Russia Beat Netherlands 3-1 After Extra Time

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

Romania Hold France, and Dutch Too Hot For Italians

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