Salvatore and Maria Trimboli from La Piccola Grosseria have turned their traditional Italian deli into a local hub for all things football in recent weeks as Italy has progressed through each round of this years Euro tournament.

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They are just some of the many passionate fans who woke up before dawn this morning to watch Italy play on soccer's biggest stage.

"I was up at 2am this morning from excitement, I just couldn't sleep," Mr Trimboli said.

"Words really cannot describe what it was like to win, what it means to win."

Maria Trimboli said that the game was extremely nail-biting, but that she was thrilled that Italy was able to 'bring the championship Rome'.

Both siblings said that whilst there was some doubts that Italy would win, with the game being played in England, they both believed that Italy had always had a a good shot at the title.

"I always believed that if we played our game and we got into a good groove that we could beat the air of inevitability that we were facing," Mr Trimboli said.

"England haven't won a trophy in 55 years so we knew it would be a challenge but we held strong.

"We are especially proud of our defender Giorgio Chiellini amongst everyone, the oldest player on the team at almost 37 years who showed that age is no barrier, he was just phenomenal."

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Daniella Gullotta, a staff member from Griffith City Cinemas was in attendance at the two cinema screenings this morning that saw approximately 70 die hard fans attend, and said the atmosphere was 'electric'.

"It was a very tight game, very stressful in the cinemas because for most of it, it really could of been either teams game," Ms Gullotta said.

"But after that last penalty shot, it was pandemonium. There was cheering, chanting, everyone was very emotional and excited."

According to Mr Trimboli, the result is especially exciting given Italy did not even qualify for the world cup last year.

"Roberto Mancini, the coach for Italy, took these players on and believed right from the beginning that the team would win," Mr Trimboli said.

"People thought he was crazy, but he said our aim is to win the title and they have now won!"

Maria said she had very high hopes for next year, but Salvatore said he was happy to just live in the moment and enjoy Italy's win.

"We are extremely proud of them, we really couldn't be prouder," Ms Trimboli said.

"This win is everything to us," Mr Trimboli said.

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