soccerlens.com - 6/27/2008
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Germany v Spain
Euro 2008 Final
Date - Sunday 29 June 2008
Venue - Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Kickoff - 20:45 CET, 19:45 UK, 14:45 EST
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Germany have had a topsy-turvy tournament, losing to Croatia and struggling against Turkey but dispatching quarter-final opponents Portugal with ease. While the Spanish team is probably more talented than their Iberian counterparts, both ...
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English look on as Euro 2008 shows gulf in class
Reuters Soccer Blog —
... Touch and the ability to bring the ball under control whether it comes to you at chest height, to your midriff or straight to your feet is something most English players lack, and yet it is something German players, for instance, seem to be born with. ...
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Euro CUp 2008 Quarter-Finals Preview Part I
theondeckcircle.net 6/19/2008 — Breaking down Germany v. Portugal and Croatia v. Turkey.
theondeckcircle.net 6/19/2008 — Breaking down Germany v. Portugal and Croatia v. Turkey.
Croatia Vs Turkey Highlights - Euro 2008 Quarter Final Highlights
lovefooty.net 6/20/2008 — Croatia and Turkey is perhaps not as mouth watering as Germany vs Portugal was last night but there is one thing you are guaranteed with these two teams and that is commitment. Both sides will give 110% and will to the very death you can be sure of that.
lovefooty.net 6/20/2008 — Croatia and Turkey is perhaps not as mouth watering as Germany vs Portugal was last night but there is one thing you are guaranteed with these two teams and that is commitment. Both sides will give 110% and will to the very death you can be sure of that.
Turkey Survives and Advances
soccercityfc.com 6/20/2008 — Turkey snatched victory from defeat for the third time at Euro 2008. With little time left in the match, Croatia went up 1-0 only to have Turkey tie seconds later on a strike from forward Semih Şentürk. Turkey won 3-1 on penalties after. Turkey will face Germany in one of the two semi-final matches.
soccercityfc.com 6/20/2008 — Turkey snatched victory from defeat for the third time at Euro 2008. With little time left in the match, Croatia went up 1-0 only to have Turkey tie seconds later on a strike from forward Semih Şentürk. Turkey won 3-1 on penalties after. Turkey will face Germany in one of the two semi-final matches.
Euro 2008 Semifinals Preview
nationalsportsreview.com 6/23/2008 — Only three games remain to determine the champion of Europe. One semifinal matchup includes powerhouse Germany going up against the Cinderella team of Turkey. The other semifinal game will be between sharp passing Spain and a read hot Russian team lead by the mastermind Guus Hiddink.
nationalsportsreview.com 6/23/2008 — Only three games remain to determine the champion of Europe. One semifinal matchup includes powerhouse Germany going up against the Cinderella team of Turkey. The other semifinal game will be between sharp passing Spain and a read hot Russian team lead by the mastermind Guus Hiddink.
Euro 2008 Semi Finals - Germany Vs Turkey Match Preview
lovefooty.net 6/24/2008 — A match preview of the Euro 2008 Semi Final: Germany Vs Turkey. All the injury news and interesting team facts from both nations ahead of their all important Semi Final clash
lovefooty.net 6/24/2008 — A match preview of the Euro 2008 Semi Final: Germany Vs Turkey. All the injury news and interesting team facts from both nations ahead of their all important Semi Final clash
Germany vs Turkey Highlights Euro Semi Finals Soccer Goals
footballsbestvideos.blogspot.com 6/25/2008 — Watch Euro Semi Finals Highlights - Turkey vs Germany - from the 2008 Euro. Turkey with some of their key players having gotten on the wrong side of the law look weaker against an almost corporate German team....
footballsbestvideos.blogspot.com 6/25/2008 — Watch Euro Semi Finals Highlights - Turkey vs Germany - from the 2008 Euro. Turkey with some of their key players having gotten on the wrong side of the law look weaker against an almost corporate German team....
Germany vs Turkey Highlights: Euro 2008 Highlights
blog.soccerslave.com 6/26/2008 — Philip Lahm was the hero tonight as he scored a last minute winner and stormed Germany into the finals of Euro 2008 and ended Turkey’s fairy tale run at St Jakob-Park in Basel.
blog.soccerslave.com 6/26/2008 — Philip Lahm was the hero tonight as he scored a last minute winner and stormed Germany into the finals of Euro 2008 and ended Turkey’s fairy tale run at St Jakob-Park in Basel.
Germany v. Turkey - Live Blog - Semifinals - Euro 2008
soccerlens.com 6/26/2008 — Germany v. Turkey St. Jakob-Park, Basel Wednesday 25 June 2008 Euro 2008 , Semi Final #1 Kickoff: 20:45 CET, 19:45 GMT, 14:45 EST We’re down to the Final Four as Germany takes on Turkey in the first Semifinal clash of Euro 2008. German ...
soccerlens.com 6/26/2008 — Germany v. Turkey St. Jakob-Park, Basel Wednesday 25 June 2008 Euro 2008 , Semi Final #1 Kickoff: 20:45 CET, 19:45 GMT, 14:45 EST We’re down to the Final Four as Germany takes on Turkey in the first Semifinal clash of Euro 2008. German ...
Croatia Vs Turkey Highlights: Euro 2008 Highlights
blog.soccerslave.com 6/20/2008 — Enjoy all the first half action here, the first forty five mins produced lot of chances but none of the teams were successful in breaking the dead lock. Bilic's men deserved the lead when Ivica Olic rattled the cross bar and Niko Krancjar missed the headed rebound.. Germany will have to wait to know who they will be facing in the semifinals...
blog.soccerslave.com 6/20/2008 — Enjoy all the first half action here, the first forty five mins produced lot of chances but none of the teams were successful in breaking the dead lock. Bilic's men deserved the lead when Ivica Olic rattled the cross bar and Niko Krancjar missed the headed rebound.. Germany will have to wait to know who they will be facing in the semifinals...
Euro 2008 Semi Final - And Then There Were Four
lovefooty.net 6/23/2008 — Germany, Russia, Spain and Turkey are the four nations that have reached the Euro 2008 Semi Final. We have a had a look back at the events that got them to the stage and and what it will take for them to reach the Euro 2008 final.
lovefooty.net 6/23/2008 — Germany, Russia, Spain and Turkey are the four nations that have reached the Euro 2008 Semi Final. We have a had a look back at the events that got them to the stage and and what it will take for them to reach the Euro 2008 final.
Germany 3 - 2 Turkey: Not Watching Something Beautiful
runofplay.com 6/27/2008 — Now…that’s reality out of the way. Let’s talk about that other thing that happened. The moment the first lightning strike knocked out the international broadcast feed in the second half, causing televisions around the world to ...
runofplay.com 6/27/2008 — Now…that’s reality out of the way. Let’s talk about that other thing that happened. The moment the first lightning strike knocked out the international broadcast feed in the second half, causing televisions around the world to ...
Euro 2008 Finals Preview
nationalsportsreview.com 6/27/2008 — Some of best teams in Europe have battled over the last few weeks in Switzerland and Austria. There was the drama of penalty kicks, the Cinderella story of Turkey, and two giants of soccer, France and Italy, aged in front of everyone. Only one game remains, and it will determine the winner of Euro 2008. The two teams to battle it out will be Spain and Germany.
nationalsportsreview.com 6/27/2008 — Some of best teams in Europe have battled over the last few weeks in Switzerland and Austria. There was the drama of penalty kicks, the Cinderella story of Turkey, and two giants of soccer, France and Italy, aged in front of everyone. Only one game remains, and it will determine the winner of Euro 2008. The two teams to battle it out will be Spain and Germany.
Euro Cup Semi Finals Preview
theondeckcircle.net 6/25/2008 — An in-depth look at Russia v. Spain and Germany v. Turkey.
theondeckcircle.net 6/25/2008 — An in-depth look at Russia v. Spain and Germany v. Turkey.
Euro 2008 Semi-final: Germany 3-2 Turkey — Footie Girl
I don't know what it is, but this tournament keeps throwing up dramatic results. Once again Turkey were involved in a game featuring a stunning late victory -- although this time they were on the wrong end of the scoreline. It's just too bad we couldn't see the whole thing, thanks to the broadcasting problems from Vienna.
Turkey were massive underdogs coming into this game, seeing as they ...
Germany 3-2 Turkey - Euro 2008 Semifinal - Video Highlights — Soccerlens.com
Germany 3-2 Turkey - Impressive Turks bow out in style
Germany 3-2 Turkey - Live Blog - Semifinals - Euro 2008
Video highlights from the first Euro 2008 semifinal:
First Half
Second Half
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Germany 3 - Turkey 2 — There Is Only One Sinnacle
Lahm’s Late Show Kloses The Door On Turkish Passage
Germany 3-2 Turkey
They came, they saw, they very nearly conquered. An extremely fortuitous Germany are on the way to the Euro 2008 final after being pushed so close by Turkey. The Turks took a first half lead through Ugur Boral before a swift equaliser by Bastian Schweinsteiger. Late drama ensued as Miroslav Klose and Semih ...
Klose Goal 3-2 Germany vs Turkey — iFutbal
Klose Goal 3-2 Germany vs Turkey Added By: Midfielder8 on 25-06-2008 Category: Highlights Tags: Germany, Turkey, Euro 2008 Views: 12 | Comments: 0 >
Lahm Goal 3-2 Germany vs Turkey — iFutbal
Lahm Goal 3-2 Germany vs Turkey Added By: Midfielder8 on 25-06-2008 Category: Highlights Tags: Germany, Turkey, Euro 2008 Views: 21 | Comments: 0 >
Euro 2008: Germany Advances — Intentional Foul
Lets all welcome Germany as the first qualifier for the Euro 2008 Final after surviving the refuse-to-die Turkey, 3-2. I didn’t get to watch a whole lot of the stream but what I did see easily qualifies as great soccer/football/futbol. When Turkey opened the game by scoring first, it was easy to see they were not even entertaining the thought of backing down from the Germans, roster ...
Germany beat comeback kings Turkey to reach Euro final — Last Kick
6/25/2008
BASEL, Switzerland (AFP) - Defender Philipp Lahm’s late strike put three-times European champions Germany in Sunday’s Euro 2008 final and sealed a 3-2 win to knock out injury-ravaged Turkey on Wednesday night.
Lahm’s 90th minute goal made sure Vienna will be Germany’s final destination after Turkey’s Semih Senturk had forced an equaliser just ...
Live Blog: Euro 2008, Germany v. Turkey — RealClearSports - Blog
After a couple days off, Euro 2008 has returned with the first of two semi-final matches. Today is pre-tournament favorite Germany against Turkey, easily the biggest surprise thus far.
This could be where the Turkish Cinderella-dream comes to an end: Turkey will be missing six players from their wild win over Croatia in the quarterfinals, and possibly more, depending on how they respond to ...
Euro 2008 Liveblog: Germany v. Turkey — Unprofessional Foul
Soccer is a game for 22 people that run around, play the ball, and one referee who makes a slew of mistakes, and in the end Germany always wins. - Gary Lineker That's it, I surrender. There is no way my new-favorite team (Euros only) comes back from this one. Word is that Turkey will have about 14 available players for this one, with one of the subs being the third-choice keeper. There is ...
The Griddle: Euro 2008 semifinal chat: Germany vs Turkey — Baseball Toaster
Not that I'll get to watch as I will be enroute to beautiful Cleveland, but I put up this thread for people who will be watching the semifinal matchup in Euro 2008 between Turkey and Germany in Basel. The match should start at 11:45 am PT.
Euro 2008: Germany vs. Turkey (Matchday) — Soccer By Ives
It looks like a mismatch, but can there really be such a thing in this installment of the European Championships?
Turkey is missing eight key players heading into today's Euro semifinal against Germany (2:30pm, ESPN), but can you really write off a Turkish team that has shown so much heart and an unwillingness to give up? The Germans, the tournament favorites before the Euros began, ...
Turkey in regulation would be nice... — Sports Investments
All in regulation only: Germany to NOT win +222 (1x to win 2.22x) - Same as playing Turkey +.5 Turkish Royals +900 (.5x to win 4.5x) Everyone and their mothers seem to think it is a lock that Germany will be playing the Spaniards for the final. Passing the brew crew. Looking forward to throwing a substantial amount of money against Gavin Floyd again tonight.
Germany 1-1 Turkey - Live Blog - Semifinals - Euro 2008 — Soccerlens.com
Germany (Schweinsteiger 26′) 1-1 Turkey (Ugur Boral 22′)
St. Jakob-Park, Basel
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Euro 2008 , Semi Final #1
Kickoff: 20:45 CET, 19:45 GMT, 14:45 EST
Germany v Turkey - Match Preview / Report
We’re down to the Final Four as Germany takes on Turkey in the first Semifinal clash of Euro 2008. The Germans, who ruthlessly dismantled a Portuguese ...
Germany vs. Turkey Preview — East Coast Bias
In the first semifinal of Euro 2008, Turkey provides the classic story of a gritty underdog. Turkey is ranked 20th in the world, and was almost an afterthought entering the tournament. After an incredible three consecutive comeback wins, Turkey faces one of their toughest opponents yet, a solid, experienced German side (5th in the world). Unfortunately, Turkey will probably be without some of ...
EURO 2008 — Tactical preview of Germany v Turkey — Last Kick
By Mike Collett
BASEL, June 23 (Reuters) - A look at the likely formations, strengths and weaknesses of Germany and Turkey who meet in the semi-final of Euro 2008 at St Jakob Park on Wednesday (1845 GMT).
FORMATIONS
Germany coach Joachim Loew, back on the bench after his one match banishment to the stands by UEFA, will have to decide whether to stick with the 4-5-1 formation he ...
Germany v Turkey - Euro 2008 Semifinal Preview — Soccerlens.com
Germany v Turkey
St. Jakob-Park, Basel
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Euro 2008 Semi Final #1
Kickoff: 20:45 CET, 19:45 GMT, 14:45 EST
Turkey’s Euro 2008 story is one of amazing spirit, odds-defying comebacks and injury troubles that might as well hand their opponents the semi-final tie. As Max Zeger suggests , Turkey’s incredible win against Croatia gives Germany a significant ...
El Nino! — Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville
Euro 2008 is over, and Spain is the Champion. I only got to watch the knock-out stages of this tournament over the last few weeks, but that was plenty. International big-time soccer is a pleasure, and ABC/ESPN did a fine job (despite the Turkey-Germany meltdown that affected most of the world) with the High Definition Broadcasts, and the showcasing of the great Andy Gray on the ...
Top of the Flops - Euro 2008 — SoccerBlog.com
As compiled Ali Martin writing in the Sun - in order of increasing floppiness.
10.The electrical storm that blew out the TV transmission of the Germany Turkey semifinal.
9.Karim Benzema
8.Adrian Mutu
7.Austria and Switzerland
6.Mario Gomez
5.Thierry Henry
4.Greece
3.Eric Abidal
2. Petr Cech
1.Luca Toni
Euro 2008 Team of the Tournament — Soccerlens.com
The official Euro 2008 team of the tournament:
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon ( Italy ), Iker Casillas ( Spain ), Edwin van der Sar ( Netherlands ).
Defenders: Bosingwa ( Portugal ), Philipp Lahm ( Germany ), Carlos Marchena (Spain), Pepe (Portugal), Carles Puyol (Spain), Yuri Zhirkov ( Russia ).
Midfielders: Hamit Altintop ( Turkey ), Luka Modric ( Croatia ), Marcos Senna (Spain), Xavi ...
Euro 2008 Manager Ratings — Soccerlens.com
We’ve looked at the players, now it’s time to look at the managers involved at Euro 2008 and find out how they got on:
Because I know you’ll ask about the grades…
A+ - Best of the tournament
A - Above expectations
B - Meeting expectations - more or less
C - Poor, not meeting expectations
D - Absolute stinker
Now, on to the good stuff:
Austria
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Euro 2008 - Germany 3, Turkey 2: Turkey Scores Late Again, but Not Late Enough — NYT > Soccer
Philipp Lahm scored a 90th minute-winner to give Germany a thrilling 3-2 victory over Turkey on Wednesday and a place in the Euro 2008 final. >
Philipp Lahm scored a 90th minute-winner to give Germany a thrilling 3-2 victory over Turkey on Wednesday and a place in the Euro 2008 final. >
Euro-Turks back home so proud despite defeat to Germany (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Central Istanbul resounded to proud chants of "Turkey, Turkey" early on Thursday as Turks waved national flags aloft despite their country's defeat against Germany in their Euro 2008 semi-final in Basel.
Central Istanbul resounded to proud chants of "Turkey, Turkey" early on Thursday as Turks waved national flags aloft despite their country's defeat against Germany in their Euro 2008 semi-final in Basel.
Euro 2008 - Germany 3, Turkey 2: Germany Pulls Out Last-Minute Semifinal Victory — NYT > Soccer
Philipp Lahm scored a 90th minute winner to give Germany a thrilling 3-2 victory over Turkey on Wednesday and a place in the Euro 2008 final. >
Philipp Lahm scored a 90th minute winner to give Germany a thrilling 3-2 victory over Turkey on Wednesday and a place in the Euro 2008 final. >
Germany scores late to advance (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Philipp Lahm ended Turkey's storybook run in the European Championship on Wednesday with a late goal in a 3-2 semifinal victory that kept Germany on target for a record fourth title. In a wild finish that many people around the world did not see ...
Philipp Lahm ended Turkey's storybook run in the European Championship on Wednesday with a late goal in a 3-2 semifinal victory that kept Germany on target for a record fourth title. In a wild finish that many people around the world did not see ...
Euro-Germany v Turkey (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Highlights of the Euro 2008 semi-final between Germany and Turkey on Wednesday:
Highlights of the Euro 2008 semi-final between Germany and Turkey on Wednesday:
LIVE Euro: Germany, Turkey clash in semifinal — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
A depleted Turkey faces a huge task against perennial favorites Germany in the Euro 2008 semifinals. Follow the action LIVE.
A depleted Turkey faces a huge task against perennial favorites Germany in the Euro 2008 semifinals. Follow the action LIVE.
Euro 2008: Germany Faces Turkey, and Loyalties Are Confused — NYT > Soccer
With Germany and Turkey still alive, it has been doubly festive in Berlin, and up to this point mutually supportive, as many Germans have cheered on the Turks and vice versa. >
With Germany and Turkey still alive, it has been doubly festive in Berlin, and up to this point mutually supportive, as many Germans have cheered on the Turks and vice versa. >
Turkey's 'mole' spills the beans on Germany's Bayern five (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Hamit Altintop is using insider information to help Turkey plot Germany's downfall in Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final.
Hamit Altintop is using insider information to help Turkey plot Germany's downfall in Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final.
Euro-Tactical preview of Germany v Turkey (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
A look at the likely formations, strengths and weaknesses of Germany and Turkey who meet in the semi-final of Euro 2008 at St Jakob Park on Wednesday (1845 GMT).
A look at the likely formations, strengths and weaknesses of Germany and Turkey who meet in the semi-final of Euro 2008 at St Jakob Park on Wednesday (1845 GMT).
Germany look to Klose down come-back kings Turkey (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Germany striker Miroslav Klose said on Saturday the fighting-spirit of come-back kings Turkey is his side's biggest concern ahead of next Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final.
Germany striker Miroslav Klose said on Saturday the fighting-spirit of come-back kings Turkey is his side's biggest concern ahead of next Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final.
Turkey goalkeeper Recber retires — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber retired after the European Championship semifinal loss to Germany.
Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber retired after the European Championship semifinal loss to Germany.
Recber confirms retirement from Turkey team — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber has confirmed that the match against Germany was his last for the national team.
Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber has confirmed that the match against Germany was his last for the national team.
Euro-Coach Terim poised to leave Turkey after defeat (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Turkey coach Fatih Terim said he would probably step down after his side were unlucky to lose 3-2 to Germany in Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final.
Turkey coach Fatih Terim said he would probably step down after his side were unlucky to lose 3-2 to Germany in Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final.
Lahm's late winner sends Germany into Euro 2008 final — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Philipp Lahm scored late for Germany to give them a 3-2 win against Turkey and a berth in the Euro 2008 final.
Philipp Lahm scored late for Germany to give them a 3-2 win against Turkey and a berth in the Euro 2008 final.
Germany makes Euro 2008 final with dramatic win against Turkey — The Seattle Times: Sports
Philipp Lahm ended Turkey's storybook run in the European Championship on Wednesday with a late goal in a 3-2 semifinal victory that kept Germany on target for a record fourth title.
Philipp Lahm ended Turkey's storybook run in the European Championship on Wednesday with a late goal in a 3-2 semifinal victory that kept Germany on target for a record fourth title.
Germany scores late goal to advance to Euro final — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Philipp Lahm scored late for Germany to give them a 3-2 win against Turkey and a berth in the Euro 2008 final.
Philipp Lahm scored late for Germany to give them a 3-2 win against Turkey and a berth in the Euro 2008 final.
Klose to lead German line in SF against Turkey — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Germany will again use Miroslav Klose alone up front with Lukas Podolski and Bastian Schweinsteiger on the wings when it faces Turkey on Wednesday in the European Championship semifinals.
Germany will again use Miroslav Klose alone up front with Lukas Podolski and Bastian Schweinsteiger on the wings when it faces Turkey on Wednesday in the European Championship semifinals.
Euro-Germans prepare to down tools for Turkey semi-final (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Germany is preparing to grind to a halt on Wednesday evening as German and Turkish workers across the country down tools to watch the Euro 2008 semi-final between their two nations being played in Switzerland.
Germany is preparing to grind to a halt on Wednesday evening as German and Turkish workers across the country down tools to watch the Euro 2008 semi-final between their two nations being played in Switzerland.
Euro-Germany expected to build on golden big event record (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Germany are expected to add to their long-running record of achievement in major tournaments by beating depleted Turkey later on Wednesday in the first of the Euro 2008 semi-finals (1845 GMT) in Basel.
Germany are expected to add to their long-running record of achievement in major tournaments by beating depleted Turkey later on Wednesday in the first of the Euro 2008 semi-finals (1845 GMT) in Basel.
Euro-Turkey do not need a miracle, says coach (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Turkey can beat Germany in their Euro 2008 semi-final on Wednesday without needing a miracle, coach Fatih Terim said.
Turkey can beat Germany in their Euro 2008 semi-final on Wednesday without needing a miracle, coach Fatih Terim said.
