Netherlands defeated Italy 3–0 in Euro 2008 soccer.
No team has scored three goals against the Italy eleven in the history of UEFA soccer.
The Netherlands took an early lead on a goal that some thought should be recalled for offsides; however, an Italian player was lying down behind the end line, so the goal was allowed.
Italy never seemed to be able to mount an offense, while the Netherlands team never focused on defense rather than trying to protect their lead, they pressed Italy harder.
After the Netherlands goalkeeper made a save on an Italian free kick, he cleared the ball long, and the Netherlands team took the ball the length of the pitch in just five touches, resulting in a cross-pitch feed and a header into the Italian net. The Italian team couldn't transition and recover in time—most of the Italian squad was still in the Netherlands end when the ball went in.
