coming out on top after ninety minutes of play, the referee blew his whistle to indicate that the match was now heading into extra time.
In the first half of added time, Spain looked to be on top as they created two great chances. Iniesta got on the end of both those chances, but failed to convert from both his efforts.
Then in the second half of stoppage time, it was Spain who looked the fresher of both the teams once again. However, it seemed like no team was going to score in the game and as a result, the match went into a penalty shootout.
The penalty shootout saw both http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-c29670 went on to find the back of the net.
Pique then went on to slot home a clam penalty, after which http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 thumped his effort into the back of the net.
Ramos then stepped up and with everyone wondering just how wide he would send his effort, he went on to Paneka his effort straight down the middle.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bruno-Alves-c8108 then went on to line up his effort, but despite beating the keeper, he saw his effort crash back off the wood work.
Fabregas then had the opportunity to win the game for Spain and with his effort sailing into the back of the net after hitting the side of the post, Spain booked a spot for themselves in the finals of the tournament.
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