Germany through to Euro final

Philipp Lahm struck a 90th-minute winner as Germany claimed the first final berth at Euro 2008 after beating Turkey 3-2.

A much-weakened Turkey side had dominated the first half but were only level at the interval after Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger had cancelled out Ugur Boral`s opener.

The second half was a much more even contest and looked to be going to extra time after Germany striker Miroslav Klose and Semih Senturk of Turkey had each scored in the final 11 minutes.

But there was still time for Lahm to smash home the winner as three-times European champions - twice as West Germany in 1972 and 1980 - reached the final, where they will meet either Spain or Russia.

Turkey, playing in their first Euro semi-final, had captured the imaginations of the neutral after staging remarkable comeback victories in their previous three matches.

But with a team ravaged by injuries and suspensions a first-ever final appearance was always a tough ask.

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