Spain has won the Euro 2008 football (soccer) tournament
championship with a thrilling 1-0 victory over three-time European
champion Germany in Vienna, Austria. The victory gives Spain its first
major title in 44 years.
Overshadowed by teammate David Villa, Spanish striker Fernando Torres
scored the game winner in the 33rd minute Sunday after he sped past the
German defense and took a deep pass from teammate Xavi Hernandez.
Spain had more chances to score, but the single goal proved enough to
give the country its first title since the 1964 European Championship.
Germany struggled to get through the Spanish defense at Ernst Happel
Stadium. German captain Michael Ballack played with an injured calf and
could not provide the needed spark for his team.
It is now being increasingly asked if Spain could move towards the much coveted Championship of the World football in 2010 .