Source: CCTV.com
06-30-2008 13:45
Special Report: 2008 European ChampionshipsThey may have missed out on a ticket to the final in Vienna, but that didn't prevent thousands of Spanish fans from sharing in the joy of their country's victory in Euro 2008.
Confident supporters gathered in the center of Madrid at least four hours ahead of the match to get a good spot to watch the game via the big screen.
Celebrations in the fan zone were partly overshadowed by minor scuffles between far-right extremists and police after the single winning goal. Police were kept busy chasing troublemakers as emergency medical staff coped with fainting fans in soaring temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius.
As fans watched the clock tick towards the end of the match, biting their nails in anticipation of victory, their anxiety paid off with the final whistle declaring Spain European champions.
Editor:Zhang Ning
