Donadoni hopes for hairy dividend after Italian victory

ZURICH: Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said he hoped some of his hair would now grow back after his side reached the Euro 2008 quarterfinals by beating France 2-0.

The win, coupled with Romania's 2-0 loss to Netherlands in Tuesday's other Group C match, was enough to put the world champion through despite a shaky start to the tournament.

A 3-0 drubbing by the Dutch and a 1-1 draw with Romania had left Donadoni under pressure, but he can now look forward to Sunday's last eight match with Spain in Vienna.