Denmark vs. Portugal Preview - Euro 2012

Match Details:
Group:        B
Match:        Denmark vs. Portugal
Date:        Wednesday, June 13
kick-off times:    18:00 GMT
Venue:        Arena Lviv, Lviv.

Denmark is right through to the finals of Euro 2012 as those who win of Group H, while Portugal will need to go into the playoff draw. Morten Olsen has demonstrated his worth like a tactician once more while Denmark has stored their 100 % home being approved record intact, beating Portugal 2-one in the ultimate round of Euro 2012 qualification. Merely a Cristiano Ronaldo goal deep into stoppage time stopped Denmark from shutting out all competitors in your own home throughout being approved.

Michael Krohn-Dehli, who obtained in Friday's 4-1 victory over Cyprus, is doubtful for that champion-takes-all tie after keeping a knock, departing Leverkusen winger Nicolai Jorgensen with an opportunity to make his worldwide debut. Elsewhere, you will find question marks within the fitness over Andreas Bjelland, Simon Poulsen, Dennis Rommedahl and Niki Zimling, but they're likely to result in the showdown.

Despite their poor showing against Iceland on Friday, Rolando and Bruno Alves are going to retain their berths in the centre of defence considering their nation's injuries crisis at center-back. Meanwhile, third-choice left back Eliseu continues following a fine showing in Porto on Friday that saw him score one and hang up two others.

Michael Krohn-Delhi obtained the opener on the deflected shot within the thirteenth minute, scoring the only real goal within the first half as Denmark went in to the locker room up 1-. Portugal tight on an equalizer late within the half, but emerged empty despite numerous chances.

Nicklas Bendtner hard his teams lead having a goal within the 63rd minute, aided by veteran Dennis Rommendahl. At this time, Olsen start to solidify his team and shut up shop, getting holding midfielder Christian Poulsen from the bench within the 70th minute. His strategy labored as Portugal was contained throughout the match, neglecting to score until stoppage time, when Cristiano Ronaldo obtained an incredible, but ultimately meaningless goal.