Windsor's Erie Street rejoices as Italy beats Spain in Euro Cup semifinals

Italy fans rejoiced on the sidewalks of Erie Street in Windsor, Ont., as their side beat Spain 4-2 in the UEFAEuropean Football Championships at Wembley Stadium.

"We fought so hard through the whole game and we showed that we are going to stay in this tournament baby," Seve Oglan said following the victory.

After Spain tied the game in the second half, Italy wonin dramatic form after a scoreless overtime led to a shootout.

"I was so stressed out I knew Jorginhowas going to score it, I knew everything was going to go well," Paolo Davia said when asked to describe the winningF moment.

Throughout the day, fanssporting blue shirtsfilledrestaurant patiosin Windsor's Little Italy,taking in the game in30-plus C weather. While most fans were supporting the Italian team, there was a sprinkling of disappointedSpain supporters.

Justin Susko, a Euro Cup fan, described the feeling on Erie Street as "electric."

"Being in this environment is great.There's really no where else to be in Windsor," said Susko.

Electric feeling

Rob Kelly, general manager of theFogolarFurlan, said he was hoping at least 50 people wouldcome to the restaurant.

"We're averaging 30 to 50[clients], so with the importance of today's game, hopefully we can get a few more people as well,"Kelly said, adding he was rooting for Italy.

The next scheduled game isWednesday, between England andDenmark, with the winner meeting Italy in Sunday's final.

Kelly said he is expecting a full house for the championship game.