Romania’s Euro 2008 quarter-final dream died as they lost 2-0 to the Netherlands with goals from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Robin van Persie. A win for Victor Piturca’s side would have guaranteed progression, while a draw would have been enough if the match in Zurich between World Cup finalists Italy and France also ended in stalemate. However optimism turned to trepidation then despair as first Ajax man Huntelaar then Arsenal’s Van Persie finished clinically either side of half-time.

Il terzo successo consecutivo degli Oranje condanna Mutu e Chivu, troppo tesi e poco concreti. I gol nella ripresa: apre Huntelaar, chiude Van Persie. L’Italia ringrazia.