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2107: It was coming! Cassano wriggles free from two defenders on the left and puts over a perfect cross for Balotelli to head in from close range.
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2106: GOAL! Germany 0, Italy 1 (Balotelli)
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2104: Good effort from Montolivo from outside the box, but Neuer dives to his right and gets both hands on the shot. A minute later, Cassano tries an ambitious effort from a similar distance but that one is more comfortable for Neuer. The Italians are having a good spell here.
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2100: Two saves in as many minutes from Buffon to keep the Germans at bay. An uncharacteristic spill, though, from the Italian goalkeeper in the first attempt. But he got away with it.
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2057: It’s been a good opening, with both teams going on the attack and some half chances in both goalmouths. Balotelli looking lively, but the question is whether he can be more accurate in front of goal compared to the game against England.
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2052: Great chance for Germany, but Hummels’ header is cleared off the line by Pirlo, the ball bouncing straight back into a grateful Buffon’s hands.
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2050: Some early encouragement for the Italians, with Balotelli close to getting on the end of a pass into the box from Montolivo.
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