Netherlands defeat France | Shell shocked as the dutch defeat both W.C finalists

The Netherlands are shaping up to be the team to defeat in the Euro 2008 competiton as they defeated the World cup champions Italy in the first round and yesterday they defeated the World cup finalists France in a sounding 4-1 display

The Dutch the best counter atttacking team in the world were one step ahead of france in all departments of the game. Dutch recieved a furthur boost as their hero Arjen Robben resumed to field in the second half.

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The Dutch squad now joins Portugal and croatia in the quarter finals stage. Arjen Robben set up one goal and scored another against the French on Friday night, and Robin van Persie, Dirk Kuyt and Wesley Sneijder also scored.

VAn der sar pulled off some majestic saves and Coupet left some easy saves that made all the difference

France, which opened with a tie against Romania, would be eliminated along with the Italians if Romania defeats the Netherlands in its final first-round game.



“Really this hurts,” France coach Raymond Domenech said. “Our defense was always our strength. … We were unlucky at times. But they have quality and we were missing something.

Netherlands came to a formidable lead of 2-0 in the second half then suddenly Henry scored a awesome flicking goal and match gained some life but dontr expect anymore said the Dutch as Robben scored a goal within 1 minute from the henry goal.

So what can we expect can MArco bring back the 1988 glory to the orange team once again? WAIT AND WATCH!

Romania survives yet again

Romania kept France from winning in the first round with a goalless draw and now they have done it once again as they denied The world champions Italy 3 points with a 1-1 draw.

Italy could have lost the match unless their super goallie Gianluigi Buffon saved a late penalty kick from Daniel Niculae.

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By getting one point, Italy remained alive but is tied with France for third in Group C. If Romania beats the Netherlands on Tuesday, both Italy and France— who play the final night of the world cup would be eliminated.

“We’re creating more chances than at the World Cup,” Zambrotta said. “We’re more offensive, but we haven’t been able to score goals.”