Monday, June 9, 2008

A Bad Day For the World Champions

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The Netherlands started off the scoring in the 26th minute with a goal by Ruud Van Nistelrooy.  The goal was questioned by everyone as it appeared Van Nistelrooy was offside. The group of Death looks like a rough group with 4 yellow cards in both of the games. In the 31st minute Sneijder struck his first goal of the tournament with a marvelous shot over the head of Gianluigi Buffon. In the 79th minute the first goal of the tournament off of a header was scored by Giovanni Van Bronckhorst. Italy has never lost by three or more goals in Euro Cup history, and they have never let up 3 goals in a Euro Cup.  Italy now has ground to make up as they are in last place in the group of Death.  The Netherlands takes over 1st place; France and Romania are tied for second.

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