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A Dutch medical staff member takes care of Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma after an injury, 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, during the Euro 2004 quarter final football match between Sweden and The Netherlands at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Dimitar DILKOFF

Players from both sides felt the intensity during Saturday's quarter-final between the Netherlands and Sweden. Here Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma receives treatment.

Dutch forward Ruud Van Nistelrooy (background ) looks at the ball he kicked in front of Swedish goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson and defender Olof Mellberg, 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, during the Euro 2004 quarter final match between Sweden and The Netherlands at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Mladen ANTONOV

Another chance goes beckoning for Ruud van Nistelrooy and the Netherlands as keeper Andreas Isaksson and Olof Mellberg intervene.

Dutch forward Ruud Van Nistelrooy (top R) vies with Swedish defenders Olof Mellberg (top L) and Alexander Ostlund (down), 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, during the Euro 2004 quarter final match between Sweden and The Netherlands at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Sven NACKSTRAND

The Swedish defence proved a tough obstacle for the Netherlands and in particular Ruud van Nistelrooy as seen here.

the Slovakian referee Lubos Michel (C) gives a yellow card to Dutch defender and captain Frank De Boer (L) for a fault on Swedish midfielder Fredrik Ljungberg (R), 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, during the Euro 2004 quarter final match between Sweden and The Netherlands at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO SVEN NACKSTRAND

The quarter-final on Saturday between Sweden and the Netherlands was a physical battle as proven here with injuries to both Freddie Ljungberg and Frank De Boer. The Dutch skipper was forced off and replaced.

Dutch forward Ruud Van Nistelrooy (C) vies with Swedish defender Olof Mellberg (L), 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, during the Euro 2004 quarter final match between Sweden and The Netherlands at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Yuri KADOBNOV

Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy tries a fancy flick in the heat of quarter-final action on Saturday against Sweden. Defender Olof Mellberg (L) gets in on the act.

Swedish striker Henrik Larsson (L) vies with Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids, 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, during the Euro 2004 quarter final match between Sweden and The Netherlands at the European Nations championships in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Francois-Xavier MARIT

A tight battle took place in Faro on Saturday as Sweden, led by Henrik Larsson locked horns with the Netherlands. Here Edgar Davids tries to get a boot in.

Dutch forward Ruud Van Nistelrooy (C) controls the ball in front of Swedish defender Olof Mellberg (L), 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, during the Euro 2004 quarter final match between Sweden and The Netherlands at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Francois GUILLOT

Ruud van Nistelrooy shows his strength and skills as he controls the ball in front of Sweden's Olof Mellberg. The Dutch are counting on the Manchester United marksman as their main source of goals.

Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar (L) catches the ball in front of Swedish striker Henrik Larsson, 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, during the Euro 2004 quarter final football match between Sweden and The Netherlands at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Dimitar DILKOFF

Swedish striker Henrik Larsson gets an early chance at goal but is denied by Dutch keeper Edwin van der Sar. The winner of Saturday's quarter-final meets Portugal next Wednesday.

A Swedish supporter waits for the beginning of the Euro 2004 quarter final match between Sweden and The Netherlands, 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Francois GUILLOT

A young Swedish fan shows her colours ahead of her country's quarter-final clash againt the Netherlands. The winner will meet Portugal in the semi-finals.

From L to R Portuguese players Ricardo, Deco, Nuno Valente and Maniche enjoy a game in the pool during their training session , 26 June 2004, at the Academia Sporting, near Lisbon during the European nations football Championship. Portugal will play 29 June 2004 at Alvalade stadium in Lisbon a semifinal match against the winner of the match Denmark vs Czech Republic. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE

Players from the Portugal team relax with a game of pool volleyball near Lisbon. From left to right, Ricardo, Deco, Nuno Valente and Maniche display their water skills.

A Dutch supporter waits for the beginning of the Euro 2004 quarter final match between Sweden and The Netherlands, 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Yuri KADOBNOV

This Dutch fan has caught the spirit of Saturday's quarter-final that pits her Dutch lions against Denmark in a struggle to book a semi-final tie against Portugal.

French midfielder PatricK Vieira (R) and teammates wait for the elevator to leave their Lisbon hotel before departing for Porto 26 June 2004 during the European Nations championship. Greece created one of the biggest shocks in the history of the European Championships by dumping defending champions France out of the tournament 25 June. AFP PHOTO FRANCK FIFE

France stars Pat Vieira, Lilian Thuram and Robert Pires were all members of the squads that won either the 1998 World Cup or Euro 2000. France has now lost both titles.