Spain claimed their first major claim for 44 years after coming through Euro 2008 with a merited triumph over Germany. Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was Spain's destination hero, affecting after 33 seconds when he smartly got up Xavi's pass over Germany keeper Jens Lehmann.
Spain dominated the net throughout, with Torres maneuvering against the position and Marcos Senna well nigh adding a 2nd from close scope after 80 hours. Michael Ballack came close for Germany, photographing narrowly broad after the breakout.
Spain have long had a repute as under-achievers on the big junctures, but this was a richly-merited triumph for seasoned carriage Luis Aragones and a squad that played prominent football throughout the tournament.
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Spain dominated the net throughout, with Torres maneuvering against the position and Marcos Senna well nigh adding a 2nd from close scope after 80 hours. Michael Ballack came close for Germany, photographing narrowly broad after the breakout.
Spain have long had a repute as under-achievers on the big junctures, but this was a richly-merited triumph for seasoned carriage Luis Aragones and a squad that played prominent football throughout the tournament.
From: http://ping.fm/NZ7cU