The atmosphere starts to build with fans from both nations eagerly waiting for kick-off in the penultimate game of Euro 2008
Threatening black clouds loom over the Ernst Happel Stadion as both sides warm up prior to kick-off in the semi-final
The match gets under way in heavy rain with Spain's David Villa battling for possession with Yuri Zhirkov
The talented Andrei Arshavin tussles with Spanish midfielder Xavi Hernandez as both sides start to create openings in the rain
Fernando Torres has the first real opportunity, but the Spanish striker's shot is saved by keeper Igor Akinfeev
Spain suffer a blow as they lose striker Villa through injury in the 34th minute, he is replaced by Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas
Spain's Marcos Senna and Roman Pavlyuchenko battle for the ball as the uninspiring opening half ends goalless
The match sparks into life in the second half as Spain take the lead as Xavi pokes home Andres Iniesta's cross in the 50th minute
The Spanish goalscorer celebrates wildly after providing his side with what could be a decisive goal early in the second half
Danny Guiza scores a superb second for the Spanish after latching on to Cesc Fabregas's delightful pass in the 73rd minute
David Silva wraps up the convincing win for Spain as he picks up a cross from the impressive Fabregas before firing home
The final whistle sparks jubilant scenes amongst the Spain players as they guide the country to their first final since 1984
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