Matthew Day
Have Romania blown their chance?
Adrian Mutu’s unfortunate penalty miss means Romania need to beat the Dutch to progress into the last eight - so have they blown their best opportunity to emerge from the Group of Death and stun the football world?
Best Goals Of Euro 2008… So Far
Euro 2008 finally took to life with Holland’s thrashing of world champions Italy and Spain followed that up with a fine 4-1 victory over Russia. The other two favourites - Germany and Portugal - also secured comprehensive victories. Four days in, Footballing World selects the best few goals from Euro 2008 so far.
Holland 3-0 Italy: Van Nistelrooy’s goal right to stand
The commentators were sure and even the Dutch players admitted they got lucky with the Netherland’s opening goal from Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. But, in law, it seems the Swedish assistant referee made a fantastic decision.
Germany 2-0 Poland: Favourites Germany end a 12-year wait
The last two European Championships haven’t proved fruitful for Germany but two years after a third-placed finish at the World Cup, they look revitalised. Victory over Poland confirmed their status as favourites.
Austria 0-1 Croatia: Two hosts find spirit alone is not enough
Like the Czech Republic, Croatia laboured to a one-goal victory when it ought to have been far easier over co-hosts Austria. Tottenham’s Luca Modric scored from the penalty spot to hand a key victory to Bilic’s side.
Portugal 2-0 Turkey: Scolari’s impressive Portuguese side stake their claim
Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side were not perfect against a hard-working and adventurous Turkish outfit but were, as expected, dominant in attack and proved their superiority with two fine goals in the second half. Matthew Day reports.
Switzerland 0-1 Czech Republic: Hosts possess endeavour but no cutting edge
The home fans were willing the nation on with feisty fanfare but their team failed to respond in kind. Plenty of effort and enterprise was on display but Switzerland offered little in attack against a truely disappointing Czech Republic side.
Editor’s Prediction: Portugal have all the necessary ingredients
Footballing World editor Matthew Day offers his prediction for Euro 2008 as the tournament gets underway.
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