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Group B Discussion - Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Portugal

Magrat Garlick

Global Moderator
Looks bad for the Dutch from herein tbh. Quite fancy Germany to win tonight and against Denmark. Wouldn't bet against Denmark beating Portugal based on what we just saw either. .
I would. What did Denmark offer aside from a fluke bounce that landed at Krohn-Dehli's feet?

Portugal might be equally **** in front of goal, admittedly. But Ronaldo might wake up for one second and that's 0-1 down.
 

sledger

Spanish_Vicente
They made simple and effective use of the ball, and made a team which were clear favourites chase the game. It wasn't an attacking masterclass, but they won't care much if it gets them another result like today's. But, in any event, given Portugal's less than adventurous style (granted they may come out of their shell a bit now that the Denmark match will become one they really need to win), I could see Denmark keeping them at bay and sneaking a goal.
 
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BoyBrumby

Englishman
Portuguese gave it a real go after they went behind, tbf; last twenty minutes was like watching a whole different game. One would hope they'd have the genitals to actually try to play football from the outset against the Danes.
 

TT Boy

Hall of Fame Member
Why no West Ham’s brick ****house Ricardo Vaz Te for Portugal? Can’t be any worse than Helder Postiga.

Helps Portugal that they play Denmark next. Win and there will be so much pressure on the Dutch.
 

Jarquis

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Not all that surprised from what happened. I put money on Holland/Denmark drawing. Danes aren't just going to roll over and in Kjaer and Agger they've got a solid centre half pairing and they play to their strengths. RVP being meh was inevitable, happens so often when a player smashed it domestically.
 

wpdavid

Hall of Fame Member
Why no West Ham’s brick ****house Ricardo Vaz Te for Portugal? Can’t be any worse than Helder Postiga.

Helps Portugal that they play Denmark next. Win and there will be so much pressure on the Dutch.
Give the Dutch attitude towards all things German, plus the likelihood of going out if they lose, it should be a lively affair. I'll be quietly astonished if the Dutch finish with 11 on the pitch.

But the Dutch would prefer Portugal to beat Denmark wouldn't they?
 

sledger

Spanish_Vicente
If they lose they're definitely out, unless they win their remaining match against Portugal and fluke through on goal difference somehow.
 

grecian

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
This is quite amusing, Ronaldo missing chances, and Bendtner being clinical, funny old game ..
 

BoyBrumby

Englishman
It's the tournament of the Arsenal loanees so far.

First Arshavin and now Bendtner.

Mind you, that's some strike to give the Portuguese the lead again.
 

Scaly piscine

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Oh well.

Portugal weren't going to be eliminated by a draw. They could have gone out with the sequence of Germany drawing/beating Holland and then Denmark drawing/winning against Germany in the last game - I think Germany would fancy stuffing Denmark with their ruthless efficiency.
 

Scaly piscine

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Holland/Netherlands whatever they're called only really need a draw here. The only way they could go out if they draw this and then beat Portugal is by goals scored. Even then that would have to include Denmark getting a draw/win against Germany. Netherlands can't have a worse goal difference than Germany or Denmark if they finish on 4 points. So Netherlands would still have it very much in their own hands if they draw tonight.

Just putting it out there before we get the must win bollocks.
 

Scaly piscine

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Didn't see it properly the first time but Meireles should have been sent off for his hand ball. Absolute blatant professional foul.
 

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