FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 semifinal: Italy vs Spain - Five talking points

Outstanding performers:

For Italy, Maggio was the best player on the night. He was unstoppable as he blitzed up and down the right wing. One moment he could be seen tackling Silva, and running through on goal to meet Giaccherini’s cross the very next moment. He had a couple of good chances, but both were saved by Casillas. Defensively, too, he was solid and did his job well. For Spain, Torres was the man who looked to be their best hope. He was almost back to his old Liverpool self. He was getting stuck into defenders and holding the ball up. He was quick and deft with his passes and flick-ons, and gave himself a couple of good opportunities that just missed the goal.