Antonio Di Natale was a failure to remember the Spanish goalkeeper in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals of
Euro 2008. So his goal this time was it like to be the redeemer of failure.
Four years ago Gli Azzurri were knocked out in the European Cup quarter-finals after losing to Spain on penalties following a 0-0 result that continues to survive in normal time and extra time.
In the shoot-tos-tosan, Di Natale became one of the executioners who failed to complete a task. Italy was defeated 2-4 of Spain, which in turn appear to be champions.
PGE Arena on Monday (6/11/2012) pm dawn, Di Natale's failure to redeem the one goal that could make a superior Italian, although in the end can be equated into 1-1 by Spain.
"I am pleased that after a few minutes (go to the field) I scored, Andrea (Pirlo) gave me a good bait, and I tried to make this," said Di Natale told Rai Sport Football Italia reported.
Di Natale played as a substitute after Mario Balotelli pulled. He scored the goal against Spain by his first touch in the game.
"The coach made the decision and when I got the chance, I will try to maximize."
"I still remember my failures penalty against Spain, so this is a special moment for me. Spain is a great championship team, as well as us, so the game was exciting to walk," he said.
