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June 29, 2008
Posted: 1803 GMT
VIENNA, Austria – Here we are in Vienna waiting for the biggest game of the year to kick off. Around 70,000 people are expected in the city’s fanzone to watch the title decider and in the hours leading up to the match, the atmosphere has been fantastic. Singing, dancing and cheering, fans from Germany and Spain have created a party atmosphere which is a joy to watch. There is no hint of tension or violence as everyone just wants to enjoy the occasion. The visitors number in the Vienna fanzone recently hit the one million mark for the tournament and everyone agrees that it has been a success. For the final day, over 2,500 extra police officers will be on duty in the city center to secure the area, but the operation will serve mostly as a precaution considering there have been no problems throughout the tournament. As far as the game is concerned, it’s the final a lot of people were wishing to see. Two heavyweights of European football locking horns after dramatically navigating their way past several opponents over the last three weeks. Germany are going for their fourth title in six finals, while Spain are looking for their first major title since1964. The game will bring together contrasting styles. Germany will rely on their direct and physical football to try to knock the technically gifted Spaniards off their game, while Spain will hope it’s short and quick passing will help them break down the opposition’s defense. As an outsider, I’m just hoping to see a good game. I also look forward to watching the winning fans celebrate wildly at the final whistle! Posted by: CNN International Sports Anchor, Pedro Pinto |
 
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