Italy break Scottish hearts
2007-11-17 21:39
Glasgow - Christian Panucci's stoppage-time header on Saturday sent Italy and France through to Euro 2008 after the world champions won 2-1 in Scotland to end the home team's hopes.
Italy top Group B with 26 points ahead of France in second on 25 points with both sides having one game to play. Scotland, who have completed their fixtures, miss out on 24 points despite beating the French twice.
Luca Toni put Italy ahead after two minutes when the sleeping Scottish defence let Antonio di Natale collect a throw inside the box and square for the Bayern Munich striker to forcefully prod home in the pouring rain.
Scotland equalised on 65 minutes when Barry Ferguson appeared to be offside as he netted from close range after Gianluigi Buffon spilled Lee McCulloch's shot.
- Reuters