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GERMANY
Spain
over came powerhouse Germany 1-0 in the final of EURO
2008, becoming Champions in a thrilling final in Vienna.
The final was a classic and Euro 2008 must go down as
the best ever Euro Championships. Austria and Switzerland
put on a top-notch show and for 22 days we were treated
to a spectacle, Danke!
Spain
began the slower of the two teams but eventually took
control of the game, sealing a well-earned victory!!
Spain
the dark horse soaked up early pressure from Germany
but thereafter, always looked like champions to be.
Everything
they did came off and at times Germany were hanging
on for dear life. Spain's performance was the perfect
performance I'd made reference to in the last daily
Shot & they delivered it too!!!!
The
hero of the game: Fernando Torres
El Niño ("The Kid") who put
Germany to the sword scoring in the 33rd minute with
a well placed shot past Lehmann into the bottom right
corner. Germany would attempt to get back into the game
but Spain shut the door tight & it was only a matter
of time until there was no time!
Germany
literally ran out of time, gas and ideas due to Spain's
impressive team display but they didn't quit!!
Spain
didn't quit either, defending territory right until
the final whistle. You always look for a hero from each
team in such a big game but where Spain in concerned,
individuals mean nothing, this was a team performance.
It
was a tight event & either team could have won it
but as always, there can only be one. Spain claimed
their second ever European title with this dramatic
victory; the other came back in 1964 winning 2-1 over
USSR.
So
Greece finally handed over their trophy and for the
next 4 years, Spain will reign as Champions of Europe
& they totally deserve it!!!!
To
those inside the Elephant & Castle (full to capacity)
I'm sure most of you had a good time & it was great
to see so many nations represented, thanks for a great
ride !!!!
Have
a Great Day & Don't Let Anyone Bend it Up
!!!!!