Euro 2008
Donadoni must change personnel for Romania game
Whilst the Dutch turned it on and the Don got it wrong, Italy still have enough quality to qualify writes Ravin Sampat
Hope Still Alive For Most Countries Despite Losses
Of the eight teams that advanced out of the group stage at the 2004 European Championships, only four won their opening matches. This may be changing in 2008, says Emmett Williams.
Euro 2008 Round 1 - What We’ve Learned So Far
Every team has now played one match at the 2008 UEFA European Championships but what can we deduce from the opening eight games?
Dutch delight as the Group of Death serves up a classic
After the tedium of France’s insipid goalless draw with Romania in Zurich earlier in the day had left many viewers wondering quite how Group C had earned the clichéd title of “The Group of Death”, Holland & Italy served up a footballing treat in the balmy evening heat of Berne. Neil Jones reports.
Romania 0-0 France: Uninspiring Les Blues Have It All To Do In Group Of Death
When the draw was made for Group C, there were huge gasps as France, Italy and the Netherlands were pitted against one another. But Romania’s draw with France means the group’s underdogs are in with a chance of progression.
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.
Croats Stumble To Victory As Germans Throw Down The Gauntlet
It has been a somewhat predictable and unsurprising opening two days to the European Championships in Austria and Switzerland, with all four of the favourites for their games picking up maximum points. In fact, the ‘underdogs’ haven’t even scored a single goal between them although, as ever, the statistics don’t quite tell the entire story.
Podolski Fuels German Victory Over Heated Rival
Germany improved to 12-0-4 against their border rivals Poland and took the early lead over Croatia in Group B with an impressive 2-0 win. Chase Haislip reports.
