Holland
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.
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.
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.
Euro 2008: Semi-Fearless Predictions
With an optimistic eye, one could make the case for nine of the 16 teams in this year’s European Championships lifting the trophy on June 29. Emmett Williams offers his predictions -with two firm favourites fighting out the final.
Euro 2008 digest: Italy count the cost of Cannavaro’s injury
Fabio Cannavaro’s injury leaves Italy short of inspiration, France are struggling for form as Patrick Vieira gets injured and Marco Van Basten replaces an attacker with a defender for Holland.
Euro 2008 Who’s Who - NETHERLANDS
The Netherlands have a strong squad heading to Austria/Switzerland and Mike Martin takes an in-depth look at the selections made by coach Marco van Basten.
Romania land Group of Death - Euro 2008 Draw
Romania’s reward for qualifying for their first major tournament in eight years is a place in the ultimate European Championship Group of Death along with World Cup finalists France and Italy, as well as group seeds Holland.
Holland, who will be based in Swiss capital Berne, were the fourth seeded team along with co-hosts Switzerland and [...]
England Fight On - International Review
GROUP A
Two goals from prolific forward Ebi Smolarek gave Poland a 2-0 win and the three points they needed to seal qualification. Despite having finished third in the World Cups of 1974 and 1982 and qualifying also in 1978, 1986, 2002 and 2006 it is the first time Poland have ever made the European [...]
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