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Netherlands 4-1 France

The dutch romped to victory over the French last night and firmly put themselves as favorites to win Euro 2008. Holland were unstoppable as they ran out 4-1 winners with the power and pace from the bench being the deciding factor. The win puts them top of the group and through to the next round.

The scoring started in the first half when Dirk Kuyt headed in form a corner. The second came in the second half when substitute Robin van Persie converted Arjen Robben’s cross. Thierry Henry grabbed a goal with 20 minutes left but Robben fired in a acute shot minutes later and Wesley Sneijder smashed in the fourth from the edge of the area.

Croatia 2-1 Germany

There was a bit of an upset this afternoon in Euro 2008 with Croatia beating favorites Germany 2-1. Slaven Bilic’s men took a 2-0 lead and hung on to seal a victory taking them to the top of Group B. Croatia could have had three goals in the first half but only managed the one when Darijo Srna snook in at the far post to poke the ball home.

The lead was doubled in the second half following a mistake from keeper Lehmann, Ivan Rakitic’s deflected cross was tipped onto the post by Lehmann and Ivica Olic slotted the ball into an empty net. The Germans pushed and Lukas Podolski smashed the ball home to make it 2-1. Bastian Schweinsteiger’s was sent off in the closing moments for raising his hands.

Both sides should progress to the next round with one game to go.

Portugal and Czech Republic kick off Euro 2008 with wins

Euro 2008 kicked off yesterday with wins the Czech Republic and Portugal. The Czech’s had to weather a storm against hosts Switzerland, Petr Cech saved a couple of efforts in the first half from the Swiss captain Alexander Frei.

The Czech’s took the lead in the second half after 70 minutes when Sverkos slotted the ball home after a ball over the top of the Swiss defence. It looked like the Swiss were going to grab an equaliser when Johan Vonlanthen’s volleyed onto the underside of the bar.

Meanwhile in the same group Portugal beat Turkey 2-0. All eyes were on Cristiano Ronaldo, he nearly grabbed the opening goal when he smacked free kick onto the post, Turkish keeper Volkan Demirel tipping the ball onto the post.

It was the centre back Pepe who opened the scoring after 61 minutes. He played a one-two with Nuno Gomes and dinked the ball over Demirel. The second came in injury time, Deco setting up sub Raul Meireles to tap in at the far post.

The tournament continues with today with Austria v Croatia and Germany v Poland

Sven-Goran Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson has gone as expected from Manchester City, it looks like he’s been the next manager of Mexico slightly nicer place to live than Manchester!

Replacing Sven it might be Mark Hughes the current Blackburn boss. Rovers have accepted a request for Manchester City to talk to the former Manchester United legend about the vacant post at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Sven had some great times including a double over rivals Manchester City and the hey leave our Sven along song, pity he didn’t leave Sven alone.

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