Euro 2012
17 June 2012 1028 comments
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Germany need just a point against Denmark to progress to the final eight tonight but, as yesterday’s events have shown, nothing should be taken for granted. Holland and Portugal go head to head in the other Group B encounter, with Bert Van Marwijk’s men still hopeful of making the knockout stages, despite back-to-back defeats in their opening two games:

Both games kick off at 7.45pm this evening and, as always, our Dugout Discussion is up and running ahead of what promises to be a thrilling end to the so-called “Group of Death”.

The team news is in and is as follows:

Germany XI: Neuer; Bender, Hummels, Badstuber, Lahm; Schweinsteiger, Khedira; Müller, Özil, Podolski; Gomez

Denmark XI: Andersen; Jacobsen, Kjaer, Agger, S Poulsen; Kvist, Zimling, Eriksen; J Poulsen, Bendtner, Krohn-Dehli

Joachim Low makes just one change to Germany’s starting XI, with Lars Bender coming in at right-back for the suspended Jerome Boateng. This means Mario Gomez keeps his place as the lone forward, with the armband hopes of many resting on his shoulders. Denmark also make one enforced alteration to their side – Dennis Rommedahl is sidelined with a hamstring injury, affording Jacob Poulsen a role in Morten Olsen’s starting XI.

Holland XI: Stekelenburg; Van der Wiel, Mathijsen, Vlaar, Willems; Robben, Van der Vaart, De Jong, Sneijder; Huntelaar, Van Persie

Portugal XI: Patricio; Pereira, Alves, Pepe, Coentrao; Veloso, Moutinho, Meireles; Nani, Postiga, Ronaldo

Portugal are unchanged from the side that beat Denmark in midweek, meaning no place in the XI for Silvestre Valera, despite some reports suggesting he was selected ahead of Miguel Veloso. Cristiano Ronaldo is second in our Captain Poll for today’s round of games and will be keen to atone for his dire display against the Danes.

Holland make three changes to their lineup. Ron Vlaar replaces Johnny Heitinga at centre-back, Rafael Van der Vaart comes in for Mark Van Bommel in midfield, while Ibrahim Afellay drops out for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. It’s unclear whether this means a changes in formation – if Van Marwijk continues with a 4-2-3-1, Robin Van Persie would move out wide, though there’s a possibility Holland could line up in a 4-4-2 with Huntelaar partner Van Persie up top, similar to how they finished the game against Germany.

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  1. Elniñorules
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    If Denmark score, Germans go out.

    Well?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      you are correct

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    2. Mílanista
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      Yes please

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      1. Back on the horse
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        really? you'd prefer to watch Denmark again than germany?

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Hell yes. Not gonna happen though 🙁

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        2. Mílanista
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          Denmark were underdogs in the group of death which is why I'd like to see them through. Not going to happen now.

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    3. Sleep Talk
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      Someone posted this one earlier: http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/602984_482429735116049_879390642_n.jpg

      Pretty handy. 😉

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  2. Spike ⚽️
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    In hindsight the big stage was all set for CR7's performance tonight

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    1. Holy See
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      That's how he sees all his matches methinks.

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  3. Mind över Mata
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    Twist to Iniesta from Gomez - good call?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      I will be twisting to Torres

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    2. SPorting
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      couldn't be any worse.

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    3. GlasgowFF
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      yeah

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  4. Arx
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    Assist for 2nd Ronaldo goal?

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    1. Grounderz
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      Nani.

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  5. Waldaz
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    There could be more in this match, Holland are dead.

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  6. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Bender Goal, Ozil assist

    Germany through

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    1. Mull
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      Ozil Assist. WOOOOOOOOOOO!

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      missing a T

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      1. Back on the horse
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        Gaz- we are in a vicious H2H as we speak. Don't pretend you don't spend every waking minute thinking about it

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          *checks papers*

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            indeed we are!

            and I'm 2nd bottom of the table it seems 😐

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            1. Back on the horse
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              I'm not exactly storming it either. I take comfort from Greece's performance...

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  7. pukey
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Did RVP > Ronaldo last GW

    Did Ronaldo > Gomez this GW

    Poo

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      Did CR7 to Gomez last week

      Failed to do the reverse this week.

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    2. satsumo
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      RVP > Ronaldo, then did the reverse this week 🙁

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  8. GunsnRoses
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    Bender goal 😆

    Germany & Portugal through . FTW

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  9. Mull
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    You're a bender if you have him.

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  10. GREENDREAMS11
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    2-1 germany bender

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  11. Back on the horse
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    Bender

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  12. GunsnRoses
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    Just three goals needed. Come on RVP(C) 😐

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    1. SPorting
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      they've only scored two in the whole tournament....

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    2. COMH
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      Oh dear. I would have convinced you not to do that had I knew your intentions.

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  13. Mind över Mata
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    Gomez fails to score and a chap called Bender does, sums up my night!

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  14. crystalpalaceRus
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    Is Gomez on the pitch still? (sorry watching other game)

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    1. MUfan
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      Assisted. Nope.

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    2. Arx
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      Nah. Off for Klose.

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  15. UKG
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    Ozil assist?! Finnaly some attacking points from him!! 🙂

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    1. Art Vandelay
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      Yep. Finally.

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  16. GunsnRoses
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    Van der vaart is the only one who looked like scoring for dutch 😐

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    1. SPorting
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      because he did.

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  17. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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    (c) Sneijder over Ozil.... 🙁

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    1. pukey
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      Ronaldo 2nd goal - 74th minute

      Gomez subbed off - 74th minute.

      Me shouting abuse at the tele having done ronaldo > Gomez(c) - 74th minute

      Twist (c) to Pirlo, and then Benzema?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        this but with having failed to do Gomez to CR7

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  18. SPorting
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    VdV unlucky.

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      Very. Hope he sticks with Spurs 🙂

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  19. turbosmalec
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    CR7 -> RVP with the FT and Andersen as my only playin' gk... couldn't b worse 2nite fook 😉

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  20. The Bandit
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    That would have been a quality brace from VDV with both feet

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  21. tw
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    assist?

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    1. Mull
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      Ozil

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  22. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Who'd have thought it hey, 2010 WC finalists crashing out of the Euros without a point and just 2 goals to their name.

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  23. Abominable Snowy84
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Khedira just 1 rb please!

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  24. SPorting
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    Nani has been poor tonight.

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    1. SPorting
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      really poor.

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  25. crystalpalaceRus
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    Jus watching Ronaldo run that guy is fast

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    1. McTown
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      eh what a pace hore

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  26. McTown
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    Ronaldo wants that hatty

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      he'd look lovely in a hat.

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  27. Conrad.
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Menez (as a M) or Moutinho for the quarterfinals and beyond?

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  28. Heydudes13
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    Fu*ck off Muller, fu*ck right off.

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    1. Back on the horse
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      because he's German?

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      1. SPorting
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        you need another reason?

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        1. Back on the horse
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          just clarifying

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    2. satsumo
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      oh god, what's he done?

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  29. Back on the horse
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    good cross Nani... onto the roof of the net

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  30. Declan
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    Nani you Twat

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