It is all set for a big clash- Germany Vs Spain all to play for the prestigious Euro-2008.
Spain received a crucial blow, as it is missing the services of David Villa in the all-important clash as he pulled a thigh muscle duing the semi-final encounter with Russia.
Earlier in the second semi-final,
Spain scored three second-half goals Thursday to beat Russia 3-0 and reach the European Championship final, giving the team a chance to shed its status as one of soccer's biggest underachievers.
Xavi Hernandez, Dani Guiza and David Silva each scored to give the Spaniards a shot at their second European title, after their win in 1964, when they play Germany on Sunday at Ernst Happel Stadium. It ended a run of five quarterfinal defeats by beating Italy in a penalty shootout Sunday.
Germany beat Turkey 3-2 on Thursday night and is seeking a record fourth Euro title.
Spain will face Germany without striker David Villa, who was injured while taking a free kick in the first half. Villa, the tournament's leading scorer with four goals, limped off the field and was replaced by Cesc Fabregas in the 34th minute.
Xavi's goal came in the 50th minute. He slid a ball through for Andres Iniesta, who eluded one defender before unleashing a shot from just inside the box. Xavi followed to side-foot the ball past goalkeeper Igor Akinfeyev.
Two Spanish substitutes combined to make it 2-0 in the 73rd. Fabregas flicked a ball over the top of the defense and Guiza finished with the outside of his right foot, putting the ball high into the net.
Fabregas then slid a pass through for an unmarked Silva inside the box in the 82nd and he ended any hope for Russia.
Players to watch out for :
Germany : Klose, podoulski,Ballack
Spain : Torres, Fabregas.
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