We are now very deep into the 2008 European Cup.  There are only 4 teams left and both Euro 2008 semi-final matches will prove to provide Euro 2008 betting excitement.  On Wednesday June 25th, Germany is going to take on Turkey in the first Euro 2008 semi-final match.  Germany was the early Euro 2008 odds favorites to win the 2008 Euro Cup and haven’t disappointed, proving they deserve to be in the semi-finals.  Turkey surprised everyone when they advanced this far, but should not be taken lightly in the Euro 2008 betting matchup as they have showed their skill and potential.

Turkey is just one step away from reaching their first ever European Championship final.  They have a formidable opponent in Germany blocking their way.  Turkey is the only team to comeback from behind in this year's 2008 Euro Cup.  They have done it in their last 3 matches, but I don’t think they can fall behind to Germany this time if they hope to win the Euro 2008 semi-final match.  In their Euro 2008 quarterfinal game against Croatia, Turkey put their fans through the shredder with a goalless game going deep into extra time.  Croatia scored in the 119th minute when Ivan Klasic scored for Croatia.  Everyone thought the game was over, but incredibly Turkey scored an equalizer with the last kick of the game.  The momentum was now with Turkey, as they won the match in penalty kicks 3-1.  Currently the Euro 2008 Oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have Turkey as +650 underdogs heading into Wednesday’s match.

Germany’s journey to this year’s Euro 2008 semi-finals has not been easy at all.  They had to play a tough match against Portugal last game in the quarterfinals.  Germany raised their game to eliminate them 3-2.  Germany jumped out to a 2-0 lead and didn’t look back.  Bastian Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose had the early goals as they led Germany.  Germany can now look forward to their first Euro Cup semi-final since 1996 when they defeated England.  Germany has also held the upper hand on Turkey in previous meetings.  They have 11 wins, while Turkey has only won twice and there have been 3 draws.  This match will surely be entertaining as anything can happen in the Euro 2008 betting matchup against Germany vs Turkey.

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