It was the worst way to be eliminated from a competition as Scotland hearts were broekn in the 91st minute when Christian Panucci headed home Italy’s second goal that ensured they beat Scotland 2-1 on the day and at the same time cleared the path for both themselves and France to be at the EURO 2008 Finals, both were also finalist in last years World Cup.
A draw would have kept Scottish hopes alive, needing Ukraine to beat France on Wednesday. But Panucci ensured both of last year’s World Cup finalists qualify instead.
The winner came from an Andrea Pirlo free-kick that was shockingly awarded after Giorgio Chiellini barged Alan Hutton.
But the Tartan Army cannot dwell too much on referee Manuel Mejuto Gonzalez’s decision, as their goal stood despite Ferguson scoring from an offside position, while Antonio Di Natale had a seemingly valid goal disallowed.
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that late goal was unbelievable…5 mins before it happened the same guy almost scored and I thought to myself “they came sooo close!!!” and then it happened…amazing….