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Russia final team through to quarter-finals

Russia final team through to quarter-finalsInnsbruck, Austria  - Russia on Wednesday became the final team to qualify for the Euro 2008 quarter-finals after beating Sweden 2-0 in a Group D match played in Innsbruck.

The Swedes went into the game needing just a draw to join group winners Spain in the round of the last eight, but Guus Hiddink's side completely dominated proceedings.

Roman Pavlyuchenko gave Russia the lead in the 24th minute, while Andrey Arshavin, who was playing his first game at the finals after serving a suspension, scored a second five minutes after the restart.

Spain, who came from behind to beat Greece 2-1 in Salzburg, won the group with nine points, while Russia have six. Sweden finished with three points, with the defending champions Greece last after three defeats in their three matches.

Russia will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals, while Spain face Italy. (dpa)

Mancini feels title bid will speed up now

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Man U’s tunnel bust-up with Liverpool sparked by ‘spitting’ storm

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BCCI-Sahara rift continues

BCCI-Sahara rift continuesChennai, Feb 13 : The rift between BCCI and Sahara continues to carry with the BCCI Working Committee on Monday rejecting several demands of the long-time sponsor and refusing to make "exceptions"  Read more »

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BCCI-Sahara rift continuesChennai, Feb 13 : The rift between BCCI and Sahara continues to carry with the BCCI Working Committee on Monday rejecting several demands of the long-time sponsor and refusing to make "exceptions"  Read more »

Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to perform

Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to performLondon, Feb 4 (ANI): Force India driver Paul Di Resta has confessed to being under pressure to perform during his second full year on the Formula One circuit.  Read more »

i1 Supercar Series put off by a year

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