Spain reach Euro 2012 final after nail-biting Portugal penalty shoot-out
Cesc Fabregas' penalty sends the defending champions into the final in Kiev.
European Championship: 27 June 2012 Portugal 0 - 0 Spain (AET) Spain win 2 - 4 on penalties
Cesc Fabregas' penalty sends the defending champions into the final in Kiev.
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| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| Greece | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Russia | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Poland | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Denmark | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Italy | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Rep. Ireland | 3 | -8 | 0 |
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