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Summary Fans in Kiev for Euro2012 final predict victory for their respective sides.
The few Spanish and Italian fans visible in central Kiev on Saturday, were optimistic just a day ahead of their countries Euro 2012 final.Between them, Spain and Italy have produced 25 European champions at club level but this will be the first time their national teams have met for the European Championship.Italy are four-times World Cup winners, most recently in 2006, while Spain are aiming for a unique achievement of three consecutive major titles following their wins at Euro 2008 and the World Cup two years ago.Spains short passing Tiki Taka method has brought remarkable results - no European team since West Germany in the early 1970s have reached the final of three major tournaments in a row. But the Spanish era will in many ways be defined by how they cope with a surprisingly exciting Italian team on Sunday (July 1).Well, its going to be pure and simple Tiki Taka. Well get control of the ball, and Italy will be running after it, later well get a goal..., said Madrid fan Alberto.Italy have reached the final thanks to positive, dynamic play and a potent attack led by the temperamental talent of Mario Balotelli which saw them upset Germany in the semi-finals.Albertos friend Sergio Alvaras said the Man City striker was not a threat to the Spanish side.The same Balotelli is not going to get one pass. He wont have any chance against us, absolutely none. 3-0, Alvaras said.Alberto agreed, summing it up: The summary of the game: Italy running after the ball, wearing themselves out.Italian fan Christian Brabilla was more modest with his prediction, but said Italy were poised for victory.
