Euro Cup 2012 Highlights

Euro Cup 2012 Highlights: Poland and Greece Deadlock 1-1

Sometimes being the host country doesn’t always have it advantage. Sure, the positive is you have your home team rooting for you but, you also have to deal with the pressures. Last night, host team Poland deadlocked 1-1 vs. Greece. We knew going into this game that both sides it would be a defensive battle and that’s exactly what they gave us.

Poland should have converted their chances in the 1st half. Lewandowski played really well for Poland and if Greece didn’t have Salpingidis, I don’t know what the score would have been. Here are some of the game highlights:

KICK OFF

1:00 Lewandowski committed a light foul (no card).

3:00 Matuszczyk got a solid kick to the net. The shot was pushed over the bar. A corner kick produced nothing.

4:30 Greeks took possession and proceeded to attack down the field to a having to listen to boos and jeers.

7:00 Poland is playing with a load of pace at the moment. Lukasz Piszczek is did a fine job far for Poland of attacking down the right wing. Lewandowski, the Manchester United prospect, is already causing Greece a world of problems.

10:00 Katsouranis took free kick. It was close, however, it’s headed out of bounds.

13:00 Greece shown that they were vulnerable as Lewandowski attacks across the pitch and hits in a beautiful cross. Unfortunately for Poland, no one was able to put their head on the end of it.

Lewandowski heads in a beautiful cross. Greece clearly caught off guard been found wanting in the left-back position. A perfect start for the Poles.

Shortly after substitute Dimitris Salpigidis had equalized for Greece by knocking in a loose ball in the 51st minute, the diminutive striker was taken down by Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny in the area.

Szczesny was given a red card, and captain Giorgos Karagounis was given the chance to again give Greece an opening match win against the host. Eight years ago, Karagounis scored in the opening 2-1 win over Euro 2004 host Portugal.

His shot however, was saved by replacement goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton, whose first touch of the ball salvaged a point for the co-hosts in Group A.

EURO 2012: Poland vs Greece Timeline

90+3' - The whistle has gone to end the second half. The match finishes 1-1.

90+1' - 3 minutes will be added to the Second half in Warsaw.

90' - Velasco Carballo, Carlos has awarded Poland a corner. Ludovic Obraniak takes the kick from the Right.

88' - In Warsaw Greece's Kostas Katsouranis is caught offside.

85' - Poland's R.Lewandowski gets his shot away but it misses the target.

84 - G.Karagounis for Greece gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

83' - E.Polanski of Poland smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

80' - Greece's G.Samaras breaks free at National Stadium Warsaw. But the strike goes wide of the post.

77' - In Warsaw Greece attack through V.Torossidis. The finish is off target, however.

74' - Greece drive forward but Dimitris Salpingidis is judged offside.

70' - Przemyslaw Tyton is replacing Maciej Rybus for the Home team.

69' - Greece have been given a penalty at National Stadium Warsaw.

69' - Poland are down to 10 men after Wojciech Szczesny has been shown a red card.

68' - The Away team have replaced Fanis Gekas with Kostas Fortounis. This is the Third substitution made today by Santos, Fernando.

66' - Poland attack but M.Rybus's header doesn't find the target.

63' - G.Samaras for Greece gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

58' - In Warsaw Poland attack through L.Obraniak. The finish is off target, however.

54' - Georgios Karagounis (Greece) has received a yellow card from Velasco Carballo, Carlos.

51' - Dimitris Salpingidis is on target to level the scores at 1-1.

48' - Poland's R.Lewandowski gets his shot away but it misses the target.

46' - Dimitris Salpingidis is replacing Sotiris Ninis for Greece at National Stadium Warsaw.

46' - The second-half is now underway.

45+3' - The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

45+2' - At National Stadium Warsaw, Jose Holebas has been yellow-carded for the Away team.

45' - D.Perquis (Poland) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

44' - Greece's Sokratis Papastathopoulos has been shown a second yellow card and sent off.

42' - At National Stadium Warsaw Sotiris Ninis (Greece) takes a corner from the Right.

40' - Poland have been awarded a corner by Velasco Carballo, Carlos. Ludovic Obraniak steps up to take it.

40' - Corner awarded to Greece.

39' - In Warsaw Sotiris Ninis for Greece takes a corner from the Right-hand flag.

37' - Poland's D.Perquis breaks free at National Stadium Warsaw. But the strike goes wide of the post.

37' - Kyriakos Papadopoulos is on a sub for Avraam Papadopoulos for Greece.

35' - Sokratis Papastathopoulos for Greece has been booked by Velasco Carballo, Carlos and receives a first yellow card.

27' - Greece's A.Papadopoulos looks ok and returns to the pitch.

26' - Velasco Carballo, Carlos has awarded Poland a corner. Ludovic Obraniak takes the kick from the Left.

24' - Greece are coming forward and K.Katsouranis gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

21' - Play has been resumed.

19' - The match at National Stadium Warsaw has been interrupted briefly for a check on A.Papadopoulos, who is down injured.

17' - Lukasz Piszczek with an assist there.

17' - Robert Lewandowski heads in to make it 1-0 at National Stadium Warsaw.

16' - L.Obraniak is back on the pitch.

16' - Play is underway once more.

15' - Play has been interrupted briefly in Warsaw to check on L.Obraniak, who is grimacing with pain.

12' - Poland are pushing forward but J.Blaszczykowski's finish is wide of the goal.

12' - F.Gekas (Greece) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

6' - Greece's Fanis Gekas is whistled for offside at National Stadium Warsaw.

5' - M.Rybus of Poland gets in a strike, but is off target.

5' - At National Stadium Warsaw Ludovic Obraniak (Poland) takes a corner from the Right.

5' - Poland's L.Obraniak is on target but unsuccessful.

1' - The match has started at National Stadium Warsaw.

original source : Poland and Greece Highlights

What do you think of what had happened from the game?

Opening day for the Euro 2012 was not a disappointment especially from Group A Russia vs Czech Republic. Russia came is an right away made a statement in this game showing why they are the dominate force that they are. Russia looked flat out good they came with an impressive attack against a shoddy defense by the Czechs. They passed the ball with efficiency and looked to always attack on the break . Their movement came from young superstar Andrei Arshavin and Alan Dzafoev who were just too much for the Czech Republic to handle. This has been an awesome start to begin the Euro 2012. Here are some play developments from the game:

HALF-TIME: Russia 2, Czech Republic 0

2129: A header from mid-fielder Vaclav Pilar brought the first real save of note from Russia's goal keeper Vyacheslav Malafeev. The Russians won a free kick inside the Czech Republic half, as Plasil brought down Kerzhakov, The Czechs tried to keep the possession inside Russia's half as much as possible. The Czechs tried to battle their way back into the match, but Russia's defense looked a bit stronger than it did from the beginning of the match.

2119: Russians caused a lot of havoc with their movement going forward. The ball was pulled back from the left when Kerzhakov who hit the target, but instead blazed high and wide. That said, they look a little edgy on defense. The was a good penalty shout for Russia, Andrei Arshavin took a fall after a knock from Plasil.

2110: it started looking really ugly for the Czech’s Having been up against it, Russia looked like they were going to score and attack while Andrei Arshavin played stellar passing the ball into the path of Roman Shirokov.

This is just a glimpse of the opening day action of Russia vs Czech Republic you can check out and get full updates from SBOEuroCup2012.com

EURO 2012: Russia vs Czech Republic Timeline

90+2’ - Howard Webb blows to end the match. The final score is 4-1.

90+2’ - Czech Republic's Milan Petrzela has run offside.

90’ - At Municipal Stadium Wroclaw the fourth official shows that 2 minutes will be added to the Second half.

90’ - Czech Republic's G.Selassie gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Czech Republic defender.

87’ - A.Kokorin of Russia smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

87’ - J.Plasil for Czech Republic gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

85’ - Michal Bilek (Czech Republic) is making a Third substitution, with David Lafata replacing Milan Baros.

84’ - Advocaat, Dick is making the team's Second substitution at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw with Aleksander Kokorin replacing Alan Dzagoev.

84’ - Czech Republic drive forward and T.Rosicky gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

82’ - It's now 4-1 in Wroclaw as Roman Pavlyuchenko scores for Russia.

79’ - Roman Pavlyuchenko with an assist there.

79’ - Goal! Russia extend their lead to 3-1 through Alan Dzagoev.

78’ - R.Pavlyuchenko (Russia) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

78’ - At Municipal Stadium Wroclaw Andrey Arshavin (Russia) takes a corner from the Left.

76’ - Czech Republic make their Second substitution with Milan Petrzela replacing Petr Jiracek.

75’ - T.Rosicky gets his shot on target but fails to score for Czech Republic.

73’ - Roman Pavlyuchenko is on a sub for Aleksandr Kerzhakov for Russia.

72’ - In Wroclaw Czech Republic attack through G.Selassie. However, the finish is off target.

70’ - A.Kerzhakov of Russia gets in a strike, but is off target.

68’ - Russia are pushing forward but A.Kerzhakov's finish is wide of the goal.

64’ - Russia are coming forward and A.Kerzhakov gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

64’ - In Wroclaw, V.Pilar of Czech Republic is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

63’ - In Wroclaw Russia attack through K.Zyryanov. The finish is off target, however.

57’ - Russia drive forward but Andrey Arshavin is judged offside.

55’ - R.Shirokov of Russia gets in a strike, but is off target.

54’ - Howard Webb has awarded Czech Republic a corner. Jaroslav Plasil takes the kick from the Right.

52’ - That's a fine assist from Jaroslav Plasil.

52’ - Czech Republic are back in the match in Wroclaw. Vaclav Pilar has scored to make it 2-1.

50’ - Russia's A.Kerzhakov misses with an attempt on goal.

46’ - Tomas Hubschman is replacing Jan Rezek for Czech Republic at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw.

46’ - The second half has started at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw.

45+2’ - The first-half has come to a close in Wroclaw.

45+1’ - Czech Republic are pushing forward but P.Jiracek's finish is wide of the goal.

45’ - The fourth official's board shows 2 minutes, which will be added to the First half.

45’ - V.Pilar (Czech Republic) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.

44’ - Howard Webb has awarded Czech Republic a corner. Jaroslav Plasil takes the kick from the Right.

37’ - Howard Webb blows against Czech Republic's Jan Rezek for offside.

33’ - Russia's A.Kerzhakov gets his shot away but it misses the target.

26’ - Czech Republic push forward through M.Kadlec, whose finish on goal is saved.

25’ - Roman Shirokov of Russia is pulled up for offside.

24’ - Andrey Arshavin instrumental with a fine assist.

24’ - Russia take a comfortable 2-0 lead thanks to Roman Shirokov.

23’ - J.Rezek (Czech Republic) strikes at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw but his header is cleared.

23’ - In Wroclaw Jaroslav Plasil for Czech Republic takes a corner from the Right-hand flag.

19’ - A.Dzagoev for Russia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

18’ - In Wroclaw Czech Republic's Milan Baros is caught offside.

15’ - Goal! Alan Dzagoev gives Russia a 1-0 lead.

13’ - Corner awarded to Russia.

12’ - Czech Republic's T.Rosicky breaks free at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw. But the strike goes wide of the post.

6’ - Czech Republic attack but R.Hubnik's header doesn't find the target.

4’ - At Municipal Stadium Wroclaw Tomas Rosicky (Czech Republic) takes a corner from the Left.

3’ - Czech Republic have been awarded a corner by Howard Webb. Jaroslav Plasil steps up to take it.

2' - Russia's Andrey Arshavin is whistled for offside at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw.

1' - Howard Webb, has blown to start the match.

original source : Russia Crushes Czech Republic 4-1

Euro 2012: Mario Late Goal Brings 1-0 Win For Germany

There was no doubt that Germany and Portugal produced the best match of the evening, though, it wasn’t easy for team Germany having been put to the test. Striker Mario Gomez was’nt his usual self was close to being replaced by game and appeared to be on the verge of being replaced by fellow striker Miroslav Klose unti he netted the only goal of the game at the 72 minute mark delivering a 1-0 victory for the Germans.

The first half had some missed opportunities, Portugal’s Lukas Podolski failed to capitalize on some scoring opportunities. Portugal didn't do much going forward, but had a great opportunity in the first half but, missed a corner kick, with Pepe hitting the crossbar. The shot went off the underside of the bar but, hit the line, and never went over.

Germany looked lethargic they are usually in attack mode throughout the game. Mesut Özil tried to run the show from the center like he usually does for the Germans and for Real Madrid, but the three forwards in front of him weren't making the right runs, and Özil wasn't exactly at his best either. Germany just didn’t look like the dominate team who crushed Israel and Belguim is the qualifying. But by the 72nd minute, is when Gomez went to work . When all else fails, it's not a bad idea to just throw some bodies and some balls into the penalty area, and Germany found their goal on a hopeful move that fit that description. Sami Khedira set up the cross on the game-winner by swinging a ball towards the center of the box for Gomez. Gomez leaped up and met the ball with a great header, directed into the back of the net at the far post to put Germany ahead 1-0.

Portugal attacked for an equalizer and found the oppertunity on a few occasions, but never capitalized due to the great woodwork of Manuel Neuer and the Germany defense. On one occasion, Nani managed to hit the crossbar with what appeared to be cross, but ended up looking like an odd, but effective shot. Neuer was forced into a late save on substitute Silvestre Varela, while Mats Hummels made a number of impressive clearances in the final 20.

EURO 2012: Germany vs Portugal Timeline

90+5' - Lannoy, Stephane blows to end the match. The final score is 1-0.

90+5' - B.Schweinsteiger is back on the pitch.

90+5' - B.Alves has recovered and rejoins the match in Lviv.

90+5' - The match at Arena Lviv is underway again.

90+4' - B.Alves is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

90+4' - The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured B.Schweinsteiger.

90+3' - B.Alves (Portugal) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

90+3' - At Arena Lviv Nani (Portugal) takes a corner from the Left.

90+2' - Lars Bender is replacing Thomas Muller for Germany at Arena Lviv.

90+2' - Nani (Portugal) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

90' - 3 minutes of injury time will be added to the Second half.

88' - In Lviv Portugal drive forward through S.Varela. His shot is on target but it's saved.

87' - Low, Joachim is making the team's Second substitution at Arena Lviv with Toni Kroos replacing Mesut Ozil.

86' - Portugal's Nani breaks free at Arena Lviv. But the strike goes wide of the post.

86' - Portugal have been awarded a corner by Lannoy, Stephane. Nani steps up to take it.

84' - Nani hits the bar! Nearly a goal there for Portugal.

84' - Lannoy, Stephane has awarded Portugal a corner. Nani takes the kick from the Right.

83' - Important block from the Portugal defence as F.Coentrao fires in a strike for Portugal.

82' - At Arena Lviv Joao Moutinho (Portugal) takes a corner from the Right.

82' - Corner awarded to Portugal.

82' - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo gets in a shot on goal at Arena Lviv. But the effort is unsuccessful.

81' - Germany drive forward but Mesut Ozil is judged offside.

81' - Portugal make their Second substitution with Silvestre Varela replacing Raul Meireles.

80' - Low, Joachim (Germany) is making a First substitution, with Miroslav Klose replacing Mario Gomez.

76' - In Lviv Mesut Ozil for Germany takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.

72' - Goal! A Mario Gomez header gives Germany a 1-0 lead in Lviv.

72' - Great play from Sami Khedira to set up the goal.

70' - Nelson Oliveira is on a sub for Helder Postiga for Portugal.

69' - Jerome Boateng for Germany has been booked by Lannoy, Stephane and receives a first yellow card.

66' - J.Boateng is back on his feet again.

66' - The match is underway again.

65' - J.Boateng is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

61' - Portugal’s J.Moutinho is on his feet again at Arena Lviv.

60' - Fabio Coentrao (Portugal) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

60' - Play has been resumed.

59' - Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to J.Moutinho for Portugal who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

57' - Germany attack but M.Gomez's header doesn't find the target.

55' - Helder Postiga of Portugal is pulled up for offside.

54' - Portugal have been awarded a corner by Lannoy, Stephane. Joao Moutinho steps up to take it.

51' - Lannoy, Stephane has awarded Portugal a corner. Joao Moutinho takes the kick from the Left.

49' - Portugal push forward through Cristiano Ronaldo, whose finish on goal is saved.

48' - Corner awarded to Portugal.

47' - S.Khedira's header is off-target for Germany.

46' - At Arena Lviv Mesut Ozil (Germany) takes a corner from the Right.

46' - T.Muller (Germany) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

46' - Germany's L.Podolski gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Portugal defender.

46' - The second-half has commenced. Germany with the kick-off.

45+1' - The first-half is over at Arena Lviv.

45' - Pepe (Portugal) shoots – and rattles the crossbar!

45' - Portugal have been awarded a corner by Lannoy, Stephane. Joao Moutinho steps up to take it.

43' - Holger Badstuber (Germany) has received a yellow card from Lannoy, Stephane.

41' - Portugal are pushing forward but J.Moutinho's finish is wide of the goal.

40' - Germany's T.Muller gets his shot away but it misses the target.

38' - S.Khedira for Germany gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

31' - Germany's L.Podolski breaks free at Arena Lviv. But the strike goes wide of the post.

28' - In Lviv Germany attack through L.Podolski. The finish is off target, however.

26' - Portugal drive upfield and Cristiano Ronaldo gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Portugal defender.

25' - Germany push forward at Arena Lviv and L.Podolski gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Portugal defence.

18' - In Lviv Nani for Portugal takes a corner from the Right-hand flag.

13' - Helder Postiga (Portugal) gets a yellow card.

10' - Germany's L.Podolski is on target but unsuccessful.

3' - Lannoy, Stephane has awarded Portugal a corner. Miguel Veloso takes the kick from the Right.

2' - M.Gomez (Germany) goes close with a header but the ball is scrambled away by Portugal defenders.

1' - The match has started, with Portugal kicking-off.

original source : Germany v Portugal Highlights

Looks exactly like FM. Well done.

Didn't you already post this Jeff? :confused:

Didn't you already post this Jeff? :confused:

We add this game highlights below our predictions after every match. I think you only read the upper part of our articles. But anyway thank you so much.

Euro 2012 Highlights: Danes Hold Off Netherlands 0-1

There is no other way to put it but, this shocking result has put the car among the pigeons. The Netherlands owned the game in terms of their possessions and had control of time but, they just could not close it out and put the ball through the net.

Super star striker Robin Van Persie will be well used to with Arsenal, had a number of chances to put the Dutch ahead but, to no avail. There was his fellow attackers who also had chances like Arjen Robben (who hit the post), Ibrahim Affelay and Wesley Sneijder did no better, as their failure to finish off the Danes had the predictable conclusion.

With 24 minutes played, The saavy attacker Michael Krohn-Dehli latched onto a loose ball in the Dutch box before firing through the legs of Maarten Stekelenburg. Bert van Marwijk threw in Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Rafa van der Vaart, but to no avail, as the Danes held on for a fantastic victory.

Back in Euro 1988, the Dutch also lost their opening game before ultimately winning the competition. However, if the Oranje are to do the same, they’ll need to start putting away their chances.

No one ever predicted Denmark to win to win their Euro 2012 opener against the Netherlands, and Netherlands had a long drought since beating the Dutch since 1967, but Michael Krohn-Dehli didn't seem to care.

It was the 24th minute, when Krohn-Dehli baited opposing centre-back Simon Kjaer to the right before juking left and found a one-on-one opportunity with Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.

It was an opportunity Krohn-Dehli took full advantage of, scoring a beautiful strike of a goal straight through Stekelenburg's legs. Denmark can celebrate this great victory in fashion with the help of stud striker Michael Kron.

EURO 2012: Denmark vs Netherlands Timeline

90+2' - Full-time! The final score is 0-1.

90+1' - R.van Persie (Netherlands) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

90' - J.Heitinga's header is off-target for Netherlands.

90' - In Kharkiv Wesley Sneijder for Netherlands takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.

90' - The Second half is prolonged by 3 minutes of added time.

90' - Denmark push forward at Metalist Stadium and L.Schone gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Denmark defence.

85' - van Marwijk, Bert (Netherlands) is making a Third substitution, with Dirk Kuyt replacing Gregory van der Wiel.

84' - Denmark make their Second substitution with Tobias Mikkelsen replacing Dennis Rommedahl.

81' - William Kvist for Denmark has been booked by Skomina, Damir and receives a first yellow card.

80' - Netherlands's A.Robben breaks free at Metalist Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

78' - Denmark's Simon Poulsen has been booked in Kharkiv.

77' - Corner awarded to Netherlands.

74' - Olsen, Morten is making the team's First substitution at Metalist Stadium with Lasse Schone replacing Christian Eriksen.

73' - In Kharkiv Netherlands attack through R.van der Vaart. The finish is off target, however.

73' - At Metalist Stadium Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands) takes a corner from the Left.

71' - Denmark have been awarded a corner by Skomina, Damir. Christian Eriksen steps up to take it.

71' - Klaas Jan Huntelaar is replacing Ibrahim Afellay for Netherlands at Metalist Stadium.

71' - van Marwijk, Bert (Netherlands) is making a First substitution, with Rafael van der Vaart replacing Nigel de Jong.

70' - M.Krohn-Dehli of Denmark smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

68' - Skomina, Damir has awarded Denmark a corner. Michael Krohn-Dehli takes the kick from the Left .

67' - Mark van Bommel (Netherlands) has received a yellow card from Skomina, Damir.

65' - Netherlands's A.Robben gets his shot away but it misses the target.

63' - Netherlands attack but A.Robben's header doesn't find the target.

62' - Skomina, Damir blows against Netherlands's John Heitinga for offside.

60' - At Metalist Stadium Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands) takes a corner from the Left.

59' - Important block from the Denmark defence as W.Sneijder fires in a strike for Netherlands.

56' - Denmark drive upfield and N.Bendtner gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Denmark defender.

54' - Skomina, Damir has awarded Denmark a corner. Niki Zimling takes the kick from the Right.

53' - In Kharkiv, J.Heitinga (Netherlands) misses the target with a header.

53' - Netherlands have been awarded a corner by Skomina, Damir. Arjen Robben steps up to take it.

53' - Corner awarded to Netherlands.

52' - I.Afellay for Netherlands gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

51' - Important block from the Denmark defence as I.Afellay fires in a strike for Netherlands.

51' - In Kharkiv Wesley Sneijder for Netherlands takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.

51' - Netherlands drive forward and M.van Bommel gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

50' - Netherlands's R.van Persie is on target but unsuccessful.

48' - In Kharkiv Wesley Sneijder for Netherlands takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.

48' - A.Robben for Netherlands gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

46' - The second-half has just kicked-off.

45+1' - The first-half has come to a close in Kharkiv.

45' - Corner awarded to Denmark.

43' - In Kharkiv Netherlands attack through W.Sneijder. The finish is off target, however.

43' - R.van Persie for Netherlands drives towards goal at Metalist Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

42' - M.Krohn-Dehli of Denmark smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

40' - Denmark push forward at Metalist Stadium and N.Zimling gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Denmark defence.

39' - Netherlands's I.Afellay misses with an attempt on goal.

36' - A.Robben hits the post! Very nearly a goal there in Kharkiv for Netherlands.

31' - I.Afellay returns to the field for Denmark after picking up a slight injury.

30' - Play has been resumed.

30' - Play has been interrupted briefly in Kharkiv to check on I.Afellay, who is grimacing with pain.

29' - R.Vlaar (Netherlands) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

29' - Netherlands have been awarded a corner by Skomina, Damir. Arjen Robben steps up to take it.

24' - Goal! Denmark have got their heads in front thanks to a Michael Krohn-Dehli strike.

23' - Netherlands's R.van Persie misses with an attempt on goal.

20' - At Metalist Stadium Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands) takes a corner from the Left.

19' - Dennis Rommedahl of Denmark is pulled up for offside.

16' - Netherlands push forward through A.Robben, whose finish on goal is saved.

14' - Netherlands's M.van Bommel gets his shot away but it misses the target.

13' - Skomina, Damir has awarded Netherlands a corner. Wesley Sneijder takes the kick from the Right.

13' - Netherlands's R.van Persie gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Denmark defender.

10' - Netherlands's I.Afellay breaks free at Metalist Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

9' - In Kharkiv, C.Eriksen of Denmark is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

7' - Netherlands are coming forward and R.van Persie gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

5' - Netherlands are pushing forward but I.Afellay's finish is wide of the goal.

3' - J.Willems of Netherlands gets in a strike, but is off target.

2' - D.Agger (Denmark) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.

1' - The match has started.

Denmark vs Netherlands Highlights

Haven't you posted the Holland Germany games in the wrong order? [/pedant]

Haven't you posted the Holland Germany games in the wrong order? [/pedant]

Don't have Netherlands Germany highlights yet. Match will be on 6/13/12 Wednesday, about the previews I already update my preview thread. Check it

Heavyweight Match up Spain vs Italy Ends in Draw 1-1

This match lived up to the bill as the clash of heavyweights Spain vs. Italy when down as a thriller ending in a 1-1 draw.

Italy was first to strike blood when striker Antonio Di Natale put Italy in front after when he got a clean set up from fellow mid-fielder Andrea Pirlo in the 61st minute, but, it was Spain’s young stud mid fielder Cesc Fabregas who tied it up for the defending champions three minutes later by finishing off a dazzling display of Spain's trademark passing game.

"Being the favorite now is complicated, but in the end we found the character (to earn a draw)," Fabregas said.

Spain, which is known for its dominance in the Group C match struggled to finish at times, while Italy relied on dangerous counterattacks.

Spanish mid-fielder Xabi Alonso (left) vies with Italian defender Christian Maggio during today's Euro 2012 match.

"The thing that really disappoints us is that we allowed them to equalize very quickly," Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said. "We were playing the world champions and we should have made them work harder to get back into the game. We gave Spain the chance to score goals. We need to improve, but that's our mentality."

Spainhad a 14 game winning streak snapped after this this draw. The streak started after a 1-0 loss to Switzerland to open the last World Cup.

Spain came in with an interesting line up by starting the not so big names in this match, with Fabregas at forward between David Silva and Andres Iniesta — leaving Fernando Torres, Alvaro Negredo and Fernando Llorente on the bench.

"The first one to be surprised was me," Fabregas said. "I was happy to have the opportunity, happy to be able to play. It's been a month and half since I've played. To get the goal was nice."

Italy countered with an attack of Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli and an untested three-man defense.

Di Natale replaced Balotelli in the 56th and scored five minutes later, collecting a pass from Pirlo just as he slipped in between two defenders, then expertly shooting around Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

The 34-year-old Di Natale has scored 20 or more goals the past three seasons with Udinese in Serie A.

Fabregas' goal from the center of the area concluded a series of passes that started with Iniesta giving the ball to Silva, who then found Fabregas cutting.

90+3' - The second-half is over. The match ends 1-1.

90+1' - Spain's X.Alonso breaks free at PGE Arena Gdansk. But the strike goes wide of the post.

90' - The Second half is prolonged by 3 minutes of added time.

90' - In Gdansk Spain attack through X.Alonso. The finish is off target, however.

89' - Prandelli, Cesare is making the team's Third substitution at PGE Arena Gdansk with Antonio Nocerino replacing Thiago Motta.

89' - Christian Maggio for Italy has been booked by Kassai, Viktor and receives a first yellow card.

89' - In Gdansk Italy drive forward through C.Marchisio. His shot is on target but it's saved.

88' - J.Navas for Spain drives towards goal at PGE Arena Gdansk. But the finish is unsuccessful.

85' - Spain are pushing forward but El Nino's finish is wide of the goal.

84' - Fernando Torres (Spain) gets a yellow card.

84' - Alvaro Arbeloa (Spain) has received a first yellow card.

80' - In Gdansk, Xavi of Spain is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

79' - Giorgio Chiellini (Italy) has received a first yellow card.

77' - Italy's A.Di Natale gets his shot away but it misses the target.

76' - Spain's Sergio Busquets has run offside.

74' - del Bosque, Vicente (Spain) is making a Second substitution, with Fernando Torres replacing Cesc Fabregas.

73' - Spain are coming forward and J.Alba gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

70' - Spain have been awarded a corner by Kassai, Viktor. Xavi steps up to take it.

66' - Jordi Alba (Spain) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

66' - Leonardo Bonucci (Italy) gets a yellow card.

65' - del Bosque, Vicente is making the team's First substitution at PGE Arena Gdansk with Jesus Navas replacing David Silva.

64' - Sebastian Giovinco is replacing Antonio Cassano for Italy at PGE Arena Gdansk.

64' - Great play from David Silva to set up the goal.

64' - Goal! Cesc Fabregas equalizes to bring the score to 1-1.

63' - Spain drive forward and A.Iniesta gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

61' - Andrea Pirlo instrumental with a fine assist.

61' - Antonio Di Natale scores to make it 0-1 at PGE Arena Gdansk.

58' - Italy drive forward but Antonio Di Natale is judged offside.

56' - Italy make their First substitution with Antonio Di Natale replacing Mario Balotelli.

55' - A.Cassano for Italy gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

51' - In Gdansk Xavi for Spain takes a corner from the Right-hand flag.

51' - A.Iniesta of Spain gets in a strike, but is off target.

50' - Spain's Xavi breaks free at PGE Arena Gdansk. But the strike goes wide of the post.

50' - Corner awarded to Spain.

50' - Spain push forward through C.Fabregas, whose finish on goal is saved.

46' - Kassai, Viktor has blown to start the second-half.

45' - The first-half has come to a close in Gdansk.

45' - Italy push forward at PGE Arena Gdansk and T.Motta gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Italy defence.

44' - Spain are coming forward and A.Iniesta gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

43' - At PGE Arena Gdansk Xavi (Spain) takes a corner from the Right.

43' - Spain's C.Fabregas gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Italy defender.

37' - Mario Balotelli (Italy) has received a yellow card from Kassai, Viktor.

36' - C.Marchisio gets his shot on target but fails to score for Italy.

35' - Kassai, Viktor blows against Spain's David Silva for offside.

34' - In Gdansk Italy drive forward through A.Cassano. His shot is on target but it's saved.

30' - Spain's A.Iniesta gets in a shot on goal at PGE Arena Gdansk. But the effort is unsuccessful.

29' - Corner awarded to Spain.

25' - Antonio Cassano for Italy is whistled offside.

25' - A.Iniesta (Spain) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

23' - Italy are pushing forward but A.Cassano's finish is wide of the goal.

20' - Cesc Fabregas of Spain is pulled up for offside.

19' - T.Motta for Italy is back on the field again.

18' - The match at PGE Arena Gdansk is underway again.

18' - The match at PGE Arena Gdansk has been interrupted briefly for a check on T.Motta, who is down injured.

15' - D.Silva (Spain) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

14' - Italy push forward at PGE Arena Gdansk and T.Motta gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Italy defence.

13' - A.Pirlo of Italy smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

11' - Spain's D.Silva is on target but unsuccessful.

10' - In Gdansk Andrea Pirlo for Italy takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.

10' - Italy drive upfield and M.Balotelli gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Italy defender.

9' - Spain's D.Silva misses with an attempt on goal.

9' - At PGE Arena Gdansk Xavi (Spain) takes a corner from the Right.

7' - Kassai, Viktor has awarded Italy a corner. Andrea Pirlo takes the kick from the Left.

3' - Italy's Antonio Cassano is whistled for offside at PGE Arena Gdansk.

2' - Spain have been awarded a corner by Kassai, Viktor. Xavi steps up to take it.

1' - Today's referee, Kassai, Viktor, has blown to start the match.

original source : Spain v Italy Highlights

Ireland takes a beat down from Croatia 1-3

Croatia came into this game making a statement against the Irish, beating them 1-3 in their Euro 2012 opener here on Sunday, with stud striker Mario Mandzukic scoring two in a stirring meeting that saw both teams battle hard from start to finish.

It’s almost like the Croats were looking past this match knowing that aware that heavyweights Italy and defending European champions Spain, both Ireland and Croatia had been clear that they needed a convincing start to the tournament.

Just 3 minutes into the match, Wolfsburg striker Mandzukic positioned himself for a cross from captain Darijo Srna, stumbling briefly before steadying himself to beat Irish goalkeeper Shay Given with a powerful header.

Surprisingly, Ireland started injured goalie Shane Given who looked uncomfortable as he was caught off guard, conceding his country's first first half goal in 15 matches.

Given, the Aston Villa goal keeper who had been a doubt because of a knee injury but, was cleared to train and given the ok to play giving coach Giovanni Trapattoni a sigh of relief.

Croatia's fans went nuts and celebrated with flares on Mandzukic's goal, and did continued on to celebrate. Ireland, roared on by their fans, battled back.

The Irish had a chance to equalize after winning a free kick on the edge of the area in the 11th minute when Gordon Schildenfeld fouled Kevin Doyle, but Keith Andrews's shot was blocked. Eight minutes later, however, came a repeat performance, as Doyle was brought down by Vedran Corluka.

Aiden McGeady stepped up to take the shot, firing the arching free kick to Sean St Ledger, who nodded past Croatian keeper Stipe Pletikosa.

That put a smile on the face of the Leicester City player, who did not score for his club this season. Ireland's green, white and orange-clad supporters responded by doing "the Poznan", a backs-to-the-pitch jumping dance made famous by fans of the city's top-flight club Lech.

The two teams continued to parry and thrust into the dying minutes of the half, until Croatia packed into the Irish area, with Ivan Perisic crossing to Ivan Rakitic. A touch by Stephen Ward put Nikica Jelavic onside, and he beat Given in the 43rd minute.

Three minutes after returning from the dressing room, Croatia made it 3-1 when Mandzukic fired towards the far corner of the net.

The shot hit the post, but bounced off the lunging Given and into the back of the net.

Ireland and their supporters were irate in the 62nd minute when talismanic captain Robbie Keane - their 31 year old record goalscorer who like Given is at what is likely to be his last international tournament - was brought down by Schildenfeld in what the video replay showed was the Croatian box.

90+5' - The match is over. Final score 1-3.

90+5' - K.Andrews of Ireland gets in a strike, but is off target.

90+1' - Tomislav Dujmovic is on a sub for Ivan Rakitic for Croatia.

90' - K.Andrews (Ireland) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

90' - At Municipal Stadium Poznan Damien Duff (Ireland) takes a corner from the Right.

90' - Ireland's G.Whelan gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Croatia defender.

90' - The fourth official's board shows 5 minutes, which will be added to the Second half.

89' - Eduardo is replacing Ivan Perisic for Croatia at Municipal Stadium Poznan.

89' - Croatia’s M.Mandzukic is on his feet again at Municipal Stadium Poznan.

88' - The match at Municipal Stadium Poznan is underway again.

88' - S.Pletikosa for Croatia is back on the field again.

87' - The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured S.Pletikosa.

87' - The match is underway again.

86' - M.Mandzukic is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

84' - Niko Kranjcar (Croatia) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

84' - Croatia drive upfield and D.Srna gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Croatia defender.

81' - Ireland are pushing forward but K.Andrews's finish is wide of the goal.

80' - K.Andrews (Ireland) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.

78' - Croatia's I.Rakitic breaks free at Municipal Stadium Poznan. But the strike goes wide of the post.

74' - Ireland make their Third substitution with Shane Long replacing Robbie Keane.

72' - Bilic, Slaven (Croatia) is making a First substitution, with Niko Kranjcar replacing Nikica Jelavic.

68' - In Poznan, R.Dunne (Ireland) gets his head to the ball but the strike is cleared by an untiring defence.

64' - Croatia have been awarded a corner by Kuipers, Bjorn. Darijo Srna steps up to take it.

54' - S.Cox for Ireland gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

54' - Simon Cox is on a sub for Aiden McGeady for Ireland.

53' - Ireland make their First substitution with Jonathan Walters replacing Kevin Doyle.

53' - Luka Modric (Croatia) gets a yellow card.

50' - D.Srna (Croatia) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

50' - Corner awarded to Croatia.

50' - I.Rakitic (Croatia) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

49' - Ivan Perisic instrumental with a fine assist.

49' - Goal! Mario Mandzukic extends Croatia's lead to 1-3 in Poznan with a header.

48' - I.Perisic has recovered and rejoins the match in Poznan.

48' - Play has been resumed at Municipal Stadium Poznan.

47' - I.Perisic is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

46' - The second-half is underway in Poznan.

45+3' - The first-half has come to a close in Poznan.

45+2' - Croatia's I.Rakitic attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

45+1' - 2 minutes will be added to the First half.

45+1' - M.Mandzukic is back on the pitch.

45+1' - Play is underway once more.

45' - Attention is being given to Croatia’s M.Mandzukic and play has been suspended briefly.

45' - Ireland's Keith Andrews has been booked in Poznan.

43' - Goal! Nikica Jelavic gives Croatia a 1-2 lead in Poznan.

43' - Kuipers, Bjorn has awarded Croatia a corner. Darijo Srna takes the kick from the Right.

40' - N.Jelavic's header is off-target for Croatia.

39' - Corner awarded to Croatia.

36' - In Poznan Croatia attack through I.Perisic. The finish is off target, however.

33' - Croatia push forward through L.Modric, whose finish on goal is saved.

26' - Ireland drive forward but Robbie Keane is judged offside.

24' - Kuipers, Bjorn blows against Ireland's Robbie Keane for offside.

22' - Croatia's I.Perisic is on target but unsuccessful.

21' - Croatia are coming forward and I.Rakitic gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

21' - In Poznan Darijo Srna for Croatia takes a corner from the Right-hand flag.

19' - Aiden McGeady with an assist there.

19' - Sean St. Ledger scores with his head for Ireland to level the match at 1-1.

17' - At Municipal Stadium Poznan Darijo Srna (Croatia) takes a corner from the Right.

12' - Ireland's K.Andrews gets his shot away but it misses the target.

12' - K.Andrews (Ireland) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

7' - Ireland's D.Duff misses with an attempt on goal.

3' - That's a fine assist from Darijo Srna.

3' - Croatia move into a 0-1 lead through a Mario Mandzukic header.

3' - Croatia have been awarded a corner by Kuipers, Bjorn. Ivan Rakitic steps up to take it.

1' - The first-half is now underway.

original source : Republic of Ireland v Croatia Game Highlights

Czech’s Strikes Early Win 2-1 Over Greece

In the early game Tursday, the Czechs gave themselves in life in the tournament by scoring two early goals and hanging on to beat Greece 2-1, meaning all four teams can still qualify.

As it did in its opening 1-1 draw with Greece, Poland started strongly, but this time had to wait nearly an hour before finally converting a chance.

Striker Eugen Polanski had good shot to put Poland ahead by the 18th minute after he rounded off a slick passing move by shooting past Vyacheslav Malafeev, but his effort was ruled offside.

Despite the Polish pressure, Russia remained dangerous at the other end and gradually began to assert itself as the first half wore on.

Tyton came up with a brilliant defensive play by quickly speeding off his line and diving at Aleksandr Kerzhakov's feet to deny the Russia forward a chance to score in the 10th minute. Kerzhakov then headed wide after a cross from Arshavin, and the attacking pair switched roles two minutes later when Arshavin barely failed to get on the end of a cross from the right.

In the 2nd half Poland continued with it’s surge and constant pressure to attack as super striker Lewandowski ran into the penalty area, but Malafeev forced him wide and blocked his shot with his legs. Lewandowski came close again when he nearly connected to a cross from Obraniak, but Malafeev again beat him to the ball.

Poland coach Franciszek Smuda tried to press home the advantage by replacing defensive midfielder Dariusz Dudka with more attack-minded Adrian Mierzejewski in the 73rd minute, but the Russia defense held firm.

Greece vs Czech Republic Timeline

90+3 - The match has come to a close in Wroclaw. The final score is 1-2.

90 - The fourth official's board shows 3 minutes, which will be added to the Second half.

90 - Michal Bilek (Czech Republic) is making a Third substitution, with Frantisek Rajtoral replacing Daniel Kolar.

88 - In Wroclaw Jaroslav Plasil for Czech Republic takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.

76 - Czech Republic are coming forward and Vaclav Pilar gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

72 - Greece's Dimitris Salpingidis is whistled for offside at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw.

71 - Fernando Santos is making the team's Third substitution at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw with Kostas Mitroglou replacing Kostas Fortounis.

69 - Greece have been awarded a corner by Stephane Lannoy. Georgios Karagounis steps up to take it.

68 - Greece are pushing forward but Giannis Maniatis's finish is wide of the goal.

65 - Daniel Kolar (Czech Republic) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

65 - Czech Republic's Daniel Kolar breaks free at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw. But the strike goes wide of the post.

64 - Tomas Pekhart is on a sub for Milan Baros for Czech Republic.

61 - Important block from the Czech Republic defence as Kyriakos Papadopoulos fires in a strike for Greece.

57 - Dimitris Salpingidis (Greece) has received a first yellow card.

56 - Kyriakos Papadopoulos (Greece) gets a yellow card.

53 - Goal! Fanis Gekas pulls one back for Greece to make it 1-2.

46 - Fanis Gekas is replacing Giorgos Fotakis for Greece at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw.

46 - Daniel Kolar is on a sub for Tomas Rosicky for Czech Republic.

46 - The second-half is now underway.

45+1 - The first-half is over.

45 - In Wroclaw, Kostas Fortounis of Greece is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

44 - Dimitris Salpingidis (Greece) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

42 - Czech Republic's Petr Jiracek gets his shot away but it misses the target.

41 - Giorgos Fotakis for Greece is whistled offside.

37 - Stephane Lannoy blows against Greece's Dimitris Salpingidis for offside.

36 - Petr Jiracek (Czech Republic) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

34 - Vasilis Torossidis for Greece has been booked by Stephane Lannoy and receives a first yellow card.

32 - Stephane Lannoy has awarded Czech Republic a corner. Tomas Rosicky takes the kick from the Left .

32 - Dimitris Salpingidis of Greece is pulled up for offside.

29 - Czech Republic's Tomas Rosicky misses with an attempt on goal.

29 - At Municipal Stadium Wroclaw Tomas Rosicky (Czech Republic) takes a corner from the Left.

29 - Czech Republic push forward through Tomas Rosicky, whose finish on goal is saved.

28 - Czech Republic’s Georgios Karagounis is on his feet again at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw.

27 - The match is underway again.

27 - The match at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw has been interrupted briefly for a check on Georgios Karagounis, who is down injured.

27 - Czech Republic's Tomas Rosicky has been booked in Wroclaw.

23 - Greece make their First substitution with Michalis Sifakis replacing Costas Chalkias.

20 - Vaclav Pilar of Czech Republic gets in a strike, but is off target.

16 - Corner awarded to Czech Republic.

14 - Greece drive forward but Dimitris Salpingidis is judged offside.

12 - Greece's Georgios Samaras has run offside.

6 - That's a fine assist from Gebre Selassie.

6 - Goal! Czech Republic extend their lead to 0-2 through Vaclav Pilar.

3 - Petr Jiracek is on target to give Czech Republic a 0-1 advantage.

3 - Great play from Tomas Hubschman to set up the goal.

1 - The match is underway at Municipal Stadium Wroclaw.

Greece vs Czech Republic match highlights

Where is Group D? I'm desperate to know how England fared against the French.

this shocking result has put the car among the pigeons.

Those pesky cars, always upsetting the pigeons.

Haven't you posted the Holland Germany games in the wrong order? [/pedant]

I think all the matches are in the wrong order. They seem to start with the final whistle and finish with a kick-off, it's crazy! I've never seen football like this but it makes things interesting.

Where is Group D? I'm desperate to know how England fared against the French.

Those pesky cars, always upsetting the pigeons.

I think all the matches are in the wrong order. They seem to start with the final whistle and finish with a kick-off, it's crazy! I've never seen football like this but it makes things interesting.

Sorry for the late update actually all game highlights are in order, I just forgot to update this thread. Anyway latest highlights are already posted.

Russia and Poland Draw Even

Russian striker Alan Dzagoev continues to dominate the European Championship by scoring his 3rd goal of the tournament and Poland’s Jakub Blaszczykowski’’s goal tied it in the second half as Russia and Poland deadlocked 1-1 Tuesday.

The match was marred before kickoff by fighting between hooligans from both countries, leaving several people injured as thousands of Russian fans marched to celebrate the Russia Day national holiday.

Dzagoev darted past defender Lukasz Piszczek in the 37th minute and sent a glancing header beyond goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton after a curling free kick from Andrei Arshavin.

But Poland was rewarded for its attacking intent in the 57th when Blaszczykowski cut in from the right and sent a searing left-foot drive into the far corner of the goal.

"I think we deserve praise because all of us put a lot into this match," Blaszczykowski said. "The tactics we set up before the match we carried out 100 percent."

The result left Russia at the top of Group A with four points but also kept alive Poland's chances of qualifying for the quarterfinals.

"We're still in the tournament, so with this point a win in our final match puts us into the knockout stage," Blaszczykowski said.

Russia's football federation pleaded with its fans to behave after video emerged online of supporters beating stewards at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw during the match against the Czech Republic, warning that more trouble could cost the team points.

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the Russian federation following the trouble in Wroclaw.

On the field, Russia's rampant attack in the opening 4-1 win over the Czechs was largely muzzled by a well-organized Polish defense. At the other end, Robert Lewandowski was a constant threat.

"When we went 1-0 up, I thought we'd get more space like we did again the Czech Republic, but that didn't happen," Advocaat said. "We lost the ball too fast when we were going forward and they could counter. We left the field too open."

Poland vs Russia Timeline

90+3' - The whistle has gone to end the second half. The match finishes 1-1.

90+3' - Pawel Brozek is replacing Ludovic Obraniak for the Home team.

90' - 3 minutes will be added to the Second half.

85' - Adam Matuszczyk (Poland) has replaced the possibly injured Eugen Polanski.

83' - Russia have been awarded a corner by Wolfgang Stark. Andrey Arshavin steps up to take it.

82' - Poland drive forward but Robert Lewandowski is judged offside.

82' - Russia's Eugen Polanski looks ok and returns to the pitch.

81' - Ludovic Obraniak gets his shot on target but fails to score for Poland.

80' - Play has been resumed at National Stadium Warsaw.

79' - Eugen Polanski is booked for the Home team.

79' - Russia make their Second substitution with Marat Izmailov replacing Alan Dzagoev.

79' - Play has been interrupted briefly in Warsaw to check on Eugen Polanski, who is grimacing with pain.

77' - Poland are coming forward and Sebastian Boenisch gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

76' - Robert Lewandowski (Poland) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

75' - Alan Dzagoev for Russia has been booked by Wolfgang Stark and receives a first yellow card.

74' - In Warsaw Poland attack through Adrian Mierzejewski. The finish is off target, however.

73' - The Home team replace Dariusz Dudka with Adrian Mierzejewski.

73' - Russia's Roman Pavlyuchenko is whistled for offside at National Stadium Warsaw.

72' - Russia drive forward and Andrey Arshavin gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

70' - Roman Pavlyuchenko is on a sub for Aleksandr Kerzhakov for Russia.

69' - Poland's Eugen Polanski is on target but unsuccessful.

68' - Russia push forward through Alan Dzagoev, whose finish on goal is saved.

66' - In Warsaw Yuri Zhirkov for Russia takes a corner from the Right-hand flag.

65' - Poland's Rafal Murawski gets his shot away but it misses the target.

63' - Corner awarded to Russia.

60' - At National Stadium Warsaw, Igor Denisov has been yellow-carded for the Away team.

60' - Robert Lewandowski (Poland) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

57' - Goal! Poland go level at 1-1 through Jakub Blaszczykowski in Warsaw.

56' - Poland's Lukasz Piszczek gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Russia defender.

52' - Russia's Andrey Arshavin breaks free at National Stadium Warsaw. But the strike goes wide of the post.

47' - Damien Perquis (Poland) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

47' - Wolfgang Stark has awarded Poland a corner. Ludovic Obraniak takes the kick from the Left .

46' - At National Stadium Warsaw Ludovic Obraniak (Poland) takes a corner from the Left.

46' - The second-half is now underway.

45+2' - Wolfgang Stark blows to end the first-half.

45+1' - The fourth official's board shows 2 minutes, which will be added to the First half.

43' - In Warsaw Russia attack through Roman Shirokov. The finish is off target, however.

43' - At National Stadium Warsaw Andrey Arshavin (Russia) takes a corner from the Right.

39' - Jakub Blaszczykowski of Poland smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

37' - Goal! Russia take a 0-1 lead through a well-placed header from Alan Dzagoev.

37' - Andrey Arshavin with an assist there.

34' - Important block from the Poland defence as Alan Dzagoev fires in a strike for Russia.

28' - Aleksandr Kerzhakov for Russia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

26' - Poland's Marcin Wasilewskigoes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

25' - In Warsaw, Aleksandr Kerzhakov (Russia) misses the target with a header.

21' - Marcin Wasilewski (Poland) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

21' - Wolfgang Stark has awarded Poland a corner. Ludovic Obraniak takes the kick from the Left.

18' - Poland's Eugen Polanski has run offside.

15' - Damien Perquis has recovered and rejoins the match in Warsaw.

14' - Play is underway once more.

13' - Wolfgang Stark waits before resuming play because Damien Perquis for Russia is still down.

11' - Poland are pushing forward but Robert Lewandowski's finish is wide of the goal.

10' - In Warsaw Russia's Aleksandr Kerzhakov is caught offside.

8' - Russia have been awarded a corner by Wolfgang Stark. Andrey Arshavin steps up to take it.

7' - In Warsaw Ludovic Obraniak for Poland takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.

7' - Poland's Robert Lewandowski gets in a shot on goal at National Stadium Warsaw. But the effort is unsuccessful.

5' - Corner awarded to Russia.

1' - The match is underway in Warsaw.

Poland vs Russia Highlights

__________

Portugal Survives Elimination Ronaldo Chokes

When you are the top soccer player in the world you are expected to perform at a high level especially in the big games. Super star striker had a game that he wished that he could forget. Portugal being on the brink of elimination thanks to fellow stiker Silvestre Varela Portugal defeated Denmark 3-2.

With just three minutes left in this epic Group B contest in Lviv, Ukraine, forward Silvestre Varela unleashed a ferocious strike to provide one of the goals of the tournament so far and a much-needed lifeline for Portugal, the world's fifth-ranked team.

Varela has long been regarded as a promising young player but has had a checkered career and has bounced around six different clubs. When he was transferred to Portuguese league club Porto in 2009 from Estrela Amadora, no fee changed hands.

Ronaldo, meanwhile, has accumulated tens of millions in wages and established himself, alongside Lionel Messi, as one of the two best players in the world. If another team wanted to buy Ronaldo out of his Real Madrid contract, the price would be a staggering $1.25 billion.

He will find it hard to live down his performance on Wednesday, though, especially the moment in the 78th minute that was the low point of his afternoon. Ronaldo was sent completely clear on goal with only Stefan Anderson to beat. As the Denmark goalkeeper went to the ground, all Ronaldo had to do was dribble the ball around him and tap it into the empty net. Instead, he inexplicably booted it with his right foot and steered it wide of the target.

Portugal had gone into a two-goal lead in the first half thanks to goals from Pepe and Helder Postiga, before Niklas Bendtner pulled one back for Denmark just before the break. Bendtner struck again with a headed goal almost immediately after Ronaldo's dreadful miss, aided by some poor goalkeeping from Portugal's Rui Patricio.

Denmark vs Portugal Timeline

90+4' - It's 2-3 as the referee blows for full-time.

90+3' - Denmark's Lasse Schone breaks free at Arena Lviv. But the strike goes wide of the post.

90+1' - Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal has been booked by Craig Thomson and receives a first yellow card.

90' - 4 minutes will be added to the Second half in Lviv.

90' - Lasse Schone is on a sub for Michael Krohn-Dehli for Denmark.

89' - At Arena Lviv Michael Krohn-Dehli (Denmark) takes a corner from the Left.

89' - Portugal make their Third substitution with Rolando replacing Nani.

87' - Silvestre Varela is on target to give Portugal a 2-3 advantage.

87' - Nani instrumental with a fine assist.

86' - Corner awarded to Portugal.

86' - In Lviv Nani for Portugal takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.

85' - Fabio Coentrao (Portugal) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

84' - Portugal push forward through Cristiano Ronaldo, whose finish on goal is saved.

84' - Silvestre Varela is replacing Raul Meireles for Portugal at Arena Lviv.

84' - Portugal's Nelson Oliveira gets his shot away but it misses the target.

82' - In Lviv Portugal drive forward through Cristiano Ronaldo. His shot is on target but it's saved.

81' - Lars Jacobsen (Denmark) has received a yellow card from Craig Thomson.

80' - Nicklas Bendtner equalizes with a header to make it 2-2.

80' - That's a fine assist from Lars Jacobsen.

78' - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo misses with an attempt on goal.

73' - Raul Meireles of Portugal gets in a strike, but is off target.

72' - Denmark are pushing forward but Nicklas Bendtner's finish is wide of the goal.

71' - Portugal drive forward and Nelson Oliveira gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

69' - Portugal drive upfield and Raul Meireles gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Denmark defender.

67' - In Lviv Denmark's Nicklas Bendtner is caught offside.

67' - Tobias Mikkelsen (Denmark) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

65' - Denmark have been awarded a corner by Craig Thomson. Christian Eriksen steps up to take it.

64' - Nelson Oliveira is on a sub for Helder Postiga for Portugal.

62' - Denmark are coming forward and William Kvist gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

60' - Craig Thomson has blown to resume play in Lviv.

60' - Dennis Rommedahl (Denmark) does not seem to be able to continue. He is replaced by Tobias Mikkelsen.

60' - Craig Thomson waits before resuming play because Dennis Rommedahl for Denmark is still down.

58' - Corner awarded to Denmark.

56' - Denmark's Jakob Poulsen has been booked in Lviv.

53' - Portugal's Nani gets in a shot on goal at Arena Lviv. But the effort is unsuccessful.

50' - Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal drives towards goal at Arena Lviv. But the finish is unsuccessful.

46' - The second-half has started.

45+2' - The first-half has ended.

45' - 2 minutes of injury time will be added to the First half.

42' - Simon Kjaer (Denmark) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

41' - Great play from Michael Krohn-Dehli to set up the goal.

41' - Goal! Denmark reduce the deficit to 1-2 through Nicklas Bendtner.

39' - Dennis Rommedahl for Denmark is whistled offside.

38' - Denmark's Christian Eriksen is on target but unsuccessful.

36' - Nani with an assist there.

36' - It's now 0-2 in Lviv as Helder Postiga scores for Portugal.

35' - At Arena Lviv Raul Meireles (Portugal) takes a corner from the Right.

35' - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Denmark defender.

29' - Raul Meireles (Portugal) gets a yellow card.

28' - In Lviv Joao Moutinho for Portugal takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.

24' - Joao Moutinho instrumental with a fine assist.

24' - Goal! Portugal have taken a 0-1 lead courtesy of a header from Pepe.

24' - Craig Thomson has awarded Portugal a corner. Joao Moutinho takes the kick from the Left .

24' - Portugal's Helder Postiga misses with an attempt on goal.

21' - In Lviv Portugal attack through Cristiano Ronaldo. The finish is off target, however.

20' - Pepe is back on the pitch.

20' - The match in Lviv is underway once more.

19' - Pepe is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

18' - Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

18' - Raul Meireles (Portugal) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

16' - Niki Zimling, who was grimacing earlier, has been substituted. Jakob Poulsen is the substitute for Denmark.

16' - Play has been resumed.

15' - Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Niki Zimling for Denmark who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

12' - At Arena Lviv Miguel Veloso (Portugal) takes a corner from the Right.

7' - Craig Thomson has awarded Denmark a corner. Michael Krohn-Dehli takes the kick from the Right .

4' - Corner awarded to Denmark.

4' - In Lviv, Christian Eriksen of Denmark is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

4' - In Lviv Michael Krohn-Dehli for Denmark takes a corner from the Right-hand flag.

4' - Denmark have been awarded a corner by Craig Thomson. Michael Krohn-Dehli steps up to take it.

1' - The whistle has gone to start the match.

Denmark vs Portugal Highlights

You still seem to have missed out Group D's opening fixtures.

Doesn't this thread pretty much amount to advertising?

Welbeck's fantastic goal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azMH6_q6zew&feature=player_embedded