The Tricolorii came out today to make a statement, that even though they have been drawn with Italy, France and the Netherlands in Euro 2008’s group of death, they should not be overlooked. Up against fellow Euro 2008 entrant Russia today, they made that statement loud and clear. After a cagey first half, Ciprian Marica netted the first just before the interval. At the half, both Adrian Mutu and Cristian Chivu came off, and it was an interesting chance to see if the Tricolorii could continue to dominate without their stars. The second half continued to be all Romania, with a goal each from the Niculaes, on the 61st minute from Mutu’s substitute Daniel Niculae and the 75th from Marius Niculae.

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Posted on March 27th, 2008 by Dan
Filed under: Fiorentina