UKRAINE 0, ENGLAND 1 Wayne Rooney created positive headlines on his long-awaited return to action as he steered England into the quarter finals of Euro 2012. The striker, back after a two-match international ban, made up for lost time scoring the matchwinning goal against hosts Ukraine in his first appearance in the tournament. Most importantly, […]
England incentive to top Group D
Under-par Spain left it late to score and top group C but Jesus Navas finished off a hard working Croatia side who had their chances to take a shock lead and perhaps even condemn Spain to an ignominious exit as Italy beat the Republic of Ireland, who had Keith Andrews sent off, 2-0 in the […]
Dutch crash out of Euro 2012 after defeat by Portugal
PORTUGAL 2, HOLLAND 1 The “Group of Death” claimed a surprise victim tonight as Holland were dumped out of Euro 2012 having been beaten by Germany, Denmark and now Portugal. Former United striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal overhauled an early Dutch goal by Rafael Van der Vaart to sink a poor Holland side […]
UEFA open disciplinary proceedings against Croatia for racist chanting
UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Federation for racist chanting, firework throwing and display of racist banners in the crowd during their match against Italy on Thursday. A statement issued by UEFA read: “Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Federation for the setting-off and throwing of fireworks, and the […]
England finally beat Swedish hoodoo
ENGLAND 3, SWEDEN 2 It was a game made all the more exciting by a litany of mistakes on both sides but England finally put their decades long hoodoo against Sweden behind them with a nail biting win in Kiev after Theo Walcott came on to rescue them from a losing position. Olaf Mellberg thought […]