Romania And Italy Tie 1-1

Posted June 13, 2008 12:00 pm.

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Gianluigi Buffon saved a late penalty from Adrian Mutu to give Italy a 1-1 draw with Romania on Friday at the European Championship.

Daniel Niculae was dragged down by Christian Panucci in the 80th minute, and a penalty was awarded.

Buffon dived to his left and reached back with his hand to stop Mutu’s shot, and the ball then deflected away off the goalkeeper’s leg.

Mutu had given Romania the lead against the World Cup champions in the 55th minute, taking advantage of a defensive mistake by Gianluca Zambrotta, and Panucci equalized a minute later for Italy following a corner.

Romania has two points in Group C, while Italy has one.

Italian supporters celebrate after Italian defender Christian Panucci scored against Romania. Photo credit should read Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images.

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