Euro 2008 - Day 4 David Villa Paces Spain

A David Villa hat trick led Spain to a 4-1 rout of Russia and Sweden took over an hour, but finally broke down a stingy Greek defence in a 2-0 win.

Spain 4  Russia 1
A hat-trick from David Villa helped Spain to open their Euro 2008 Group D campaign in style, beating Russia 4-1 in Innsbruck.  Villa struck twice in the first-half and again in the second as the Spaniards thoroughly outclassed Guus Hiddink's side. Roman Pavluchenko pulled a goal back with four minutes left but Cesc Fabregas wrapped-up victory in added time. Valencia striker Villa is set to leave the Mestalla after the tournament and his performance in the Tivoli Neu Stadium will no doubt increase the number of prospective buyers and likewise, his price tag. 

Sweden 2  Greece 0
A wonderful strike from Zlatan Ibrahimovic set Sweden on the way to a 2-0 Euro 2008 Group D victory over defending champions Greece. The Inter Milan striker ended an international goal drought lasting over two-and-a-half years mid-way through the second half with a rasping drive to bring to life a dour encounter in Salzburg.  Peter Hansson doubled the Swedes' lead soon after with a messy goal that sealed victory over a negative and uninspiring Greece side.   Greece rarely threatened and now must take three points from their clash with Spain on Saturday to stay in the tournament.  Sweden however go into their clash with Russia knowing that a win will almost certainly send them through to the quarter-finals