Kluivert loses goal and Euro record

Patrick Kluivert has lost one of his four goals against Yugoslavia yesterday that set a new Euro 2000 record.

The Dutch star admitted to reporters last night that he did not hit the ball into the net for Holland's third goal on a 6-1 destruction of Yugoslavia in Rotterdam and UEFA have rubbed out his record breaking effort in the quarter final.

Kluivert appeared to sweep a Paul Bosvelt cross to the near post into the roof of the net but Dejan Govedarica has now been credited - if that is the word - with an own goal.

Referee Jose Maria Garcia Aranda awarded the goal to Kluivert and the Dutchman was thought to be the first man to score four goals in a European Championship finals but he has now lost that record.

The FC Barcelona striker still leads the scoring charts to Euro 2000 with 5 goals to his name.