Netherlands beats Sweden in shoot out to advance to Euro semifinals
FARO-LOULé, Jun. 26, 2004 (AMP) — Portugal 2004 : The Netherlands reached the semifinals of the 2004 UEFA Euro after defeating Sweden 5-4 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Saturday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Stage
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Overview
Sweden at the Euro
- 3 appearances (first in 1992)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
Netherlands at the Euro
- 1 title (1988)
- 7 appearances (first in 1976)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Champions (1988) Third Place (1976)
Sweden
0:0
Netherlands
4:5 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 26 June 2004
- 19:45
- Faro-Loulé
Euro History
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