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Sneijder Blames Poor Attack

Sneijder Blames Poor Attack

MIDFIELDER Wesley Sneijder said a lack of sharpness upfront cost the Netherlands dearly in their 1-0 defeat to Denmark on Saturday. 10 Jun 2012
Van Der Vaart: German Clash Is Crucial

Van Der Vaart: German Clash Is Crucial

Rafael van der Vaart said Netherlands' next Euro 2012 encounter against bitter rivals Germany will be 'like a final'. 10 Jun 2012
Netherlands v Denmark Pics

Netherlands v Denmark Pics

All the match action from Kharkiv as Denmark produced the first genuine shock of Euro 2012 by defeating the Netherlands. Pics by Getty Images. 10 Jun 2012
World Cup Runners-Up Shocked

World Cup Runners-Up Shocked

NETHERLANDS suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Denmark at Metalist Stadium on Saturday to leave their Euro 2012 campaign in the balance. 10 Jun 2012
Van Persie Not City Bound, Says Father

Van Persie Not City Bound, Says Father

Robin van Persie's father has stalled a potential move to Manchester City for the Arsenal forward, seeing it as 'not an option'. 10 Jun 2012
Van Der Wiel Confident Of Reaching Euro Finale

Van Der Wiel Confident Of Reaching Euro Finale

Gregory van der Wiel does not know who the opponents will be, but is confident that Netherlands are going the win the Euro 2012 final 2-1. 10 Jun 2012
Euro 2012 Preview: Netherlands v Denmark

Euro 2012 Preview: Netherlands v Denmark

Despite the Netherlands' claims to the contrary, Denmark should offer few surprises or little resistance to the Dutch at Euro 2012. 9 Jun 2012
Kuyt Targets Positive Start

Kuyt Targets Positive Start

Dirk Kuyt says the Netherlands must win their opening match of Euro 2012 against Denmark if they are to have a successful campaign. 9 Jun 2012
Olsen Targets Netherlands Scalp

Olsen Targets Netherlands Scalp

Denmark coach Morten Olsen is hopeful of causing an upset in his side's Euro 2012 opener against the Netherlands on Saturday. 8 Jun 2012
Injured Pieters Backs Jetro

Injured Pieters Backs Jetro

Injured Netherlands left-back Erik Pieters believes 18-year-old Jetro Willems should replace him at Euro 2012. 8 Jun 2012
Holland Euro 2012 Training

Holland Euro 2012 Training

Holland took to the training field for their warm up ahead of this weekend's opening Euro 2012 clashes. Pics by Getty Images. 7 Jun 2012
Mathijsen In Doubt

Mathijsen In Doubt

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk is not convinced that Joris Mathijsen is ready to return from injury for his side's Euro 2012 opener. 7 Jun 2012
Van Marwijk Promises Attacking Play

Van Marwijk Promises Attacking Play

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk has warned his rivals that his side intend to play attacking football at Euro 2012. 6 Jun 2012
Bruins Slot Backs RVP To Succeed Cruyff

Bruins Slot Backs RVP To Succeed Cruyff

Ajax's analyst Tonnie Bruins Slot feels Robin van Persie has what it takes to emulate Johan Cruyff at Euro 2012. 6 Jun 2012
Van Bommel Confident Of Euro Success

Van Bommel Confident Of Euro Success

Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel believes his side have a great chance of winning Euro 2012, but must see off Germany and holders Spain. 6 Jun 2012
O'Neill Rues Dutch 'Spanking'

O'Neill Rues Dutch 'Spanking'

NORTHERN Ireland manager Michael O'Neill said the 6-0 defeat by the Netherlands was a 'mismatch' from the kick-off. 3 Jun 2012