Escaped German, Netherlands Critical

Group B is touted as a "pot of hell" Euro 2012 has finished the second game. The result is quite surprising, the Netherlands is predicted to be a favorite in this annual tournament four endangered failed to qualify from the group.

Of the two games that acted, the Netherlands have not been able to steal grain alias always lose any points. First, Denmark silenced Der Oranje goal by Michael Krohn-Dehli single.

Then in the next game, the Dutch turn silenced Germany 2-1. Two goals from Mario Gomez, who lodged a landslide victory in goal Maarten Stakelenburg grain could only reply by Robin van Persie scored.

Mathematically, the Orange team does still have hope to qualify for next round. But, of course it will not be easy.

Big win last game to face Portugal in a fixed price for the Dutch. However, it is not the only hurdle. Although Cristiano Ronaldo would be able to suppress the Cs, the Netherlands also still hoping to subvert Germany Denmark in the other match.

Bert van Marwijk as coach of the Dutch really understand the fate of his team is now at stake. However, he said he did not want to give up.

"There are opportunities and we must be sure to do it. That's what I always say to the players in the locker room," said Marwijk after the game against Germany.

Similar opinion was expressed by midfielder Rafael van der Vaart. According to him, things that need to be done by the Dutch players for now is looking at the small opportunities that exist with confidence.

"The simplest thing to do now is continue to believe that there are opportunities," said the Tottenham Hotspur.

Should Skip Portugal

Portugal, the Netherlands potential opponent in the last party is definitely not going to give up so easily. Moreover, the team made by Paolo Bento is also carrying the mission of the three points in the game later in order to maintain or even step to ensure the quarterfinals.

Currently, Portugal is third in Group B, they pocketed the points and the same number of goals such as Denmark which is one level above it. If it fails to achieve maximum results against the Dutch, then the practical Seleccao das Quinas threatened to lift a suitcase from this event.

Sure, they do not want bad things that come true. Portugal is mental bertandingnya being bounced after a 3-2 victory over Denmark will fight to the final point when he met the Dutch later.

"After Denmark, we want more. We want to try to snatch victory against the Dutch. That in order to escape the group stage which became our first major goal, and then we just think about something else," said midfielder Joao Moutinho.

German hopes

Undoubtedly, the Netherlands very much hope in the kindness of the Germans in the final game later. Although a big win over Portugal, but it would be meaningless if the Der Panzer "reluctant" beat Denmark in the other party.

To qualify for the quarterfinals, Germany's only need a draw. Or if the Dutch are able to overcome Portugal, they also have no problem losing to Denmark.

But that scenario would not be expected Windmills Affairs Team. The Netherlands wants Germany to be "god helper" to show the maximum and their victory over Denmark.

"We still have a chance despite losing 0-2. I believe Germany will help," Van der Vaart hope.

However, in order to avoid injury or just give a break to the penggawa core, there is the possibility of coach Joachim Loew will rotate to the German players. Or at least Loew will instruct foster children not to play too hard like the previous game match.

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