MX23RW : Friday, December 13 15:39:54| >> :600:1404392:1404392:

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
1.15am
Rams
@
49ers
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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!