Who scored the first goal in Euro 2008?
Jakob-Park
Jakob-Park by scoring the first goal of EURO 2008, as Switzerland lost the 7 June opening game. The low finish was the first of three international goals for the then 24-year-old, who had been the Czech league’s 15-goal top scorer in 2007/08 with Baník Ostrava.
Who scored in the 2008 Euro final?
Germany were drawn in Group B for the tournament, alongside Austria, Croatia and Poland. They faced Poland in their first game in Klagenfurt, Austria, on 8 June 2008. Lukas Podolski gave Germany the lead after 20 minutes when he scored following a pass from Miroslav Klose….Germany.
| Opponent | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| SF | Turkey | 3–2 |
Which Spanish footballer was voted in the Euro tournament 2008?
midfielder Xavi
The Spain midfielder Xavi has been named the best player at Euro 2008 by Uefa’s technical committee. The 28-year-old Barcelona midfielder, the heartbeat of his team’s midfield during the tournament, was voted the Castrol player of the tournament by a nine-strong panel of Uefa’s technical experts.
Who scored for Spain in the finals of both Euro 2008 and Euro 2012?
Spain opened the scoring after a quarter of an hour when Fernando Torres notched a goal following David Silva’s cross. Zlatan Ibrahimović equalised for Sweden on 34 minutes, but Spain secured the win through a last-minute goal by Villa….Spain.
| Opponent | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Greece | 2–1 |
| QF | Italy | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) |
| SF | Russia | 3–0 |
What is the age of Luka Modric?
36 years (September 9, 1985)
Luka Modrić/Age
Who was the winner of UEFA Euro 2008?
UEFA Euro 2008. The tournament was won by Spain, who defeated Germany 1–0 in the final. Spain were only the second nation to win all their group stage fixtures and then the European Championship itself – an accomplishment matched by France in 1984. Spain were also the first team since Germany in 1996 to win the tournament undefeated.
What was the worst finish in Euro 2008?
They recorded the worst finish in Euro 2008, losing their three group fixtures and collecting the least prize money. Throughout 31 matches, the participating nations totalled 77 goals, the same as the previous tournament.
Who are the other bidders for Euro 2008?
Austria and Switzerland jointly bid to host the games, and facing competition from six other bids: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia, Greece – Turkey, a 4-way Nordic bid (from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden ), Hungary, Russia and Scotland – Republic of Ireland.
What was the official song for Euro 2008?
The official Euro 2008 song was ” Can You Hear Me ” by Enrique Iglesias, which was performed live during the official closing ceremony prior to the final in Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna on 29 June. Two soundtracks, “Like a Superstar” and “Feel the Rush,” were recorded by Jamaican reggae artist Shaggy as mascot songs for Euro 2008.