oranje1.jpgFinally good news on the football side. The Netherlands beat Albania and one of the goals was scored by Robin van Persie (Arsenal). With 10 points in 4 matches, the Netherlands leads Group G. There will be a brief winter break and then the Euro 2008 qualifying matches begin again in Spring 2007.

But the surprises of the day are: Poland defeated Portugal 2-1 and England lost to Croatia 2-0.

For a complete roundup of the day’s Euro 2008 qualifying matches, click here.

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