Balotelli exposes German flaw

Not for the first time, Italy have upset the order.

Germany may have been the most exhilarating and admired team in this tournament but they will not be one of the last left at it, and that is because Cesare Prandelli’s side might be the cleverest.

Quite simply, the Italian manager outfoxed Jogi Löw last night, with his team’s possession game piercing holes in the loose German system and Mario Balotelli eventually powering through.