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13.06.2008 22:59

Henry scores but Holland go through (4-1)

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Holland goes through to the quarter-finals after beating France 4-1. Blaugrana Henry was the scorer of France’s only goal.

In one of the best games of the European Cup, Holland goes through to the quarter-finals after beating France 4-1. Blaugrana Henry was the scorer of France’s only goal, Thuram played the full 90 minutes whilst Abidal stayed on the substitute bench.

Exciting first half

In an exciting first half, France were overcome by Holland alter just ten minutes, when Kuyt headed home a corner from Van der Vaart. Holland had other chances, but France responded well, with Govou, Malouda and Ribery keeping Manchester United keeper Van der Saar busy in the opposite goal. Henry wasn’t in the game much, apart from a powerful shot which just missed. After a weak start, Thuram was more than able to keep Kuyt under control.

Classic second half

The excitement didn’t let up in the second half, and despite France’s dominance, sub Van Persie scored from Robben’s cross in the 59th minute. Hernry pulled one back for France in the 71st minute, touching home a cross from Sagnol, but Holland responded seconds later with a goal from Robben. Then, in injury time, Sneijder scored from a powerful 20-yard shot, making it 4-1. Holland have now won Group C and qualified for the quarter finals, but France and Italy still have to battle it out next Wednesday.