The United States took a 2:1 lead into stoppage time before Holland's Gerald Sibon's free kick tunnelled the defensive wall from 25 meters to equalize at 90"+3.

Earlier in the match, Ryan Babbel tallied for the Dutch while Sascha Kljestan and second half substitute Jozy Altidore found the back of the net all in the run of play.

The United States, now on four points following this draw and the opening match win over Japan, will close out the... Read More

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Wow. I never saw that one coming. The Dutch extended the Euro2008 curse of the group winner becoming the third of three group winners (Portugal, Croatia) to go out in the quarterfinals after being completely outplayed by a Russian side on a mission. This doesn't bode well for Spain today!

A brilliant finish by Van Nistelroy saw the match to extra time but the Russians deserved the match in 90". In extra time a fearless charge of the net by Torbinski provided the match winner and A... Read More

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What an absolute pleasure it has been to watch the tremendous display of "Total Football" that the Dutch have entertained with throughout the first round of Euro2008.

I must confess to being a huge supporter of the Dutch. They play with such flair. Such an attractive style. So far from the defensive posture of the Italians or the mechanical display of the Germans. Simply beautiful and with such a rich past. Names like Cruyff, Neeskens, Van Basten, Gullet, Rijkaard, Voller, Koeman,... Read More

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