EURO 2012 UPDATE ITALY 1:1 CROATIA

Mario Mandzukic's equaliser was enough to cancel andrea pirlo stunning free kick in the first half to give crotia the desired point. 

After a stunning 3-1 win against Ireland they sit 4 point on top of the group.

But Mandzukic's third Euro 2012 goal means the Italians may now need a big win over Ireland to progress.The Italians appeared in total control after taking the lead through Andrea Pirlo's wonderful first-half free-kick.

That will depend to an extent on Spain's fortunes against the Irish in the group's evening kick-off.

For their part, Croatia appeared happy with a point after struggling to match a slick Italian side who dominated the first half thanks to a midfield masterclass from the evergreen Pirlo.