Netherlands give France a lesson in playing counter-attacking football and gave them a thrashing. The win meant the Netherlands have finished top of the 'group of death' Group C and have qualified for the quarter-finals.
The Netherlands opened the scoring when Dirk Kuyt headed in on 10 minutes. Robin van Persie turned in Arjen Robben's cross on 60 minutes, before Thierry Henry pulled one back from close range after 71 minutes.
The Dutch weren't finished with scoring and seconds later Robben's finished from an unbelievable angle. Wester Sneijder sealed the win with the fourth goal a 20 yard stunner in injury time.
With this performance the Netherlands have to be favourites to win the Euro 2008 tournament as they've outplayed both teams that reach the final of the last World Cup.
Result
Netherlands 4-1 France
The Netherlands gave a master class in counter-attacking football to the current World Cup holders Italy. This game was the most entertaining so far, for a neutral fan is was refreshing to see a game with both teams going for the win from the start.
The Netherlands got lucky with the first goal as Ruud van Nistelrooy was offside when he deflected the ball into the back of the net. However, the second goal was a joy to watch, with Italy attacking from a corner one minute and Wesley Sneijder hitting the back of the net the next. The third goal was another flowing counter-attack started by Edwin van der Sar's brilliant saves from Fabio Grosso and Andrea Pirlo before Giovanni van Bronckhorst finished off the move by heading the ball passed Buffon after 80 minutes.
If the Netherlands keep this form up then they must be favourites to reach the final and win the tournament. They really were a joy to watch, fast flowing football. However, the world champions Italy have a mountain to climb with Romania and France to face. They must get over the defeat quickly otherwise they will find themselves on the plane home early.
Result
Netherlands 3-0 Italy