Well..the dust of Euro 2008 semi-finals have already settled,and as what I have predict,the finals tomorrow,or more likely in the early Monday morning here will be Germany vs Spain.
Germany barely make it in the semis against Turkey,but this time it is the German turn to break Turkey's heart in the very last minute of the game,through a goal by Philip Lahm to end the game in Germany's favour,3-2.Turkey took the game to the Germans and deservingly took the lead in the first half,but it lasted only 4 minutes,in a sweeping move by the Germans,Lucas Podolski sent a cross from the left,and Bastian Schweinsteiger was there to guide the ball into the net.The Germans took the lead in the second half,Rustu made a bad judgement of the flight of the ball,allowing Miroslav Klose to get to the ball first and head into the gaping gol mouth.Turkey known for their never say die attitude fight back and got the much needed equaliser 6 minute later and everybody was thinking it will go to extra time,but Lahm have other ideas,he collect a pass inside Turkey penalty area and slammed it in for Germany decisive goal.
The Spain-Russia game is much more anticipated by fans all over because it is between two free flowing attacking teams and with talented players from both side.All eyes are on Andrei Arshavin because since his introduction into the Russian team starting with the game against Sweden,the Russian have a been a different one from the one that lost to Spain 4-1 in their first group game.The game was rain soaked right from the start,but both team do live to the fans expectation with the game going from end to end,with both team trying to make the breakthrough.Spain was dealt a big blow when David Villa,the tournament top scorer with 4 goals,and the only one who manage a hattrick which he did against Russia has to be taken off because of injury,on came Cesc Fabregas,the young midfielder who played for Arsenal,so Spain have to play with one lone striker,Fernando Torres and back-up by 5 midfield man,4 supporting attack,and one as a holding midfield,especially to neutralise the threat of Arshavin.
Many may have thought that Russia will take advantage of the change of formation and personnel to the Sanish side,but it wasn't to be,instead it was Spain who got the lead just 5 minutes after the restart,their two midfielder,Xavi and Iniesta,team-mates at Barcelona combining well for Xavi to score.The Russian was suppose to pick themself up and get the equaliser,but it was the Spaniard who dominate the game and later got two more goals,securing the place for their first European Championship finals in 24 years.They will be hoping to win it to add to the last Championship they have ever won back in 1964.
Many people look at Germany as the favourite to win the title this year,because they have won it 3 times before,they have the experience of big games,but football is sometimes a funny game,it is not about statistic or history,it is all about how the team perform on that day.The Spanish are a young team,but they have the right mentality,just look at how they did it against Italy in the quarter.I've written in my earlier post,if Spain can beat Italy,I think they have a big chance of going all the way and bring the trophy back to Spain.I will go for Spain winning it this time,maybe 3-0.
Germany barely make it in the semis against Turkey,but this time it is the German turn to break Turkey's heart in the very last minute of the game,through a goal by Philip Lahm to end the game in Germany's favour,3-2.Turkey took the game to the Germans and deservingly took the lead in the first half,but it lasted only 4 minutes,in a sweeping move by the Germans,Lucas Podolski sent a cross from the left,and Bastian Schweinsteiger was there to guide the ball into the net.The Germans took the lead in the second half,Rustu made a bad judgement of the flight of the ball,allowing Miroslav Klose to get to the ball first and head into the gaping gol mouth.Turkey known for their never say die attitude fight back and got the much needed equaliser 6 minute later and everybody was thinking it will go to extra time,but Lahm have other ideas,he collect a pass inside Turkey penalty area and slammed it in for Germany decisive goal.
The Spain-Russia game is much more anticipated by fans all over because it is between two free flowing attacking teams and with talented players from both side.All eyes are on Andrei Arshavin because since his introduction into the Russian team starting with the game against Sweden,the Russian have a been a different one from the one that lost to Spain 4-1 in their first group game.The game was rain soaked right from the start,but both team do live to the fans expectation with the game going from end to end,with both team trying to make the breakthrough.Spain was dealt a big blow when David Villa,the tournament top scorer with 4 goals,and the only one who manage a hattrick which he did against Russia has to be taken off because of injury,on came Cesc Fabregas,the young midfielder who played for Arsenal,so Spain have to play with one lone striker,Fernando Torres and back-up by 5 midfield man,4 supporting attack,and one as a holding midfield,especially to neutralise the threat of Arshavin.
Many may have thought that Russia will take advantage of the change of formation and personnel to the Sanish side,but it wasn't to be,instead it was Spain who got the lead just 5 minutes after the restart,their two midfielder,Xavi and Iniesta,team-mates at Barcelona combining well for Xavi to score.The Russian was suppose to pick themself up and get the equaliser,but it was the Spaniard who dominate the game and later got two more goals,securing the place for their first European Championship finals in 24 years.They will be hoping to win it to add to the last Championship they have ever won back in 1964.
Many people look at Germany as the favourite to win the title this year,because they have won it 3 times before,they have the experience of big games,but football is sometimes a funny game,it is not about statistic or history,it is all about how the team perform on that day.The Spanish are a young team,but they have the right mentality,just look at how they did it against Italy in the quarter.I've written in my earlier post,if Spain can beat Italy,I think they have a big chance of going all the way and bring the trophy back to Spain.I will go for Spain winning it this time,maybe 3-0.
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