SWEDEN vs. SPAIN
A last gasp goal by David Villa shattered Sweden's hopes of qualification as a good performance by Spain led them into the quarterfinals. Sweden, looking for the first quarterfinal berth after their win against Greece, were put to the test in the 15th minute when Liverpool hitman Fernando Torres found the net after a cleverly worked out corner by the Spanish team. There was a short pass to Capdevilla from the left corner, who went ahead and gave a diagonal left foot cross to Torres, who found the Swedish goalkeeper on the opposite side of the net when he popped it into the left side. But the strong Sweden outfit didn't disappoint as they went for the kill, and were rewarded in the 34th minute via Ibrahamovic. There was a cross from the right side, which went straight to Ibrahamovic, who tricked a fallen Sergio Ramos and fired it in past Casillas, who got a hand onto it. The second half started at a brisk pace, with Spain literally controlling the match. Just when we thought that the match was heading for a draw, with a minute of added time left, David Villa fires in a goal. In the 92nd minute, Capdevilla fired a humongous shot from the left side to Torres, which missed him as he fell down. The ball then went straight to Villa, who latched onto to it, moved past a defender, and then slotted it into the bottom right corner. This result paves Spain's way into the quarterfinals, and the match between Russia and Sweden will decide who will go through to the next round to face the Dutch, after Russia beat the defending Champions Greece 1-0.
Highlights, courtesy TVGOLO!!
Torres, 15th minute, 0-1
Ibrahamovic, 34th minute, 1-1
Villa, 90th minute, 1-2 + Match Highlights
GREECE vs. RUSSIA
Russia knocked out the title holders Greece in a thrilling match yesterday. The experienced Antonis Nikopolidis made a crazy error, which led to the goal in the 33rd minute. He was chasing a cross from the left by Dmitri Torbinski, but Sergei Semak got ahead of him. He then sort of bicycle kicked it, leaving Zyrianov with a simple finish.
Highlights courtesy TVGOLO!!
Zyrianov, 33rd minute, 0-1 + Match Highlights
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