Germany 1-2 Italy: the story in photos euro 2012

Italy's Andrea Pirlo stops a shot from Germany's Mats Hummels on the line early on in their UEFA EURO 2012 semi-final.

Mario Balotelli rises highest to head at goal after 20 minutes at the National Stadium Warsaw.

Germany No1 Manuel Neuer can only grab at thin air as Mario Balotelli's header opens the scoring

Mario Balotelli is mobbed after giving Italy the lead after 20 minutes

Mario Balotelli unleashes a ferocious drive at goal nine minutes before the break.

Manuel Neuer can only stand and watch again as Mario Balotelli's effort rifles past him to make it 2-0

Mario Balotelli is congratulated by his team-mates again after his third goal of the finals.

Italy form a celebratory huddle as they rejoice at reaching the final against Spain on 1 July.