| The second semi final, played out in Vienna, ended the Russia fairytale in the European Championships and gifted Spain their first major final appearance in 24 years. David Smeathers reports on Russia's departure from Euro 2008. The PR mind games have commenced ahead of the Euro 2008 Semi Final clash between Spain and Russia with commentators across Europe split on the way this tie will go! Kai Crawshaw previews what he considers to be the pick of the bunch, and with the Russians improving with every game played they will prove more than a worthy contest for the Dutch. Russia aim to see Greece relinquish their Euro crown in a bid for their Euro 08 survival. The perennial under-achievers Spain will take on the might of the Russian red army for the opening match of Group D. Kai Crawshaw previews the Russian's opening game in Euro 2008 Russia arguably have the best Coach in the tournament under Guus Hiddink, Kai Crawshaw predicts who will be the key for Russian success in Euro 2008 Russia coach Guus Hiddink has included six players from UEFA Cup Finalists, Zenit St Petersburg.
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