Russia tops Sweden to advance in Euros Jun 19, 2008
Paul White / APRussia's Andrei Arshavin, partially hidden at right, celebrates with teammates after scoring Russia's second goal Wednesday during a 2-0 victory over Swedenin Innsbruck, Austria ... INNSBRUCK, Austria - Russia dominated a 2-0 victory over Sweden on Wednesday night in a Group D elimination game, sending the Russians to the European Championship q 000020EC uarterfinals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
RUSSIA BEATS SWEDEN, ON TO QUARTERS Jun 19, 2008
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) -- Russia dominated a 2-0 victory over Sweden on Wednesday night in a Group D elimination game, sending the Russians to the European Championship quarterfinals. Roman Pavlyuchenko scored in the first half and Andrei Arshavin, coming off a two-match suspension, made it 2-0 right after the break. (New York Post)
Germany and Portugal kick off quarter finals Jun 19, 2008
In Wednesday's final Group D matches, Russia secured the remaining quarter-final spot by beating Sweden 2-0 in Innsbruck and will play Netherlands in Basel on Saturday. Group winners Spain, fielding a second-string side, beat already-eliminated 2004 champions Greece 2-1 ahead of Sunday's last eight game against world champions Italy in Vienna. (International Herald Tribune)
Euro '08: Russia reaches quarterfinals Jun 19, 2008
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) -- Russia scored a goal in each half Wednesday to outclass Sweden 2-0 and advance to the European Championship quarterfinals ahead of its opponent. Roman Pavlyuchenko scored in the first half and Andrei Arshavin, coming off a two-match suspension, made it 2-0 right after the break to set up a match against the Netherlands on Saturday in Basel. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Russia advances to quarterfinals in soccer Jun 19, 2008
Russia's Roman Pavlyuchenko celebrates his side's 2-0 win at the end of the group D match between Russia and Sweden in Innsbruck, Austria, Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland ... INNSBRUCK, Austria Russia dominated a 2-0 victory over Sweden on Wednesday night in a Group D elimination game, sending the Russians to the European Championship quarterfinals. (Florida Times-Union)
* Arshavin in line for Euro debut Jun 18, 2008
ALL TO PLAY FOR: The Russian says he prefers passing to scoring but his compatriots will hope he does plenty of both if selected for today's showdown with Sweden AFP AND AP, INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA AND LUGANO, SWITZERLAND Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008, Page 19. Russia's Andrei Arshavin controls the ball during a training session on Sunday in Leogang, Austria. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Russians knock out holders Greece Jun 16, 2008
David Villa, right, of Spain scores the winning goal past Swedens goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson, center, during Saturdays Euro 2008 preliminary round group D match at the Tivoli stadium in Innsbruck, Austria. Swedens Mikael Nilsson is in the background. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Spain beat Swedes to reach last eight Jun 16, 2008
AFP, INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA Monday, Jun 16, 2008, Page 18. David Villa scored a dramatic injury time winner as Spain defeated Sweden 2-1 in Euro 2008 Group D on Saturday to book their place in the quarter-finals. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals Jun 15, 2008
He outraced two Sweden defenders to a long pass and sent it into the net for a 2-1 victory at Innsbruck, Austria. It was his fourth goal in two games and put Spain at 6 points in Group D, 3 more than Sweden. (Boston Globe)
Injury-time goal lifts Spain past Sweden Jun 15, 2008
INNSBRUCK, Austria - One goal in the closing moments meant more to David Villa than his hat trick earlier in the European Championship. With a stunning burst in injury time, Villa put Spain into the European Cup quarterfinals Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Five lists for fun in the sun Jun 15, 2008
Rent a car in Innsbruck, Austria or Verona, Italy, and tour the region. If you have extra time, check out the wonderful Italian lake district, which would make this list if it were not for the unfortunate but entirely understandable crush of summer crowds. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Euro '08: Spain surprises Sweden 2-1 Jun 15, 2008
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) -- David Villa capitalized on a defensive mix up to score in injury time Saturday, giving Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden that moved it to the verge of a place in the quarterfinals of the European Championship. The match had looked set to end in a draw after Zlatan Ibrahimovic had equalized following Fernando Torres' 15th-minute goal, but a long ball out of defense in the second minute of added time deceived defender Petter Hansson and dropped kindly for Villa. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Buddle's hat trick helps Beckham, Galaxy knock off host Earthquakes Jun 15, 2008
SPAIN 2, SWEDEN 1, at Innsbruck, Austria -- David Villa scored in injury time to lead Spain past Sweden. Villa showed a stunning burst for so late in a match, surging between two defenders for a long pass, then poking the ball to the left of charging goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson for the victory. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Spain strikes late to beat Sweden Jun 15, 2008
INNSBRUCK, Austria David Villa capitalized on a defensive mix up to score in injury time Saturday, giving Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden that earned it a place in the quarter-finals of the European Championship. The match had looked set to end in a draw after Zlatan Ibrahimovic had equalized following Fernando Torres' 15th-minute goal, but a long ball out of defence in the second minute of added time deceived defender Petter Hansson and dropped kindly for Villa. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
* Scintillating Spaniards sink Russians Jun 12, 2008
HAT-TRICK HERO: David Villa scored three as Spain turned on the style in Innsbruck, while Greeces much-vaunted defense proved leaky and Sweden cashed in AFP, INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA Thursday, Jun 12, 2008, Page 20. David Villa of Spain celebrates after scoring during their Euro 2008 preliminary round Group D match on Tuesday against Russia at the Tivoli stadium in Innsbruck, Austria ... A supporter wears a vintage Russian army uniform prior to the match between Spain and Russia in Innsbruck on... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Spanish hotshot Villa finally gets ball from ref Jun 12, 2008
INNSBRUCK: Spanish hotshot striker David Villa belatedly had a ball on Tuesday as he fired home a treble in a 4-1 rout of Russia. But it looked as if he wouldn t get his hands on his booty afterwards as the referee at first was reluctant to give him the match ball as demanded by tradition in many countries including Spain and England. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cash stolen from Czechs at hotel Jun 12, 2008
The Czechs are based at a spa hotel in the Tyrol region of Austria during Euro 2008 and a spokesman for Innsbruck police said the theft probably occurred between June 6 and 7. Investigations by the Tyrolean criminal police are continuing and there are no concrete details at the moment, Innsbruck police spokesman Gerhard Ditz said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
AGU Journal Highlights -- June 11, 2008 Jun 12, 2008
Z. Vrs: Institute for Astro- and Particle Physics, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria. Source: Geophysical Research Letters (GRL) paper 10. (EurekAlert!)
First Blood Drawn at Euro2008 Jun 12, 2008
Spain's David Villa, center, scores during the group D match between Spain and Russia in Innsbruck, Austria, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland ... Villa did it all himself for the third, and Cesc F;bregas got the fourth as Spain, like the rain in Innsbruck, poured down on the Russians. (Time.com)
Villa hits hat-trick as Spain rout Russia Jun 11, 2008
INNSBRUCK, Austria (CNN) -- David Villa destroyed Russia with the first hat-trick of Euro 2008 as Spain showed their title intent with a dominating 4-1 victory in the opening Group D encounter on Tuesday. Villa, left, celebrates with Torres after the pair combined for the first goal as Spain routed the Russians. (CNN -- International)
Spain's Hot Start Jun 11, 2008
(06-10) 10:51 PDT INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP). David Villa scored three times Tuesday in Spain's resounding 4-1 victory over Russia, a win that confirmed the Spaniards as a team to beat at the European Championship. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Villa's hat trick leads Spain rout Sweden beats defending Euro champs Jun 11, 2008
After completing his hat trick in a steady rain in Innsbruck, Austria, Villa saw teammate Cesc Fabregas also score. Russia's goal came from Roman Pavlyuchenko long after things were decided. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Van Basten, Aragones are living proof that fortunes can change overnight at Euro 2008 Jun 11, 2008
But after a rampant Spain routed his team 4-1 in Innsbruck, he could start hearing the kind of criticism that Van Basten and Aragones have endured for years ... Associated Press writers Paul Logothetis and Mike Corder contributed to this report from Innsbruck, Austria. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Sweden beats defending champion Greece Jun 11, 2008
In their next match, they'll face Group D favorite Spain, which routed Russia 4-1 in Innsbruck. "The players did an excellent job,'' Sweden coach Lars Lagerback said. "I think we deserved to win 100 percent. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Greeks need something new to keep title Jun 11, 2008
After Spain's 4-1 victory over Russia in Innsbruck, Greece is three points behind two of its big rivals in the group. Although it could well beat Russia in its next game Saturday, it then faces the Spaniards on June 18 back in Salzburg, and that could be the day it says farewell to the title. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lots of Laughs on European Trip Jun 11, 2008
There was snow in the Alps in Innsbruck, but Hedi would have fried in her drindles. The owner of the Austrian lodge where we stayed said the air was hot and cloudy because of the Sahara winds. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Euro 2008 a success after first set of games with plenty of goals and no red cards, says UEFA Jun 11, 2008
After eight games played over four match days, there have been 16 goals with no red cards and only 24 yellows, including none in Spain's 4-1 win over Russia on Tuesday in Innsbruck. William Gaillard, director of communications for UEFA and senior adviser to its president Michel Platini, is even pleased with the pre-match formalities. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Kings fire Crawford after two seasons Jun 11, 2008
Spain, which is looking for its first major international trophy since winning Euro 1964 at home, routed Russia 4-1 in its Group D European Championship opener in Innsbruck, Austria, getting three goals from David Villa and one from Cesc Fabregas. However, surprising Euro 2004 champion Greece failed to produce the same stifling defense that kept it going through the knockout rounds last time, allowing second-half goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Petter Hansson in a 2-0 loss to Sweden in... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Spain's David Villa dazzles fans Jun 11, 2008
Villa, who found the ideal partner in Fernando Torres, grabbed the first hat-trick of the June 7-29 tournament in dispatching Russia 4-1 in Group D in Innsbruck ... Villa will do well to match the longevity of Larsson who first graced the big stage 14 years ago at the 1994 World Cup but the Spaniard certainly lit up Innsbruck's Tivoli Neu stadium with a glittering display of ruthless finishing. (International Herald Tribune)
Euro 2008: Spain thumps Russia Jun 11, 2008
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) -- David Villa showed that Spain's opponents at the European Championship have a lot more to worry about than just Fernando Torres. The Valencia striker scored a hat trick Tuesday to lead Spain 4-1 over Russia, becoming the first player to get three goals in a European Championship game since Sergio Conceicao of Portugal and Patrick Kluivert of the Netherlands both accomplished the feat at the 2000 edition. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Villa shines as Spain, Sweden fly high Jun 11, 2008
INNSBRUCK, June 10 (Xinhua) -- A brilliant David Villa scored the first hat-trick of the tournament as Spain opened their Euro 2008 campaign in a dazzling style, slaughtering Russia 4-1 on Tuesday ... Spain's David Villa (red) breaks through during the Euro 2008 Group D football match between Spain and Russia at Tivoli Neu Stadium in Innsbruck, Austria, June 10, 2008 ... A summer thunderstorm were pouring over the 30,000 capacity spectacular stadium located in Innsbruck's mountains but Spain's... (Xinhuanet, China)
The UEFA European Football Championship is held from 7 to 29 June 2008 in Austria and Switzerland. Jun 10, 2008
7 Grp D Spain 18:00 Russia Innsbruck - Tivoli Neu. 8 Grp D Greece 20:45 Sweden Salzburg EM Stadion Wals-Siezenheim. (People's Daily Online, China)
EURO 2008 at 1200 GMT Jun 10, 2008
INNSBRUCK, Austria Group D play begins Tuesday with Fernando Torres and David Villa expected to front Euro 2008 favorite Spain's attack against a Russia squad forced to alter its game plan without missing playmakers Pavel Pogrebnyak and Andrei Arshavin. BC-EU-SPT-SOC--EURO 2008-SPAIN-RUSSIA. Match starts at 1600 GMT. By Paul Logothetis. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
* Russians missing stars for opener Jun 10, 2008
Pogrebnyak, who scored 10 goals in Zenit St Petersburgs run to the UEFA Cup title, was ruled out of todays match at the Tivoli Neu stadium in Innsbruck with a left knee injury. Arshavin will also miss the next match against Greece due to suspension. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Beckenbauer calls for Lehmann exit after Euro 2008 Jun 10, 2008
INNSBRUCK, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Franz Beckenbauer has called for Jens Lehmann to cede his position as Germany goalkeeper after Euro2008 in order to give younger players a chance. According to Deutsche Welle's report on Monday, the German soccer monarch hailed the ongoing European Championship at Switzerland and Austria as a perfect opportunity for Lehmann, 38, to step aside from national duties to make room for the country's up-and-coming prospects. (Xinhuanet, China)
TV SportsWatch Jun 9, 2008
ESPN2 UEFA, Euro 2008, group phase, Spain vs. Russia, at Innsbruck, Austria. 2:30 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Germans favored as Euro kicks off Jun 8, 2008
Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Vienna in Austria. When: Today through June 29. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
How Can Quantum Physics Be Harnessed? Jun 7, 2008
tz Valley, near Innsbruck, Austria. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Europe on the cheap Jun 7, 2008
Climb in behind the driver of a bobsled fitted with wheels and hurtle down the 1,210-metre-long 1976 Winter Olympic bobsled track at Igls, Austria, near Innsbruck. Fourteen turns keep your descent interesting and speeds of more than 100 kilometres an hour are reached on the straight stretches. (Globe and Mail)
Hiddink warns of Russia attacking Jun 7, 2008
VIENNA, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Russia coach Guus Hiddink has pledged an attacking approach when they kick off their UEFA EURO 2008 Group D campaign against Spain in Innsbruck on Tuesday. The 61-year-old dismissed the talks of nerves on Friday and said that his side will not be afraid to come out attacking although Spain is widely deemed as one of the tournament favorites. (Xinhuanet, China)
9 contenders in wide open Euros Jun 6, 2008
Once again it has a talented lineup, with the likes of goalkeeper Iker Casillas, midfielder Cesc Fabregas and striker Fernando Torres, and kicks off against Russia in Innsbruck on Tuesday. By coincidence, Greece faces two of its group rivals from Euro 2004, when it drew with Spain and lost to Russia, yet still advanced - and did not lose again. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spain hopes to redefine status Jun 6, 2008
Attacking midfielder Andres Iniesta has also recovered from food poisoning and should start at the Nuevo Tivoli stadium at Innsbruck on Tuesday. Spain holds perhaps the championship's most potent attack, which has left the team toying with formations in the buildup. (Xinhuanet, China)
Spain sets off for Euro 2008 facing yet another moment of truth at a major tournament Jun 5, 2008
Attacking midfielder Andres Iniesta has also recovered from food poisoning and should start at the Nuevo Tivoli stadium at Innsbruck on Tuesday ... The team flies to Innsbruck before traveling to its base in the town of Neustift, where it will train from Friday. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Euro 2008 getting underway Jun 3, 2008
Games will be played in Vienna, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Klagenfurt in Austria ... Sites: Vienna, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Innsbruck, Austria; Geneva, Basel, Zurich and Bern, Switzerland. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Euro Championship often brings surprises Jun 1, 2008
Unlike World Cup, surprise teams like Greece, Denmark can win trophy. Luca Bruno / APGreece's Angelos Charisteas, right, and teammate Zisis Vryzas after scoring against Portugal in the Euro 2004 championshipin Lisbon, Portugal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Villa upbeat over battle for strikers role May 31, 2008
They play two warm-up games before leaving for their training base near Innsbruck next week, meeting Peru in Huelva today and the United States in Santander next Wednesday. More News lect. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
No pain for Spain May 30, 2008
Aside from minor knocks to Andres Iniesta and Arsenal starlet Cesc Fabregas the squad have received a clean bill of health with almost two weeks to go to their first match, against Russia on June 10 in Innsbruck. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spain will be ready - Torres May 29, 2008
Aside from minor knocks to Andres Iniesta and Arsenal starlet Cesc Fabregas the squad have received a clean bill of health with almost two weeks to go to their first match, against Russia on June 10 in Innsbruck. Valencia defender Carlos Marchena said on Wednesday that the Spanish would be out to live up to "the prestige and pride of a whole nation" during the event and added that the ups and downs of the qualifying campaign had bonded the squad. (iAfrica.com)
Spain begins training for Euro 2008 as it bids to follow up its 1964 success May 26, 2008
Aragones' team then kicks off in Group D against Russia on June 10 in Innsbruck, Austria. It stays in Innsbruck for its game with Sweden on June 14, before facing defending champion Greece in the Austrian city of Salzburg four days later. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Your Tax Refund From Mexico? May 25, 2008
Matches will be held in Switzerland in Basel, Bern, Geneva and Zurich, and in Austria in Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Vienna. For updates and further advisories, call the State Department at (888) 407-4747 or visit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Petitioner who wanted Austria to withdraw from Euro 2008 fined for misusing national coat of arms May 22, 2008
The city council court of Innsbruck, which could not be reached for comment Thursday, fined Kriess for damaging Austria's reputation by publishing a manipulated image of the coat of arms, in which a crown was replaced by a soccer ball. Kriess is the son of Werner Kriess, who played 15 times for Austria in the early 1970's. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Germany to further bolster Euro security force May 16, 2008
Ottakringer, a leading Austrian brewery, has created an unofficial light "fan beer'' for sale elsewhere in hopes that the lower-alcohol brew will help cut down on drunkenness. Police have been pressing vendors to make sure it's served only in plastic cups that can't be used as projectiles. Austria's federal counterterrorism agency will be on heightened alert throughout the tournament, though officials said they had no information pointing to a concrete threat. Despite the elaborate precautions,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Austria, Switzerland complete Euro 2008 preparations May 15, 2008
Beyond the stadia, the eight host cities X Basel, Bern, Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland, and the Austrian cities of Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Vienna X are planning large public-viewing zones, with live games shown on giant screens, music performances and foodstalls. Vienna will be able to accommodate some 120,000 fans in several such zones, the largest being a 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cheap Flights: Innsbruck, Austria May 13, 2008
Low-cost and charter airlines offer the best cheap tickets and deals when flying to Flughafen Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport (INN) in Tyrol, Austria. Flughafen Innsbruck Kranebitten (INN) is one of Austria s six international airports ... Innsbruck Airport is very conveniently located just minutes outside the capital of Tyrol. (Suite101.com)
Top Sights in Innsbruck, Austria May 13, 2008
Sightseeing highlights in Innsbruck, Austria, include the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), the Mausoleum of Maximilian, the ski jump at Bergisel, and Schloss Ambras Castle. Innsbruck in Tyrol, Austria, is much more provincial than Vienna or even Salzburg ... The Innsbruck Card, sold by the tourist information office, gives admission to most major sights in Innsbruck as well as unlimited use of public transportation. (Suite101.com)
Soccer And Sightseeing In Europe May 13, 2008
INNSBRUCK: Little wonder this alpine city hosted the Winter Olympics twice: in 1964 and 1976 ... What Innsbruck is to winter sports, Klagenfurt is to water sports: fishing, boating, sailboarding and swimming. (CBS News -- World)
Prostate Cancer Deaths Fall After Screening Program May 13, 2008
"Before the programme was introduced, prostate cancer death rates in the Tyrol were similar to the rest of the country," lead researcher Dr. Georg Bartsch, of the University of Innsbruck, said in a statement. "But after the programme was launched the death rate in the Tyrol started falling by an average of 7.3 percent a year, more than twice the 3.2 percent observed in the rest of Austria.". (MEDLINEplus)
Sexagenarians On The Go May 9, 2008
Farther afield, Innsbruck is just two hours away by train ( ), while Salzburg is a bit more than three ( ). This article appeared on page E - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Austria declares intent to join ESO May 8, 2008
The main centres for astronomical research in Austria are at the Universities of Graz, Innsbruck and Vienna. Furthermore scientists in the area of mathematics, applied physics and computer sciences already expressed their interest to contribute to the development of advanced technologies required by ESO's future projects. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Snow businessSir Elton John stars on the slopes as ski resorts get rocking May 6, 2008
With that, the Rocket Man jumped into his helicopter to be whisked to nearby Innsbruck airport and then straight back to England. And thousands of fans put their skis on and went to hit the slopes, making the last few runs before Ischgl closed for the winter. (BBC News -- Europe)
Doctors accused of doing illegal stem-cell trials May 2, 2008
MEDICAL UNIV. INNSBRUCK ... Patients who received the stem-cell procedure in operations at a hospital in Innsbruck, Austria, are now taking legal action against the hospital's management, in a scandal that goes right to the heart of the country's health ministry ... He claims that urologists, led by Hannes Strasser, at the University Hospital Innsbruck told him that the treatment had a very high success rate, and implied that clinical trials had been completed. (Nature News Service)
Avalanche buries street in Austria Apr 23, 2008
The avalanche happened at 10:30 a.m. (3:30 a.m. ET) in the town of Imst, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) west of Innsbruck, said a spokesman for the Austrian Federal Police in Innsbruck, who declined to be named. Imst is in the western Austrian province of Tirol, popular with skiers in winter months. (CNN -- World)
Scientists Probe Water's Mysterious Interactions At Molecular Level Apr 18, 2008
tz Valley, near Innsbruck, Austria in December 2007. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
CSI: Stalker Apr 17, 2008
A judge signed a warrant for the woman's arrest after she failed to show up for Wednesday's trial in the city of Innsbruck, Austrian media reported ... Because of the location of the trial, Austrian media have dubbed the affair "CSI: Innsbruck.". (Fox News)
Football Results Worldwide Apr 14, 2008
Austrian Div 1: Sturm Graz 2 Wacker Innsbruck 0, Mattersburg 3 Salzburg 2, Ried 1 LASK Linz 1. Leading standings: Rapid Vienna 63, Salzburg 59, LASK Linz 53, Austria Vienna 52, Sturm Graz 50. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
