Spain wins Euro Cup Football Final

[Jack Rabbit]

from ESPN via Susan Polgar Chess Blogspot
Dated Sunday, June 29

Germany 0-1 Spain: Torres ends Spain's pain



Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres was the hero for Spain by firing them to Euro 2008 glory against Germany in Vienna - and ending 44 years of underachievement.

Torres struck in the 33rd minute at Ernst Happel Stadion and despite the efforts of Germany skipper Michael Ballack, they held on to their lead to spark wild celebrations in Austria's capital.

Heavyweights in European football who produce a constant stream of individual talents, Spain had not won a major tournament since 1964 but finally shook off their tag of being chokers, not able to cope with the pressure of the highest stage.

They have also been perceived as a nation divided by their regions - the lyrics to their national anthem are not used - but full-back Sergio Ramos had kept mentioning the word "united'' this week, and when Torres secured the Henri Delaunay for them they were just that.

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[Upton]

1. Yeah they deserved it

they were the better side on the day, though the goal by Torres was a combination of poor defending by Lahm and Lehman foolishly coming off his line. Mistakes like that are the reason he lost his job at Arsenal.

[jakefrep]

2. BOOOOOOOOOOO!!! HISSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

That is all.

[Rambis]

3. Fair play

to Spain -great match enjoyed it-

[redqueen]

4. They earned it.

[Jack Rabbit]

5. GOAL!!

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