Dmitri Torbinski and Andrei Arshavin struck late in extra time to take Russia into the semi-finals as Guus Hiddink masterminded a tactical victory against his motherland.

Holland eased into the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 with maximum points.

Holland threw down the gauntlet for the other teams to match them as they secured their place in the quarter-finals in emphatic style, hammering France 4-1.

Edwin van der Sar has admitted that Holland’s good start to Euro 2008 will all count for nothing if they don’t capitalize on it.

Holland winger Arjen Robben is fit to face France on Friday after making a rapid recovery from his groin injury.

UEFA has supported referee Peter Fröjdfeldt’s decision in allowing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s goal in their match against Italy in Berne, saying it was valid according to the letters of the law.

Holland coach Marco Van Basten praised the overall team performance of his team as they beat World Champions Italy in their opening group match.

Holland beat World Champions Italy 3-0 in Bern to move top of Group C.

Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder is still expected to start in tonight’s clash against World Champions Italy despite having had to visit the hospital with an ankle injury.

Arjen Robben looks set to miss out on all of Holland’s group fixtures at Euro 2008.