June 27, 2012

Italy's national soccer players warm up during a training session at the stadium in Warsaw, June 27, 2012. (REUTERS)

Predictions for Thursday's Euro 2012 semifinal ...

MORRIS DALLA COSTA

Germany 2, Italy 1: Picking with my heart it would be Italy. But Italy isn't quite all the way back yet and Germany is already there.

KURTIS LARSON

Italy 2, Germany 1: One word -- organization. The Germans won't find a way through.

DAN BILICKI

Germany 2, Italy 1: This should be the game of the tournament. Two exciting sides will go up and down the field. The difference is, Germany is better at putting away its chances.

MIKE ZEISBERGER

Germany 1, Italy 0: Favourites Germany must be wary of an Italian team that has been getting better as the tournament has progressed.