France and Romania were equally disappointing with a goalless draw, both teams overly cautious of each other. Romania played Mutu often on the flanks and he only managed to threaten once, when he cut into the centre. Ribery was lost, Anelka was off, France were not penetrating. Both teams now need to win their next game to any any chance of going through.
Italy were woeful and awful. Netherlands proved to be the hungrier of the team and 2 first half goals from Sneijder and van Nistelrooy set them on a fantastic victory over Italy. Van Bronckhorst added a 3rd in the second half, the damage was already done by then.
This changed how Group C will turn out. After watching their performances, it seems even France may not stop the Oranje. With Italy desperate for 3 points against Romania, knowing that their final game against France will be crucial, my bet is for France to fail. Netherlands may simply just steamroll their way past all 3 other teams to top the group, with France falling short in their final game against Italy. No hope for Romania now, if they fail to beat Netherlands.
Prediction is now, Netherlands, Italy, France, Romania.
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