Italy stifled by Danes, Sweden overturns Bulgaria

Italy tie with Denmark, Sweden whitewash Bulgaria

In the third day of Euro 2004, teams in Group C took centerstage. Italy stifled by Danes, Sweden overturns Bulgaria.

Italy could only manage a 0-0 draw against a confident looking Denmark, while the day's other match ended with a 5-nil drubbing of Bulgaria by Sweden.

The Danes took control of the game early on and their wing-play tactics caused numerous problems for the Italian fullbacks.

Meanwhile the Italian side, one of the favorites for the tournament, only showed glimpses of their quality in the second-half after struggling to cope with their formidable opponents.

Italy tie with Denmark, Sweden whitewash Bulgaria

And superb skills from the two goalkeepers locked the result with a blank score sheet.

In a later Sweden-Bulgaria clash, Fredrik Ljungberg opened the scoring for Sweden, followed by another two from Veteran Henrik Larsson including a diving header. And a penalty kick by Zlatan Ibrahimovic as well as last minute goal from substitute Marcus Allback shot them to the top of the group.

Former defender with Beijing Guo'an, Predrag Pazin, and striker Zoran Jankovic of Dalian Shide both started for Bulgaria.

Source: China Radio International