Group A
Played
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Win
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Draw
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Lost
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For
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Against
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+/-
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Points
|
|
Russia
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2
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1
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1
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0
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5
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2
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+3
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4
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Czech Rep.
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2
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1
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0
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1
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3
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5
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-2
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3
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Poland
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2
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0
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2
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0
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2
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2
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0
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2
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Greece
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2
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0
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1
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1
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2
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3
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-1
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1
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Greece - Czech Republic 1-2
The Czech Republic sat on the match from the start and scored the first goal after just two minutes. Petr Jiracek won a duel against goal keeper Kostas Chalkias and scored even though the keeper managed to get his hands on the ball. Only three minutes later the Czech’s could celebrate again as Selassie send a flat cross into the box where Vaclav Pilar managed to put a foot on the ball and scorer to 0-2. This was also the result after a first half where the Czech Republic was most dominating.
In the break, the Greek’s sent Theofanis Gekas on the pitch and he brought some excitement back in the match, when he reduced to 1-2. It was an easy goal as Petr Cech completely misjudges a shot and did not catch the ball. Instead, it landed in the feet of Gekas who easily could send it in the back of the net. Greece turned up the intensity, but it was not enough to comeback in the match that ended with a win for the Czech Republic.
In the break, the Greek’s sent Theofanis Gekas on the pitch and he brought some excitement back in the match, when he reduced to 1-2. It was an easy goal as Petr Cech completely misjudges a shot and did not catch the ball. Instead, it landed in the feet of Gekas who easily could send it in the back of the net. Greece turned up the intensity, but it was not enough to comeback in the match that ended with a win for the Czech Republic.
Carlsberg Man of the Match Award: Václav Pilař, Czech Republic
Poland - Russia 1-1
Poland went into this match as underdogs but put a massive pressure on Russia. This gave them some significant chances in the start of the match and already after ten minutes, Robert Lewandowski was close to bringing his nation in front. After eighteen minutes of play, some fine combinations send Eugen Polanski through in the Russian box where he sends the ball in the back of the net. However, the referee saw it as offside. Instead, it was Russia and Alan Dzagoev who would scorer the first goal after thirty-six minutes of play. 0-1 was the result of the first half, which was very even.
Second half started as the first with chances to both teams. After an hour of play, Polands Jakub Blaszczykowski received the ball in the right side and took a run into the pitch. Here, he shot with his left leg and scored a beautiful goal leaving goalkeeper Malafeev chanceless. The goal started the Polish players, but it was not enough and the match ended in a draw.
Second half started as the first with chances to both teams. After an hour of play, Polands Jakub Blaszczykowski received the ball in the right side and took a run into the pitch. Here, he shot with his left leg and scored a beautiful goal leaving goalkeeper Malafeev chanceless. The goal started the Polish players, but it was not enough and the match ended in a draw.
Carlsberg Man of the Match Award: Jakub Blaszczykowski, Poland
Group B
Played
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Win
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Draw
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Lost
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For
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Against
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+/-
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Points
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Germany
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2
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2
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0
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0
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3
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1
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+2
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6
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Portugal
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2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
3
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0
|
3
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Denmark
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2
|
1
|
0
|
1
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3
|
3
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0
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3
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Holland
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2
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0
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0
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2
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1
|
3
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-2
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0
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Denmark - Portugal 2-3
Denmark had won last time the two teams met, and most Danish fans believed that they could do it again. The Danes started the match well, putting pressure on Portugal and won a couple of corner kicks. However, the Danish chances lacked of quality while Portugal was more dangerous in front of the goal. After twenty five minutes of play, Pepe headed the Portuguese in front after a corner. Denmark had their chances to come back in the match, but it was Helder Postiga who should score the next goal sending Portugal in front by two. However, the Danes managed to reduce before the break, when Krohn-Dehli served the ball for Bendtner who could easily scorer. 1-2 at the break.
In the second half, Denmark had to send Tobias Mikkelsen on the pitch instead of Dennis Rommedahl and the wing contributed with some more offensive play. However, it was the full back Lars Jacobsen who sent a cross into the head of Nicklas Bendtner who could equalize to the scorer 2-2 ten minutes before fulltime. The match now looked like it would end in a draw. Something the Danes would be happy with, but it should soon show that the Portuguese wanted more. Just three minutes before time, Silvestre Varela scored to the result 2-3 sending his nation on the second position of the group.
In the second half, Denmark had to send Tobias Mikkelsen on the pitch instead of Dennis Rommedahl and the wing contributed with some more offensive play. However, it was the full back Lars Jacobsen who sent a cross into the head of Nicklas Bendtner who could equalize to the scorer 2-2 ten minutes before fulltime. The match now looked like it would end in a draw. Something the Danes would be happy with, but it should soon show that the Portuguese wanted more. Just three minutes before time, Silvestre Varela scored to the result 2-3 sending his nation on the second position of the group.
Carlsberg Man of the Match Award:Pepe, Portugal
Germany - Holland 2-1
Two of Europes best teams met in group B, when Germany and Holland played last Wednesday. The match started with great chances to both teams, but it was Germany who scored the first goal by Mario Gomez after thirteen minutes of play. Three minutes later, the German scored his second goal. A goal that might be nominated as one of the best goals in the EURO. Gomez received the ball in the right side of the box, turned around and sent it across the box and behind Stekelenburg to the half time result 2-0.
The second half started with pressure from Holland, leaving the Germans with a lot of space and chances. However, with eighteen minutes left it was Robin van Persie who reduced to 1-2 with a hard shot on goal. This gave Holland the overtake, but they did not manage to use it and, therefore, lost the match.
The second half started with pressure from Holland, leaving the Germans with a lot of space and chances. However, with eighteen minutes left it was Robin van Persie who reduced to 1-2 with a hard shot on goal. This gave Holland the overtake, but they did not manage to use it and, therefore, lost the match.
Carlsberg Man of the Match Award: Mario Gomez, Germany
Group C
Played
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Win
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Draw
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Lost
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For
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Against
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+/-
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Points
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Spain
|
2
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1
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1
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0
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5
|
1
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+4
|
4
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Croatia
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
2
|
+2
|
4
|
Italy
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
2
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Ireland
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2
|
0
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0
|
2
|
1
|
7
|
-6
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0
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Italy - Croatia 1-1
Italy started the match best, being most in possession of the ball and having the best chances, especially to Mario Balotelli. After fifteen minutes of play, Croatia joined the match and was close to bringing themselves in front. However, it was Andrea Pirlo who scored the first goal, sending Italy in front in the end of the first half.
Croatia came out to the second half with a better attitude, and especially Luka Modric had his share of chances. With twenty minutes left, Croatias hard work paid off when Mario Mandžukić cannoned the ball into the back of the goal. After the goal, the match was dominated by free kicks and none of the teams managed to bring themselves in front.
Croatia came out to the second half with a better attitude, and especially Luka Modric had his share of chances. With twenty minutes left, Croatias hard work paid off when Mario Mandžukić cannoned the ball into the back of the goal. After the goal, the match was dominated by free kicks and none of the teams managed to bring themselves in front.
Carlsberg Man of the Match Award: Andrea Pirlo, Italy
Spain - Ireland 4-0
Spain started the mach with lightning and thunder and scored the first goal after just four minutes. Fernando Torres smashed the ball into the net. A couple of minutes later, he should have double he goal scorer; however, the Spaniard missed. The rest of the first half was in favor of Spain who missed one chance after the other.
In the second half, Spain started as they did in the first, when David Silva scored to 2-0 after just a few minutes. Spain was overall the best team in the second half and with twenty minutes left Torres scored his second goal followed up by a goal by Fabregas, sending Ireland out of the EURO 2012.
In the second half, Spain started as they did in the first, when David Silva scored to 2-0 after just a few minutes. Spain was overall the best team in the second half and with twenty minutes left Torres scored his second goal followed up by a goal by Fabregas, sending Ireland out of the EURO 2012.
Carlsberg Man of the Match Award: Fernando Torres, Spain
Group D
Played
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Win
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Draw
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Lost
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For
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Against
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+/-
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Points
|
|
France
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2
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1
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1
|
0
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3
|
1
|
+2
|
4
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England
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
3
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+1
|
4
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Ukraine
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
-1
|
3
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Sweden
|
2
|
0
|
0
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2
|
3
|
5
|
-2
|
0
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Ukraine - France 0-2
After just four minutes of play, the match between France and Ukraine, the players were sent of the pitch due to heavy rain. Nearly an hour later the match has started again, but it was easy to see that the players were marked by the delay. France started best, and after fifteen minutes of play they scored the first goal. However, it was correctly cancelled for offside. While France was most in possession, Ukraine was dangerous on their contras. However, none of the teams managed to score in the first half.
Seven minutes into the second half, France brought themselves in front by a goal from Jeremy Menez, who send the ball into the goal at the nearest post. Just minutes later, Yohan Cabaye scored his first goal for ‘Les Bleus’, sending France in front by two. Even though, Ukraine had their times of pressure, France managed to bring home the score and win the match.
Seven minutes into the second half, France brought themselves in front by a goal from Jeremy Menez, who send the ball into the goal at the nearest post. Just minutes later, Yohan Cabaye scored his first goal for ‘Les Bleus’, sending France in front by two. Even though, Ukraine had their times of pressure, France managed to bring home the score and win the match.
Carlsberg Man of the Match Award: Franck Ribéry, France
Sweden - England 2-3
England dictated the match in the first half and had most of the possession. Even so, they did not have a massive amount of chances. The 1-0 goal came from Steven Gerrand who smashed the ball into the box where Andy Carroll headed England in front. This was also the result at the break.
In the start of the second half, Sweden equalized when Olof Mellberg finished straight on Joe Hart who send the ball into the chest of Glen Johnson, scoring an own goal. After the scoring Sweden became better, and Olof Mellberg could head Sweden in front by 2-1. However, England equalized when Andras Isaksson went completely wrong of Theo Walcotts shot. Shortly after, Walcott was the architect of Englands 3-2 scoring where Danny Welbeck scored a goal with his heel while turning around himself. Sweden never managed to comeback in the match or in the group where they will end as last.
In the start of the second half, Sweden equalized when Olof Mellberg finished straight on Joe Hart who send the ball into the chest of Glen Johnson, scoring an own goal. After the scoring Sweden became better, and Olof Mellberg could head Sweden in front by 2-1. However, England equalized when Andras Isaksson went completely wrong of Theo Walcotts shot. Shortly after, Walcott was the architect of Englands 3-2 scoring where Danny Welbeck scored a goal with his heel while turning around himself. Sweden never managed to comeback in the match or in the group where they will end as last.
Carlsberg Man of the Match Award: Olof Mellberg, Sweden
Top scorer list
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Rank
|
Goals
|
|
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1
|
3
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Mario Gomez, Germany
|
|
-
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3
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Alan Dzagoev, Russia
|
|
-
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3
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Mario Mandžukić, Croatia
|
|
2
|
2
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Cesc Fabregas, Spain
|
|
-
|
2
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Fernando Torres, Spain
|
|
-
|
2
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Andriy Shevchenko, Ukraine
|
|
-
|
2
|
Nicklas
Bendtner, Denmark
|
|
-
|
2
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Václav Pilař, Czech Republic
|
|
3
|
1
|
Silvestre Varela, Portugal
|
|
-
|
1
|
Theo Walcott, England
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