Fabregas and Torres hail victory in Vienna

 
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas insisted his country's 1-0 victory over Germany in Sunday's Euro 2008 final was a triumph for 'beautiful football'. > > [link]

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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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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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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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Euro 2008 Final, Five conclusions: Spain 1-0 Germany

1. It is not always the case that the team which has played the best football wins a major tournament wins it, but it was on this occasion. Spain have been the best team from start to finish and they deserved their victory.
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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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