Group C : Italy 1-1 Croatia at Euro 2012

Andrea Pirlo's Strike From Free-Kick at 39th minute Give Italy A Chance of Winning But Mario Mandzukic's Cool Strike In the Second-Half (72nd minute ) Blowed Italians Strong Defence at the end of the match. Cesare Prandelli's side started brightly in Poznan, with Mario Balotelli shooting just wide in the opening three minutes, while Claudio Marchisio blasted just over after Balotelli's effort was blocked.At the other end, Nikica Jelavic had a penalty appeal turned down by referee Howard Webb after going down in the box tussling for the ball with Giorgio Chiellini .Balotelli then won a free-kick on the edge of the box and Andrea Pirlo hit an exquisite free-kick to net the 39th minute opener.Croatia improved after the break, with Luka Modric having two early shots, as well as a succession of corners.Slaven Bilic's side then drew level when Mario Mandzukic slotted in off the post from close range with 18 minutes remaining to keep his team top ahead of their final game against champions Spain.