EURO 2008 INFO

The Netherlands very realistic have qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro beating the 4 to 1 France Friday evening in Berne. Despite great offensive actions, the Blues have failed to realize the opportunities. They will fight Tuesday at the Zurich Italy if they still want to dream quarter-finals. Ditto for the Italians have conceded in the draw against Romania (1-1).

Les Bleus have no choice. Battus Friday evening 4 to 1 by Dutch realists, players Raymond Domenech had more than 90 minutes to earn a ticket to the quarter-finals. They have an appointment Tuesday in Zurich with the Italians world champions.

In the first period, the Netherlands, encouraged by supporters very verve, have opened the scoring as early as the 9th minute with a goal from Kuyt on corner. Les Bleus, imprecise, then tried to regain control of the game Without being able to score before half-time despite the attacks Ribéry and misbehaviour of Evra or Sagnol.

In the second half-time, protected by Raymond Domenech blew revolt. Technically impeccable, lively and quick, Ribéry and his run out of space for Oranges quite timid. But against the course of the game, a volley of Robin van Persie in the 59th was feared the worst. Thierry Henry, the holder for the first time, reduced the score in the 71st on a center by Willy Sagnol. A goal which served no because, in the minute following a corner strikes Arjen Robben in the 72nd redonnait again two goals ahead for Bataves. The orange festival was not over… A full window of Wesley Sneijder in the judgments of Thursday crucifiait a Grégory Coupet helpless. The Mass was said.

The Netherlands are already in the quarter-finals. Already 3-0 winners against Italy in their first match of Group C, joining the Dutch and Portugal and Croatia.