Euro-Torres jubilant after ending Spain's trophy wait (Reuters)

 
Fernando Torres described Spain's 1-0 victory over Germany in the Euro 2008 final on Sunday as a dream come true after scoring the winner. [link]

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Germany vs Spain Highlights: Euro 2008 Highlights

Fernando Torres scored the lead and gave Spain a much deserved lead at half time. He was unlucky earlier when his header hit the pole, when he had overpowered the German defenders. Torres lifted the ball over Lehmann after receiving a slick pass from Xavi.
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Torres strike ends Spain's long wait

Spain have been crowned European champions for the second time as Fernando Torres's first-half goal in Vienna proved enough to defeat Germany in the final of UEFA EURO 2008™.
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FANHOUSE Live Blog: GERMANY v SPAIN --- Euro 2008 Final --- (June 29) --- Vienna, Austria

June 29 | Ernst-Happel-Stadion | 2:45 pm EDT Kickoff --- U.S. TV: ABC --- Archived / by Irishoutsider: We want to thank everyone for making it a great liveblog, and we want to remind everyone to be on the lookout for our Thursday MLS chats. --- Thanks for coming out...
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Spain Crowned Champion of Europe with a deserved victory over Germany 1-0

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was Spain’s goal hero, striking after 33 minutes when he cleverly lifted Xavi’s pass over Germany keeper Jens Lehmann. Spain dominated the final throughout, with Torres heading against the post and Marcos Senna almost adding a second from close range after 80 minutes. Michael Ballack came close for Germany, shooting narrowly wide after the break.
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Tournament - Matches

Spain became European champions for the second time after Fernando Torres's first-half goal in Vienna proved enough to defeat Germany in the final of UEFA EURO 2008™. History an inspiration Spain had won their only previous piece of silverware in ...
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