Having just finished watching the Spain v Russia match, I have finally gotten what I wanted in this tournament all along. What I will say will most likely cause some dust-ups, but Watching Russia and Turkey, I have to say, I was awfully tired of "Cinderella" stories at the Euros. Netherlands beat themselves, the Turks were lucky over and over again, and talk about all these Russians being amazing players abounded. But, the semifinals for me were brilliant for a few reasons:
1) The better quality teams (Span and Germany) both won, showing Russia and Turkey that they couldn't win with so-so performances and/or luck
2) Arshavin was no where against a team with star defenders (Puyol and Sergio Ramos stopped him time and time again) and made people (at least me 
) realize that he's not some superstar, but a really good player who can be shut down just like anyone else.
3) A team like Turkey who kept coming up with Miracles time and time again is not going to win a Euro Cup. For me, football is about overall quality, great players with tremendous performances to make a final. I don't think Turkey had that at all, and I'm happy Germany finally ended their hope.
4) The European Championship will have a final with two worthwhile teams that aren't flukes, have superstars, and it will be a mouthwatering match
I'm sure most of you will criticize or whatever, but I want to hear your thoughts
