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Wednesday 5pm - Denmark v Portugal - Preview/Match Thread
colthe3rd
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Denmark v Portugal – Wednesday 13 June, 5pm kick off
Fifa Rankings
Denmark 9
Portugal 10
Group B’s second round kicks off with a rematch from the qualifiers. Denmark topped their group with Portugal finishing in second, both had a win apiece but over the last few years Denmark have definitely had the upper hand in the head to heads winning 3 of the last 5. The build up doesn’t get any better for Portugal going into this on a terrible run of form, no wins in their last 4, only 1 goal and coming up against a Denmark side on a high after pulling off the shock of the first round by beating the Dutch. Will Paulo Bento’s men be the first to exit this year’s tournament?
Tactics
Both teams have no injury worries after the first round so any changes barring any late injuries will be tactical. The worry for Portugal recently has been about goals, only 1 in their last 4 which is slightly surprising given they averaged over 2.5 goals per match in qualifying. It seems likely that Postiga will be replaced but the question for Bento is who to pick from. Hugo Almeida has recovered from flu and is fit to play, he scored 15 goals this season for Besiktas so could be favourite but there is talk that the 20 year old Nelson Oliveira could be given his first start.
Denmark look likely to be unchanged but one possible change could be Michael Silbrauer may come in to mark Ronaldo as was the case in qualifying. Bendtner will win his 50th cap and has good form against Portugal with 4 goals in 4 matches against them. The match winner from Saturday, Michael Krohn-Delhi will once again look to provide a threat from the left with our old friend Dennis on the right.
One to Watch
Portugal – Ronaldo
Denmark - Eriksen
Odds
Denmark – 10/3 (bet 365)
Portugal – 11/10 (Stan James)
Draw – 5/2 (Bodog)
Prediction
Difficult one to call, given the recent form of these two you would have to go for a Denmark win. However, even in their defeat to Germany, Portugal did have a number of chances to score even hitting the woodwork twice. Yes, they did set up defensively but when they broke on the counter and in the last 20 minutes when they were chasing the game they did look dangerous but once again their recent problem of failing to find the back of the net came up. Denmark on the other hand, although an excellent result on Saturday they did ride their luck against Holland.
So I will be sitting on the fence and will go for a 1-1 draw.
Fifa Rankings
Denmark 9
Portugal 10
Group B’s second round kicks off with a rematch from the qualifiers. Denmark topped their group with Portugal finishing in second, both had a win apiece but over the last few years Denmark have definitely had the upper hand in the head to heads winning 3 of the last 5. The build up doesn’t get any better for Portugal going into this on a terrible run of form, no wins in their last 4, only 1 goal and coming up against a Denmark side on a high after pulling off the shock of the first round by beating the Dutch. Will Paulo Bento’s men be the first to exit this year’s tournament?
Tactics
Both teams have no injury worries after the first round so any changes barring any late injuries will be tactical. The worry for Portugal recently has been about goals, only 1 in their last 4 which is slightly surprising given they averaged over 2.5 goals per match in qualifying. It seems likely that Postiga will be replaced but the question for Bento is who to pick from. Hugo Almeida has recovered from flu and is fit to play, he scored 15 goals this season for Besiktas so could be favourite but there is talk that the 20 year old Nelson Oliveira could be given his first start.
Denmark look likely to be unchanged but one possible change could be Michael Silbrauer may come in to mark Ronaldo as was the case in qualifying. Bendtner will win his 50th cap and has good form against Portugal with 4 goals in 4 matches against them. The match winner from Saturday, Michael Krohn-Delhi will once again look to provide a threat from the left with our old friend Dennis on the right.
One to Watch
Portugal – Ronaldo
Denmark - Eriksen
Odds
Denmark – 10/3 (bet 365)
Portugal – 11/10 (Stan James)
Draw – 5/2 (Bodog)
Prediction
Difficult one to call, given the recent form of these two you would have to go for a Denmark win. However, even in their defeat to Germany, Portugal did have a number of chances to score even hitting the woodwork twice. Yes, they did set up defensively but when they broke on the counter and in the last 20 minutes when they were chasing the game they did look dangerous but once again their recent problem of failing to find the back of the net came up. Denmark on the other hand, although an excellent result on Saturday they did ride their luck against Holland.
So I will be sitting on the fence and will go for a 1-1 draw.
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Comments
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Denmark will spend all their time defending. Portugal MUST win. Ronaldo will be difficult to contain
... Denmark 0 v Portugal 2 ...0 -
Dennis in the last minute0
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ahh remember those heddy days.. revealing our new signings on the south bank of the thames...0 -
You sure that's the south bank ;-)0
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Fancy the Danes to defend, Dennis on the counter attack followed by the Portugese self destructing.0
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Denmark V Portugal Scoreline 1-2 ( 17-2 Betvictor)
Ronaldo to score anytime ( 6-4 Betfair)
Zimling to recieve a card ( 2-1 Betfair)0 -
Denmark 2 - 0 Portugal
Rommedahl with a goal and an assist.0 -
And people are complaining about the new shirts.....that one is aweful0
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Rommedahl with a goal and an assist.
That would more or less double his career tally wouldn't it? Most disappointing player EVER at CAFC he proves that running fast doesn't make you a good player0 -
Going for a 2-2 draw, if the Germans beet the Dutch they will have quaified and may rest a few players for the last game against Denmark.0
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'Fastest player in the league' .... just not with a ball at his feet
Rommedahl with a goal and an assist.
That would more or less double his career tally wouldn't it? Most disappointing player EVER at CAFC he proves that running fast doesn't make you a good player0 -
'Rommedahl, you can't dribble, kick it past the left back and run'
Never took up the advice I gave him on many occassions.
Always looks quality in internationals though....0 -
So both sides unchanged from their opening games then.
Also nice to see Scotland making an appearance in the shape of the referee today.0 -
You have to fancy Portugal to win this but Denmark done a good job on Holland. At the risk of getting splinters in the backside, I feel tempted to sit on the fence, but, what the hell, 1-0 Denmark again.0
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3-1 portugal0
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what is that countdown about?
if your going to do one then make it mortal kombat.
3....2....1....Fight!0 -
just got a mention on the commentry. not that exciting. for our man dennis.0
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It's weird to think that if Denmark were to beat Portgual, then Rommedahl would be through to the quarter finals, while C Ronaldo would be on his way home...0
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Denmark V Portugal Scoreline 1-2 ( 17-2 Betvictor)
That's that one gone then!
Ronaldo to score anytime ( 6-4 Betfair)
Zimling to recieve a card ( 2-1 Betfair)0 -
yep ;(Denmark V Portugal Scoreline 1-2 ( 17-2 Betvictor)
That's that one gone then!
Ronaldo to score anytime ( 6-4 Betfair)
Zimling to recieve a card ( 2-1 Betfair)
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If Denmark hold on until halftime that score prediction may have a chance0
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Had Pepe to score anytime at 14/1!
Also have a Pepe and Portugal wincast at 18/1 looking good!0 -
yahooo! yes Denmark!0
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2-1 fingers crossed that that was the last goal!0
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2-1 fingers crossed that that was the last goal!
Yep, I decided to back it too0 -
Anyone got a live stream?0
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Anyone got a live stream?
http://www.thefirstrow.eu/
Loving the fact I get football on normal TV for once ! 20 days of live football
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I took a Paddy Power free £20 bet this afternoon with both Portugal and Germany to win @5/1......hoping for some luck and winning a few bob!!0
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Rommedahl is probably going to be substituted before too long, it has not been his day0
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Poor Dennis0
