Russia’s Andrei Arshavin was the architect as they dumped Netherlands out of Euro 2008 after extra time.

Russia took the lead in normal time when Roman Pavlyuchenko volleyed home, only for Ruud van Nistelrooy to head in an 86th-minute leveller for the Dutch.

But the brilliant Arshavin tormented Netherlands throughout and he crossed for Dmitri Torbinski to prod home.

Arshavin then sealed a semi-final spot in the 116th minute as he ran through and fired low past Edwin van der Sar. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are the goals scored in the extra time and the penalties… Click the title to see all videos available…

Turkey staged another remarkable comeback to seach the semi-finals

Turkey will meet Germany in the Euro 2008 semi-final after beating Croatia 3-1 on penalties after a dramatic extra-time finale in Vienna.

Ivan Klasnic headed Croatia in front with seconds left - only for Turkey’s Semih Senturk to volley the equaliser with the last kick of the game.

Arda Turan, Semih and Hamit Altintop scored in the shoot-out for Turkey.

Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic missed for Croatia and Turkey keeper Rustu saved the deciding kick from Mladen Petric. Read the rest of this entry »

Turkey are through to the semi-finals of the UEFA European Championship for the first time at Croatia’s expense after a thrilling match in Vienna was decided on penalties after the two sides had swapped goals in the final minute of extra time. Read the rest of this entry »

Turkey magnificient fight back for last-eight place

Turkey
Arda Turan 75, Nihat Kahveci 87, 89
Czech Republic
Koller 34, Plašil 62

Uefa.com wrote about the marvelous win of Turket a great fight back from 2 goals. We are so proud of our team. Thank you guys…

Two late Nihat Kahveci strikes booked ten-man Turkey a place in the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2008™ in an exhilarating finish to their Group A match against Czech Republic in Geneva. Read the rest of this entry »