Germany 0 - 1 Spain (Final)
Date: Sunday, 29th June 2008
Stadium: Vienna - Ernst Happel
Scorers:
Fernando Torres (ESP), 33'
Torres strike ends Spain's long wait
Spain have been crowned European champions for the second time as Fernando Torres's first-half goal in Vienna proved enough to defeat Germany in the final of UEFA EURO 2008™.
History an inspiration
Spain won their only previous piece of silverware in this competition in 1964 and had not been beyond the quarter-finals of any tournament in 24 years, yet Luis Aragonés's men chose to use that history as an inspiration rather than as a burden. After a strong start from Germany, seeking a fourth title themselves, Spain were the more dangerous side throughout an entertaining final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion although it took just one goal – in the 33rd minute, courtesy of Torres's pace, perseverance and unerring finish – to end their long wait.
1st Half
2nd Half
Sunday 29 June 2008
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