Bet Facts / Joe Dyer / 17 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Defeat to Italy leaves France rock bottom of Group C and out of Euro 2008

Italy were matched at a high of [7.8] to qualify from Group C on Betfair during their early struggles in Euro 2008.

But a 2-0 victory over France ensured Roberto Donadoni's men advanced through to the knockout stages.

Despite some unimpressive performances so far in the tournament, Betfair customers make Italy joint third favourites - level with Portugal - to lift the trophy at [6.4]. The Italians have been backed at a high of [28.0].

In Group C's other fixture, Holland beat Romania 2-0 to make it three wins from three matches. Romania started the match as favourites and were backed at a low of [1.81] but were unable to transfer that favouritism on the pitch. The 2-0 scoreline was backed at a high of [23.0] and Holland to win the match at [4.0].

France were backed at a high of [8.2] to finish bottom of Group C while Romania were backed into [1.56] to qualify when holding the whip hand.

Tags: France, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Romania