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Spain have been crowned the new European champions, after winning the final tonight at the Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna. The Spaniards were deserving winners of the Euro 2008, as they beat Germany 1-0, thanks to a Fernando Torres goal in the 33rd minute.
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Spain steamrolled Russia in the second semifinal today to set up a date with Germany on Sunday. Luis Aragones’ boys overcame a quiet start to the game to score three second half goals over Russia whose odds had been upped after the last two performances.
The Spaniards were a worried lot losing in-form striker David Villa to injury only 30 minutes into the game. But their bench strength carried them through, as Villa was replaced by Cesc Fabregas. The Gunner would go on to play a pivotal role in the Spanish resurgence after the break.
The Spanish conquest began five minutes after the restart, through Xavi Hernandez, who was setup by Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta. Russia seemed to have lost the plot even before Daniel Guiza scored Spain’s second in the 73rd minute, off a Fabregas assist. And ten minutes later, Fabregas turned provider again, this time to David Silva as Spain completed the rout over Guus Hiddink’s team.
Andrei Arshavin, who this blog had tipped to win his third successive man of the match award was strangely subdued. Was he already dreaming about his move to Barca? Did all the transfer speculation and the 20+ million valuations throw a spanner in the Russian works?
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Germany are through to the final of the Euro 2008 after a thrilling match (preview) against Turkey which they won thanks to a 90th minute goal from defender Philip Lahm, just minutes after Semih Senturk had put Turkey on level terms.
The Battle of Basel was a seesaw, with Turkey drawing first blood through Ugur Boral in the 22nd minute, only for Bastian Schweinsteiger to equalize five minutes later. Miroslav Klose scored in the 79th minute capitalizing on an error by Rustu on a night in which all three German goals came from Bayern Munich players. That should have been enough, but the Turks came back as only they can. Eventually though, Joachim Low’s Germany turned out to be a bridge too far for Fatih Terim’s depleted side.
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Video highlights of the 2007 UEFA Champions League final match between AC Milan of Italy and Liverpool Football Club of England, played at the Spyro Louis Stadium in Athens.
Billed as the rematch (or the revenge match) of the 2005 final which Liverpool had won in heart-stopping fashion, this final did not play out the same way. Milan were more organized this time around, as Carlo Ancelotti’s men were determined not to be outplayed by Rafael Benitez. Filippo Inzaghi scored at the stroke of half time, and then doubled Milan’s lead with less than 10 minutes to go. Dirk Kuyt pulled one back for the Merseysiders in the 89th minute, but it was too late to spur a comeback a la 2005. The Rossoneri, captained by Paolo Maldini, won 2-1.
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Video highlights of the 2006 UEFA Champions League final match between FC Barcelona of Spain and Arsenal Football Club of England, at the Stade de France in Paris.
Barcelona and Arsenal were possibly the most stylish two sides in Europe back then, both playing free flowing open football that was pleasing to the eye. Frank Rijkaard’s men were favorites against Arsene Wenger’s young team. The Gunners got off to a bad start with goalkeeper Jens Lehmann being sent off for a foul on Samuel Eto’o. Reduced to ten men, Arsenal fought back bravely and took the lead off a Sol Campbell header.
Just as Arsenal were heading to a victory against all odds, Rijkaard threw in veteran striker Henrik Larsson. The Swede played a pivotal role, setting up Samuel Eto’o in the 76th minute, and Juliano Belletti four minutes later. The blaugrana triumphed 2-1. Ronaldinho, who was influential in the Catalan side’s run, was largely subdued in the final. Victor Valdes was forced into producing a string of saves by Thierry Henry.
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