Euro cup 2012 : Germany - Netherlands 2:1

http://euro-2012news.com/review/1079/germany---netherlands-21

Germany has defeated one of its main competitors in fight for European Championship's gold, before even clearing the group.

The first half of German and Dutch showdown was somewhat reminiscent of the first half of the game earlier this day.

Germans, the same as Portuguese, underwent well-prepared attacks in the first minutes, but recovered calmness pretty fast and soon moved the game to competitor's half of the field. Germans even scored roughly at the same time.

On the 26th minute, the Dutch gave Schweinsteiger a huge space (and not for the last time! who plays like this?!).

Having got an opportunity for thoughtful attack, Bastian paused, saw Mario Gomez in advantageous position and accurately crossed to him.


Mario received the ball, turned around to the goal and made an accurate goal attempt - 0:1. On the 38th minute, Gomez stormed into the 'orange' penalty area from the right and shot a goal with powerful and accurate kick. And again no one prevented the forward from 'comfortable and cozy' attack. And again everything resulted in a goal. 0:2.

Only on the 73d minute, the Dutch managed to bring back intrigue to the game.

Van Persie's cannon ball from outside the box became the first goal for the Dutch on Euro-2012. The team got the second wind, however, massive attacks and open football didn't help them to come back from behind.

19 Days to euro cup Final ....

Teams P Pts
A Russia 2 4
Czech Republic 2 3
Poland 2 2
Greece 2 1

B Teams P Pts
Germany 2 6
Portugal 2 3
Denmark 2 3
Netherlands 2 0

C Teams P Pts
Spain 2 4
Croatia 2 4
Italy 2 2
Republic
of Ireland 2 0

D Teams P Pts
Ukraine 1 3
England 1 1
France 1 1
Sweden 1 0