Source: CCTV.com
06-20-2008 13:30
Special Report: 2008 European ChampionshipsGerman fans lined the banks of the river Rhine in Basel on Thursday to witness their team become the first country to qualify for the semi finals of Euro 2008.
Tens of thousands of fans poured into Basel for the first quarter-final of the Euro 2008 tournament. Parks and public screening areas in the Rhine city were overflowing with fans waving flags and wearing replica shirts. The atmosphere was peaceful but celebratory as German fans congratulated each other on their win.
In the semi-final in Basel next Wednesday, Germany will meet the winners of Friday's match between Croatia and Turkey.
Editor:Zhang Ning
