It took 44 years but Spain are finally European champions once again.
A well-taken first half goal from Fernando Torres sealed a 1-0 win over Germany in an open, attacking final which summed up the whole of Euro 2008.
Looking at the match and the finals in general, technically-gifted Spain probably deserved to end their major tournament hoodoo. Do you agree?
Germany’s Philipp Lahm will wonder how he allowed Torres to beat him to the ball and slot home. In fact, the German defence was unusually creaky for much of the tournament. Can they bounce back for the 2010 World Cup or will Spain’s dynamic side continue to dominate?
Let us know your views below.
PHOTO: Spain’s Torres scores past Germany goalkeeper Lehmann during the Euro 2008 final at Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. June 29 REUTERS/Christian Charisius
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- Posted by William Kemble-DiazIt’s been a very long time coming… It’s so good to finally be able to see the Spanish team fulfil its potential by playing to its own style and taking on all comers. I hope that, even though Aragonés is leaving, we’ll see some continuity of style as we come up to the World Cup qualifiers.
- Posted by Gonzalo @ All In Whitewow, 44yrs is a long time. it was a well deserved win though.
- Posted by MMA FightIt is something I was hoping for. After all their game had natural flair, compared to the monotony of German football.
- Posted by Vishaal BhatWell done Spain and very well deserved. The Germans have to count themselves lucky to even make it past Portugal given the blatant foul by Ballack that led to his goal but was not called back. The Germans also deserved the result.
- Posted by kiwiCongrats Spain!!! it was about time, right? lol
- Posted by janAfter all the spanish team was the best team all along the euro.
found some great pics here http://www.golst.com/matches/v/Deutschla nd-España/6824#match_photos
Good football espana. The strong team won.
- Posted by MusichanaCongratulations Spain ! You deserved to win and fricking AWESOME TEAM !!!
- Posted by AlbertFernando Torres “El Nino” is amazing and Liverpool is a great team too !
We watched on natinoal television here in the United States of America and were cheering for Spain ! Viva Espana ! yeaaaaaaaahhhh !!!!
best team wines & thats spain . Spain deserved to win, they played very well . Will Done Spain Gooood Luck in future . the Germans could only stop them with faults. It´s a shame they didn´t . it was a very exciting match.Congratulations esp….
- Posted by unmesh bhungavaleSpain the best team of the world… beatifull
- Posted by turyI bet my friend $5 that Spain would win! I knew they had it it them!
- Posted by Michaelspain deserved it. nice play.good transition.
- Posted by pukwell done espana
- Posted by lisaWhen you don’t have skills to match go with your
- Posted by Zeyhilelluck, well you eventually run out of luck — and
lose. What the Germans had was simply bravado and
the Tutonic can-do spirit but not much individual
finesse. The Spaniards to a man were young, hungry
and more comforatble with handling the ball. In
other words, thankfully the better team won.
Olé España, well done, excellent football. They showed for once a truly passion for the sport of football. Hope they keep the team work and make it also to the final at the World Cup.
- Posted by EstefaniaSpain deserved to win, they played very well, the Germans could only stop them with faults. It´s a shame they didn´t score more goals, but it was a very exciting match. Congratulations España!
- Posted by Elenaya,SPAIN deserved to win!!!finally,,the best team win!!!with all the amazing&talented players like torres,villa,fab,senna,sergio ramos,puyol and casillas,they could win the world cup too!!!
- Posted by freestylerIt is the exemplary performance and the passion to win the euro cup 08 has led the spain team to have the success.
- Posted by kasam srinathThey not only created the history of 44 years but they even beat the world champions Italy in the Quarters to make to the semis.On the whole finally the winning spirit of spain has continued to lift the euro cup 2008.
Absolutely deserved. Hats off to another brilliant midfield performance. And the goal was beautfully taken.
- Posted by Kevin FylanWill Done Spain Gooood Luck in future
- Posted by Raj Cheema