Russia Beat Netherlands 3-1 After Extra Time
June 22, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
Russia have dumped the Netherlands out of Euro 2008 with a fine performance, once again inspired by Andrei Arshavin. With the scores level at 1-1 after 90 minutes, Russia scored twice in extra time to end the Netherlands’ hopes.
Arshavin missed the first two games of Russia’s Euro 2008 campaign with suspension - and since he has returned Russia have looked a different team. He Read more
Dutch Masterclass Too Good For French, and Late Penalty Save Keeps Italy in Contention
Netherlands 4 v 1 France, Romania 1 v 1 Italy
The Dutch are lighting up Euro 2008 with some stunning performances, and now must be strong favourites to at least reach the final, if not win the tournament.
Within 10 minutes of this evening’s match against a French side desperate to get their tournament under way, the Netherlands took the lead. Read more
Romania Hold France, and Dutch Too Hot For Italians
June 9, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
France opened their Euro 2008 with a hugely disappointing performance, drawing 0-0 with group outsiders Romania. Meanwhile, the Dutch outclassed the Italians, thrashing them 3-0.
Just a quick summary tonight. Excuse? I’m tired, and had a few beers which has resulted in my typing becoming incredibly slow - and hard work. Honesty - always the best policy? Maybe that phrase has been proved to be wrong in my previous sentence. Respectable journalist? Hmmmmm……. Read more
