Spain defeat Germany to win Euro 2008

Spain won their first major title since 1964 as they held on to defeat Germany 1-0 in the final of Euro 2008 on Sunday in Vienna.The only goal of the game resulted from a deft finish from Liverpool striker Fernando Torres who squirmed past Philipp Lahm and chipped Germany keeper Jens Lehmann on 33 minutes.Spain should have put the game to bed in the second half following a string of golden opportunities as Andres Iniesta and Marcos Senna squandered the best chances of a purple patch.Spain last won the European championships in 1964 while Germany fail to add to their three titles won in 1972, 1980 and 1996.