Turkish forward Semih Senturk (left) reacts after missing a goal opportunity next to to German defender Per Mertesacker during the semi-final at St Jakob-Park stadium in Basel on Wednesday.
The SK Fenerbahce striker, who emerged the highest scorer in the Turkish League this season with 17 goals, had also found the net on two occasions in Euro 2008.
The 25-year-old was at his attacking best against Germany but received a yellow card in the second half.
The SK Fenerbahce striker, who emerged the highest scorer in the Turkish League this season with 17 goals, had also found the net on two occasions in Euro 2008.
The 25-year-old was at his attacking best against Germany but received a yellow card in the second half.
Turkish midfielder Hamit Altintop (centre) fights for the ball with German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann (left) and defender Philipp Lahm.
The Gelsenkirchen-born Bayern Munich player had a brillaint shot at the goal and it took an equally brilliant effort from Lehmann to save it.
The German squad in Euro 2008 has as many as five members from Bayern and Hamit's presence in the Munich club was considered as an advantage by the Turkish players.
The Gelsenkirchen-born Bayern Munich player had a brillaint shot at the goal and it took an equally brilliant effort from Lehmann to save it.
The German squad in Euro 2008 has as many as five members from Bayern and Hamit's presence in the Munich club was considered as an advantage by the Turkish players.
Turkish midfielder Kazim Kazim (front) vies for the ball with German defender Philipp Lahm.
The English-born footballer, who plays for Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super League, was in his elements against Germany.
His run-ins down the flanks caused a great deal of trouble for the German defenders.
The English-born footballer, who plays for Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super League, was in his elements against Germany.
His run-ins down the flanks caused a great deal of trouble for the German defenders.
Ugur Boral of Turkey celebrates the opening goal with coach Fatih Terim.
For the 26-year-old Fenerbahce player, who made his first start of the tournament, it was also his first international goal.
For the 26-year-old Fenerbahce player, who made his first start of the tournament, it was also his first international goal.
Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates scoring Germany's equaliser.
Schweinsteiger, who also scored in the quarter-final win over Portugal, seems to have put his woeful form in the league phase behind him.
Germany have never lost a match in which the Bayern Munich player has scored.
Schweinsteiger, who also scored in the quarter-final win over Portugal, seems to have put his woeful form in the league phase behind him.
Germany have never lost a match in which the Bayern Munich player has scored.
Medical staff surround German midfielder Simon Rolfes after he collided with Turkish midfielder Ayhan Akman (bottom).
Germany were on the backfoot for most of the opening half but came back to win 3-2 and book a place in the title decider.
Germany were on the backfoot for most of the opening half but came back to win 3-2 and book a place in the title decider.
German forward Miroslav Klose jubilates after scoring his side's second goal.
It was also the second goal of the tournament for the Bayern Munich forward after his strike against Portugal in the quarter-final.
It was also the second goal of the tournament for the Bayern Munich forward after his strike against Portugal in the quarter-final.
Turkish forward Semih Senturk (left), Gokdeniz Karadeniz (right, down) and defender Gokhan Zan celebrate after Senturk scores the second goal to level scores.
The goal brought Turkey level at 2-2 and was Senturk's third of the tournament.
The goal brought Turkey level at 2-2 and was Senturk's third of the tournament.
German defender Philipp Lahm (left) celebrates with midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger after he scores the winner.
Lahm's 90th minute strike ensured Germany won 3-2 and qualified for the final.
Lahm's 90th minute strike ensured Germany won 3-2 and qualified for the final.
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