World Cup Betting Highlights - Semi-final Match Germany vs Italy

Tuesday, July 4th was the first semi-final match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Italy beat Germany 2-0, minutes before the end of double-overtime. Fabio Grosso drilled a left-footed curl right past a diving Jens Lehmann, breaking the 0-0 draw. Substitute Alessandro Del Piero sealed the deal for Italy's first World Cup Championship Finals since 1994. It was a great defensive match for both teams. Italy goalie Buffon made several spectacular saves. Jens Lehman also made some great saves from shots by Francesco Totti and Gianluca Zambrotta. German stars Lukas Podolski, Michael Ballack and Miroslav Klose all played well but could not convert any shots. Italy will now play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals on Sunday, July 9th live at 2pm EST from Berlin. Check out the betting odds on Italy winning the 2006 Championship Title! Germany will play the loser of the semi-final match between France and Portugal for third place on Saturday, June July 8th at 3pm EST. Here are the France betting odds to win the 2006 Championship Title.

The 2006 World Cup Finals are set! Get ready for a great final match-up between Italy and France on Sunday, July 9th at 2pm EST. Here are the Italy vs France betting odds. The Third Place position will be held on Saturday, July 8th at 3pm EST betwwen Germany and Portugal. Check out the Germany vs Portugal betting odds.

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by Marcus Franz at 1800-sports.com on July 05, 2006


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