UEFA Euro 2008 controversies

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This article gives information about controversies that occurred at UEFA Euro 2008.

[edit] Refereeing decisions

In the Netherlands' opening Group C match against Italy, Ruud van Nistelrooy scored the Oranje's first goal from a seemingly offside position. The incident occured in the 26th minute when van Nistelrooy stuck out a foot to divert Wesley Sneijder's shot into the net, with only Gianluigi Buffon closer to the goal line after defender Christian Panucci had been bundled out of play.[1] However, UEFA later confirmed that since Panucci had left the field of play without the referee's permission, he was deemed to be still active and therefore playing van Nistelrooy onside, meaning the goal was awarded correctly.[2]

[edit] Seeding controversy

Main article: UEFA Euro 2008 seeding#Controversy

[edit] References

  1. ^ Holland 3-0 Italy. BBC Sport (9 June 2008).
  2. ^ "UEFA supports Dutch goal decision", UEFA.com, 2008-06-10. Retrieved on 2008-06-10. 
UEFA Euro 2008 stages
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Group A: Czech Republic • Portugal • Switzerland • Turkey
Group B: Austria • Croatia • Germany • Poland
Group C: France • Italy • Netherlands • Romania
Group D: Greece • Russia • Spain • Sweden