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De Zeeuw faces final countdown

Friday, June 2, 2006

Demy de Zeeuw faces a race against time to be fit for Sunday's final against Ukraine after picking up a groin injury in the 3-2 victory against France.

Demy de Zeeuw faces a race against time to be fit for Sunday's UEFA European Under-21 Championship final against Ukraine after picking up a groin injury in the 3-2 victory against France.

Hopeful of recovery
The midfielder, who this week signed renewed terms with AZ Alkmaar, was forced off at half-time in the semi-final against Les Bleus, with Ramon Zomer coming on in his place. The prognosis initially looked bleak but Dutch coach Foppe de Haan remains hopeful of recovery, saying: "Immediately after the match it did not look good, but this morning it looks a lot better again".

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