A long-range effort from defender Andreas Beck saw off Italy as Germany set up a repeat of their Group B meeting with England in the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship final.
"Today we had a great goalie Manuel Neuer and a bit luck. Manuel is an outstanding keeper", coach Horst Hrubesch said: "Now we want the title."
Beck struck three minutes into the second-half and the goal proved enough to settle the semi-final despite a late flurry of Italy chances. Germany return to the final for the first time since losing 5-4 to England over two legs in the 1982 showpiece and will meet their old rivals for the second time in the tournament after drawing 1-1 in their final group match.
U 21 Men: Germany wins semi-final
The only sour note for Germany is that Ashkan Dejagah will be suspended for the Malmo showpiece after being booked here.
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A long-range effort from defender Andreas Beck saw off Italy as Germany set up a repeat of their Group B meeting with England in the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship final.
"Today we had a great goalie Manuel Neuer and a bit luck. Manuel is an outstanding keeper", coach Horst Hrubesch said: "Now we want the title."
Beck struck three minutes into the second-half and the goal proved enough to settle the semi-final despite a late flurry of Italy chances. Germany return to the final for the first time since losing 5-4 to England over two legs in the 1982 showpiece and will meet their old rivals for the second time in the tournament after drawing 1-1 in their final group match.
U 21 Men: Germany wins semi-final
The only sour note for Germany is that Ashkan Dejagah will be suspended for the Malmo showpiece after being booked here.
