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EURO 2008 | 04.07.2008

Match Reports

Euro 2008 is underway and moving at pace. Rewind and review all the previous games with our dossier of match reports.

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DW-WORLD: Spain Overwhelm Russia to Set up Final Date with Germany

A stunning second-half performance that netted three goals saw Spain power past Russia in a Euro 2008 semi-final clash in Vienna to reach their first major final in 24 years. (27.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Germany Beat Turkey 3-2 in Dramatic Fashion to Reach Final

Germany are in the final of Euro 2008 after a dramatic semi-final against Turkey in Basel. The lead changed hands twice in a nerve-wracking game, and it was left to Philipp Lahm to seal the win with an 89th minute goal. (25.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Spain Beat Italy on Penalties to Book Semi-final Spot

Spain edged their way into the semi-finals of Euro 2008 with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win Sunday over world champions Italy following a tense game that finished goalless after extra time in Vienna. (23.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Hiddink Leads Russia to Stunning Win Over Dutch

Dutchman Guus Hiddink led his young Russian team to a memorable 3-1 win in Basel on Saturday over his Dutch compatriots -- and into the semi-finals of Euro 2008. (22.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Turkey Progress to Semi-Finals After Stunning Win Over Croatia

Turkey defeated Croatia in a penalty shoot-out following a remarkable last few minutes of extra-time in Vienna Friday to reach the semi-finals of the European Championships and a meeting with record champions Germany. (21.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Germany Beat Portugal 3-2 to Progress to Semi-Finals

Germany endured a tense finale in Basel but eventually came out as winners of the first quarter-final of Euro 2008, beating tournament high-flyers Portugal 3-2 in Basel with goals from Schweinsteiger, Klose and Ballack. (19.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Beaten by Youthful Russia, Tired Sweden Exits Euro 2008

Any hopes Sweden had of making it to the Euro 2008 quarter-finals were quashed Wednesday by a powerful Russian side, the 2-0 winners of the Group D game played in Innsbruck. (19.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Italy Beat France for Spot in Euro 2008 Quarter-Finals

World champions Italy on Tuesday, June 17, scraped into the Euro 2008 quarter-finals after beating 10-man France 2-0 in a Group C game in Zurich. The Dutch meanwhile crushed Romanian dreams. (18.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Ballack's Rocket Ensures Qualification as Loew Loses the Plot

Michael Ballack's rocket free-kick was enough to beat Austria and ensure qualification for Germany while sending the hosts out of the tournament. Germany coach Jogi Loew watched from the stands after being sent off. (16.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Turkey Triumphs as Upbeat Swiss Leave Euro 2008

Turkey progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 in the most incredible manner Sunday, coming from two goals down to win 3-2 against the Czech Republic while co-hosts Switzerland finally had something to smile about. (16.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Defending Champions Greece Knocked Out

Defending champions Greece are out of Euro 2008 after losing 1-0 to Russia in Saturday's Group D match. The only goal of the game came in the 33rd minute after a terrible mix-up in the Greek defence. (15.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Last-Gasp Villa Goal Gives Spain Victory Over Sweden

David Villa scored in the second minute of stoppage time to give Spain a 2-1 victory over Sweden in Group D of Euro 2008. (14.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Netherlands in Thrilling Form Against France

The Netherlands beat France 4-1 in a thrilling encounter to secure their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008. The blues still have to secure a win after two games. (14.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Italy - Romania Draw After Missed Late Penalty

Gianluigi Buffon saved a penalty as Italy came from a goal down against Romania to salvage a 1-1 draw in a Group C match in Zurich and thus keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of Euro 2008. (13.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Austria's Last Minute Penalty Dashes Poland’s Hopes

With 15 seconds to go, Austria's eleventh hour penalty secured a draw with Poland on Thursday, reducing the likelihood Poland qualifies, but not completely ruling it out. (13.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Germany Rally But Croatia Hang on to Celebrate Crucial 2-1 Win

Germany were second best for most of their Group B clash with Croatia and paid the price for slack passing, lazy defending and uninspired attacks, losing 2-1 in a match which called their desire into question. (12.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Turkey Cut Short Swiss Hopes at Euro 2008

"We are out" and "Goodbye to Euro 2008" shouted the headlines in the Swiss newspapers after the host team's heartbreaking exit from Euro 2008 on Wednesday, June 11 after just four days into the tournament. (12.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Portugal Reinforce Title Credentials with 3-1 Victory Over Czechs

Mazy runs, perfectly executed passes, slick finishing and a willingness to get stuck in: Portugal showed they have many of the attributes needed to be European champions after beating a determined Czech Republic 3-1. (11.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Ibrahimovic Goal Sweeps Sweden Past Greece in Group D

In a match that had viewers dozing off in front of their TV sets, the Swedes downed reigning European champions Greece, 2-0. The Greeks played their typical conservative game -- this time it didn't work. (11.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Villa Hat-Trick Helps Seal Comfortable Win for Spain Over Russia

Much-fancied Spain strolled past Russia in a scrappy encounter in Innsbruck, winning 4-1 through a David Villa hat-trick and a late header from substitute Cesc Fabregas. (10.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Netherlands Crush Italy in Euro 2008 Upset

In a stunning Euro 2008 upset, the Netherlands went on the attack to beat world champions Italy 3-0. It was the highlight of tournament to date and made up for the scoreless draw between France and Romania. (10.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Podolski at the Double as Germany Sweep Poland Aside

Polish-born forward Lukas Podolski ended Germany's 12-year wait for a European Championship win on Sunday, June 8 with two goals as his side's Euro 2008 campaign began with a 2-0 win over Poland. (08.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Fourth Minute Penalty Sees Croatia Scrape Past Resilient Austria

Luka Modric's fourth minute penalty gave Croatia victory over Austria in Vienna Sunday, June 8 but Slaven Bilic's much-fancied side had to survive long periods of Austrian dominance before the win was theirs. (08.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Pepe Gets Portugal Off to Winning Start

A Pepe goal just after the hour was enough to give Portugal a 2-0 victory over Turkey in their opening Euro 2008 game on the first day of the tournament. (08.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Czechs Spoil Hosts Switzerland's Euro 2008 Opening Party

A goal 19 minutes from time from substitute Vaclav Sverkos sealed a 1-0 win for the Czech Republic in the opening game of Euro 2008 against co-hosts Switzerland. (07.06.2008)

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Bundesligatabelle Aktuell
Platz	Vereinslogo	Tordifferenz	Punkte
		GD.	PTS.
1.		19	35
2.		15	35
3.		7	33
4.		2	33
5.		15	32
6.		8	29
7.		8	27
8.		11	26
9.		10	26
10.		3	25
11.		-6	22
12.		-6	19
13.		-12	17
14.		-12	14
15.		-17	13
16.		-17	13
17.		-11	11
18.		-17	11

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