Euro 2008 reaches climax(Final scoreline)

Semifinals

25/06/08    Germany(Schweinstiger, Klose, Lahm)    3–2    Turkey(Senturk, Borgal)

26/06/08    Spain(Guiza, Xavi, Silva)    3–0    Russia

Final

29/06/08    Germany    0–1    Spain(Torres)

Euro 2008 champions–>Spain

Runner-up–>Germany

Top goal scorer–>David Villa(4)[Spain]

Best goalkeeper–>iker Casillas[Spain]

The first semifinal between Germany and Turkey was a thriller roller coaster which can be said by only who witnessed it.Turkey took the lead through Borgal which was cancelled out after 4 minutes as Schweinsteiger equalized. The first half scored remain 1-1.Germany took the lead through Klose as Senturk equalized with 8 minutes to play.Lahm scored the decider in the 90th minute.

The second semifinal was an one sided affair with half time score of 0-0, spain went on to win 3-0 aginst Russia who were completely outclassed. Xavi, Guiza, Silva scored for Spain.

The final was a classy encounter though only one goal was scored.Spain scored through Torres in the first half by continuous pressure and attack.But after the goal, Spain switched to a more defensive form with all players back defending and only Torres up front. Marcos Senna of Spain missed a sitter at 81st minute, though which didnt affect the team as Germany failed to score. The Germans lost may be because of their dependability on Ballack who couldnt deliver.Spanish coach Luis Aragones identified Ballack as the pivot between attck and defence of the Germans and could cope accordingly to neutralize him.

Thus Euro08 has ended and the leagues are still one month away from starting. But stay tuned as so much transfer speculations is in the air and you can get the updates from here.

~ by imtiaz29 on June 30, 2008.