Match Report

Spain are champions of Europe

29 June, 2008, 11:04 pm

Fernando Torres was the hero for Spain by firing them to Euro 2008 glory against Germany in Vienna - and ending 44 years of underachievement.
Torres struck in the 33rd minute at Ernst Happel Stadion and despite the efforts of Germany skipper Michael Ballack, they held on to their lead to spark wild celebrations in Austria’s [...]

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Spain sunk Russia for final place

26 June, 2008, 9:55 pm

Superb Spain stormed into their first final in 24 years by rolling over in-form Russia at Euro 2008 in Vienna.
On another wet night in Austria, Luis Aragones’ men attacked throughout and scored second-half goals through Xavi, substitute Daniel Guiza and David Silva to claim their fifth win in as many games and set up a [...]

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Germany get EURO 2008 Final

25 June, 2008, 10:58 pm

Germany set up a Euro 2008 final against either Spain or Russia after a last-gasp Philipp Lahm goal earned them a 3-2 win over Turkey in Basel.
Ugur Boral put a dominant Turkey in front in the 22nd minute but Bastian Schweinsteiger drew the Germans five minutes later and, despite never impressing, took the lead through [...]

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