Spain won the Euro 2008 title after beating Germany 1-0 in Ernst-Happel Stadium on 29th Jun. Striker Fernando Torres' strike at the 33rd minute proved the winner of the match. The Spanish team play without leading scorer David Villa due to injury fielded a five-player midfield and thus took an upper surrender their German opponents which adopted the same formation. The Spanish team conquered the midfield through fluent passing and Torres was a constant threat to the German goal. Torres could have broken the deadlock at the 20th minute but his header was deprived of by the post.
Cesc Fabregas, who made his first start in the tournament, seemed not used to his new role and was substituted out in the second half. And the German coach made three substitutions in the second half, trying to turn the tide over. But his team just could not take over the plan from the Spanish midfield led by Andres Iniesta. The Spanish team kept the ball most of the time in their control on the group and penetrated the German defence with neat short passes. They could have scored more goals if not for poor finishing. At the time the Spanish team had 13 attempts at the goal whileGermany Germany Spain
Cesc Fabregas, who made his first start in the tournament, seemed not used to his new role and was substituted out in the second half. And the German coach made three substitutions in the second half, trying to turn the tide over. But his team just could not take over the plan from the Spanish midfield led by Andres Iniesta. The Spanish team kept the ball most of the time in their control on the group and penetrated the German defence with neat short passes. They could have scored more goals if not for poor finishing. At the time the Spanish team had 13 attempts at the goal while
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