Spain break Italy jinx Last night's only Euro2008 game saw Spain break a hoodoo that has haunted the national side for decades. The nailbiting penalty shoot-out after a scoreless draw in Vienna produced the biggest TV audience of the year and sparked massive celebrations as Spain knocked out Italy to book a place in the semi finals.

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