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World Cup Germany 2006 - Tuesday July 04

Today's matches

Match 61, 04 Jul 2006, 20:00 BST, Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, Germany
Germany 0 - 2 Italy

Live from Germany

Italy reach World Cup final after Grosso's late, late show . . . more . . .

On the pitch

A dream win for Italy, says Lippi,   Bitter defeat but we can be proud says Klinsmann,   Figo and Ronaldo in doubt for semi-final,   Gallas tells France to keep cool,   Grosso sends Italy into World Cup final,   Guimaraes quits Costa Rica post,   Referee defends red card for Rooney,   Rooney and I are still friends: Ronaldo,   Uruguayan handed whistle for France v Portugal,   We can make history, says Scolari,   England's future under McClaren is bright,   Germany and Italy in second half extra-time,   Germany and Italy heading for extra-time,   Germany held 0-0 by Italy at the half,   Germany and Italy square at 0-0 after 45 minutes,   Millions gather for Germany's moment of truth,   Fatigue not a problem says Ballack,   Domenech imposes a news blackout on France,   Mexican to referee Germany v Italy semi-final,   Germany prepares for street party,   Germany's Frings suspended for semi-final,   Nesta unlikely to face Germany . . . more . . .

The Word on the Street

Mbeki in Germany for World Cup handover,   English shun Portugal as holiday resort,   Penalty flops were too tired says Crouch,   Roberto Carlos retires from Brazil team,   Beckenbauer says Klinsmann must stay,   USA line up Klinsmann: report,   Zico heads to Fenerbahce,   Blatter warns Greece to act quickly,   Brazilians burn Ronaldinho statue,   Czech coach Bruckner agrees two year extension,   Germany the favourites in Britain,   Maradona hints at interest in Argentina post,   Injury toll from car crash climbs to 25,   FIFA suspends Greece,   Germany prepares to roar on its team,   Bank robbers disguised as Germany fans stage heist,   Japanese star Nakata retires,   Parreira largely to blame says Pele,   Terry odds-on to take the England armband . . . more . . .

Photo Gallery

Drama in Dortmund,    Right behind you,    Stretching for the final,    World Cup totem pole,    Totti sent for a tumble,    Keeping cool for the match,    Klose attention,    Acting no more,    Heroic Henry,    It was not meant to be . . . more . . .