Italy Crush Ireland in Euro 2012 Group C

Italy's national football team have triumphed over Ireland 2:0 in their last match in Euro 2012 Group C.

Antonio Cassano scored the decisive goal when Italy beat Ireland 2-0 Monday to reach the Euro 2012 quarterfinals.

With Italy needing a win to stand a chance of advancing, Cassano scored the first goal. He headed in with his back to the goal by the near post following a corner kick in the 35th minute on a warm and muggy night at the Municipal Stadium.

Substitute Mario Balotelli doubled the lead in the 90th, a minute after Ireland was reduced to 10 men when Keith Andrews picked up his second yellow card.

Still, Italy had to wait a few moments after the final whistle to celebrate, before receiving word that Spain beat Croatia 1-0 in the other Group C match.

The victory ended a five-match winless streak for Italy, which began the tournament with 1-1 draws against Spain and Croatia following three friendly losses.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!