In the first half, the sides failed to open the score despite both had created several chances to open the score.

Both goals were scored in the second half. Italy went ahead on 60 minutes, Udinese forward Antonio Di Natale bounding on to an exquisite pass from Andrea Pirlo to lift the ball over goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Four minutes later, Barcelona forward Cesc Fabregas scored an equalizer after he received pass from David Silva.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres can give all three points to Spain in the end of the second half, but he lifted ball both over Buffon and the goal.