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Euro 2008 News :: Euro 2008 : Netherlands 1-3 Russia AET

Posted on 2008-06-21 by Gooner

Torbinski and Andrei Arshavin struck in the last eight minutes of extra time to take Russia into the UEFA EURO 2008 semi-finals at the expense of the Netherlands.

From the off Russia never allowed Marco van Basten's previously imperious side space and attacked with vigour. Roman Pavlyuchenko's 56th-minute volley seemed to have won the game but with four minutes remaining Ruud van Nistelrooy headed an equaliser.

But Russia dominated the additional half-hour and the tireless Arshavin set up substitute Torbinski to restore the advantage from close range in the 112th minute.

The striker added another himself to set up a Thursday tie in Vienna with Italy or Spain, although Torbinski and Denis Kolodin will miss that match through suspension.

(full report on UEFA Site)

Sourced From : UEFA.com

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