Euro 2012: Croatia Stun Ireland, Champions Spain Draw Against Italy
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Title holder Spain and Italy played out a high-class 1-1 draw at the European Championship on Sunday.
The Italian breakthrough came when majestic midfielder Andrea Pirlo released Di Natale, who had replaced Mario Balotelli minutes earlier.
The 34-year-old forward calmly slipped his shot past Spain 'keeper Iker Casillas, captaining his country as did Buffon. Fabregas leveled when he met David Silva's perfectly angled pass with a first-time shot.
In other results, Croatia beat Ireland 3-1 to race to the top of the table in group C.
The Croats took advantage of a frail Ireland defense to win their opening match at the European Championship, getting two goals from Mario Mandzukic in a 3-1 victory Sunday night at rainy Municipal Stadium.
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