It was Germany versus Italy in the semifinal last night - and the streets virtually empty, the only noise coming from the fluttering of German flags and the occasional cries of despair as yet another goal opportunity was missed. The German description for this kind of must-see event is Strassenfeger (literally "street sweeper").

Only problem was the slight lack of goals against Italy, and the atmosphere this morning is somewhat subdued to say the least. Still a lot of flags flying defiantly though.

Not being German we celebrated with some Italian nectarines fresh from the supermarket.

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