Fans celebrate as Germany rediscovers WC optimism
Published 6/20/2008 at FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Thousands of flag-clad fans cheered and streets were choked with cars honking horns after Germany's unexpectedly impressive European Championship quarterfinal victory over Portugal brought back a little of the World Cup magic from two years ago.
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