With a chip over the legs of German goalkeeper, Jens Lehmann, Fernando Torres secured a 1-0 victory for Spain over Germany. This is Spain's 2nd European Championship and 1st since 1964.
In a surprise, Michael Ballack played in the game today despite an injured calf muscle while on the Spanish side, leading goal scorer David Villa sat out due to an injured hamstring. The first 15 minutes saw Germany taking control of the match but Spain would steal that momentum for the rest of the half especially in the 33rd minute when Spanish striker Fernando Torres received a pass from Xavi Hernandez, powered past German defender Phillip Lahm, and chipped it over a sliding Jens Lehmann. The 2nd half would see no scoring but numerous chances for both sides with the momentum shifting every 5 minutes.
There were four yellow cards given out by the referee. German midfielder Michael Ballack and Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas would receive yellow cards in the 43rd minute, Spanish striker Fernando Torres in the 74th minute and German striker Kevin Kuranyi in the 78th minute.
After time and time again of Spain underachieving in elimination play, they finally prevail as they capture the European Championship.
Doc's Man of the Match: For man of the match I choose no other than Spanish striker, Fernando Torres. He was flying everywhere around the field and was constantly a huge threat, offensively. Torres would also provide the golden goal to propel Spain to victory and the European Championship. Fernando Torres is your Doc's Man of the Match
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and how could Torres NOT be the man of the match with the lone goal of the game?
I started to watch at around the 80th minute and man did Spain dominate! I did notice, however, bad reffing. I remember when Germany was about to score, a Spanish player dived and the refs called a foul against Germany. Schweinsteiger was pissed!
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