MX23RW : Thursday, December 26 02:12:02| >> :600:638873:638873:

Gianluigi Buffon: 'We almost slipped up'

Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon admits that Italy could have let Germany back into last night's semi-final.

Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon has admitted that Italy could have let Germany back into last night's 2-1 win over Germany, and was not happy with his side's final five minutes.

The goalkeeper was keen to point out that performances should be focused on and not solely results.

Buffon said: "We are playing for something unique and totally prestigious, so it's not right with the performance we put in to risk it in the last five minutes and play with fire.

"I always evaluate performances and attitudes rather than strictly wins or losses.

"We are still young, apart from a few old men in the squad, and need to learn. It's only right for the old men to tell them off and stir up trouble."

Italy face Spain in the Euro 2012 final on Sunday.

ID:32560: cacheID:32560:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1797:
Written by
Matt Domm
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Mario Balotelli
Read Next:
Half-Time Report: Germany 0-2 Italy
>
Read more about Gianluigi Buffon Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!