Euro 2012 Schedule: Start Times, Live Stream and TV Info for Day 11 Action

Although a few teams in Group C have the talent to go deep in Euro 2012, two of them will be eliminated by Monday.

Ireland will be one of those teams, as two blowout losses have removed the squad from contention. This leaves Spain, Croatia and Italy to battle for two spots in the quarterfinal.

A loss or draw by the Italians eliminates them. An Italy win would eliminate the loser of the match between Croatia and Spain. However, things get interesting with a draw between the top two teams in the group.

Overall goal differential will only come into play if Croatia and Spain end in a 1-1 tie. A scoreless draw allows Italy and Spain to advance, while a draw of 2 goals or more would send Italy home.

For the sake of those following at home, please root for a decisive victory by one of the teams to simplify the matter.

Croatia (4 points) vs. Spain (4 points)

When: 2:45 p.m. ET

Watch: ESPN

Where: PGE Arena, Poland

Live Stream: ESPN3.com

Despite the fact that the teams could work together to get through to the next round, both sides have denied any sort of collusion. 

However, this fact is certain to affect the way each team plays in their final contest of the group stage.

Spain has a great offense, but they are very patient near the box and are likely to hold possession for most of the match. The fact that a draw will likely push them through to the next round will only slow down the pace even more.

Croatia, on the other hand, will need to be aggressive. They need to get the ball to top scorer Mario Mandzukic and let him get enough chances to put the ball in the back of the net.

Each team would feel more comfortable with a win, but the Spanish midfield will dictate this game and not let it get away from them.

Prediction: Spain 1, Croatia 1

Italy (2 points) vs. Ireland (0 points)

When: 2:45 p.m. ET

Watch: ESPN2

Where: Stadion Miejski (Poznan), Poznan, Poland

Live Stream: ESPN3.com

The Republic of Ireland came into Euro 2012 ranked by FIFA as the No. 18 team in the world. In the last few games, the team does not even seem to belong on this stage.

After being outscored 7-1 in two games, Ireland needs to have enough pride to keep the final game close.

Italy has stayed conservative so far, playing to a draw in each of their opening matches. However, it needs to let its forwards loose to keep the team's hopes alive.

Specifically, Mario Balotelli needs to help his team on the scoreboard after coming close so many times. He had a good year for Manchester City, now he needs to do work for his country on the international stage.

The Italians should win the match, but they might not have enough offense to win goal differential and advance to the quarterfinals.

Prediction: Italy 2, Ireland 1; Spain and Croatia advance