European Championship Final

Posted by Logan Holmes Jun 28, 2008

Germany have again reached the final of a major international competition. Not the best team in Euro2008, but they have overcome all odds to reach their sixth European Championship Final. Defeated by Croatia at the group stage and unimpressive against a poor Austrian team, they defeated undefeated Portugal in the first knock-out game before scoring a late goal to secure semi-final viictory over Turkey who were under-strength through injury and suspensions.

Spain Impress in Euro2008

Spain have been much more impressive in their route to the final. They opened the competition in style with a comprehensive win over Russia and then defeated Sweden and Greece. With three victories in the group stage, they were the only group winners to progress to the semi-finals. In the first knock-out game they held their nerve in a scoreless game against Italy to win on penalties and then recorded another impressive victory over Russia in the semi-final.

Spain's Route to the Final

Spain have an unfortunate record of starting World Cup and European Championship competitions impressively, winning through to the knock-out stage, only to disappoint and fail to reach expectations. This Spanish team looks to be different and have the confidence and the skill to go on to win Euro2008 and claim their second success in the competition, after a forty four year wait, having defeated the holders, USSR, in the second tournament which they hosted in 1964.

Spain to Win?

In the final in Vienna, Germany will try to stifle the Spanish skill to claim their fourth title but on the overall performance in the competition, Spain would be worthy winners.