Spain's Sergio Ramos (15) and his teammates run towards Jesus Navas (not in picture) after he scored the winning penalty goal against Italy during the penalty shootout of their Confederations Cup semi-final match at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza June 27, 2013. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) - Spain reached the Confederations Cup final with a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Italy following a goalless semi-final on Thursday in which both teams were affected by the sapping heat and humidity.
Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci was the only player to miss when he skied the 13th penalty of the contest high over the bar before Jesus Navas converted to send Spain through.
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