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Euro 2008: Germany vs. Spain

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Monday, June 30, 2008

June 29, 2008
Germany 0 – 1 Spain Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Attendance: 51,428
Referee: Roberto Rosetti
Kevin Kurányi Booked
Michael Ballack Booked
Scored after 33 minutes 33' Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres Booked
Iker Casillas Booked
Spanish fans are getting excited in Vienna's "fan zone".

Spain has won its first UEFA European Football Championship since 1964 by defeating Germany in the final match.

Fernando Torres scored the lone goal of the match in the 33rd minute. The match started at 19:45 UTC, and although the score was only 1-0, BBC Sport has reported that Spain dominated the match.

Germany got close to scoring at some points in the game, one shot by German captain Michael Ballack missed the goal by a narrow margin.


Sources

  • Canadian Press. Spain captures first European Championship since 1964 — The Sports Network, June 29, 2008
  • Associated Press. Spain wins first major in 44 years — Google News, June 29, 2008
  • Germany 0-1 Spain — BBC Sport, June 29, 2008


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