UEFA European Championship - Update 4

Greece vs. Czech Republic
1-2

Tomas Rosicky played a huge part in the Czech Republic win against Greece. The captain was behind both goals (and pretty much everything the Czechs created) and led the team superbly with an excellent and tireless performance. The two goals for the Czechs came within the first five minutes, making the came rather comfortable for them until the Greeks pulled one back in the second half. However, The Czechs prevailed and recorded their first victory and their first three points in the tournament.

Poland vs. Russia
1-1

As you'd already know, Wojciech Szczesny was not allowed to play in this game due to his red card in the first game, but Andrey Arshavin once again captained the Russians. He has been brilliant so far in the tournament and put in yet another brilliant display against Poland.

Denmark vs. Portugal
2-3

Nicklas Bendtner was set to become the hero of the day for the Danes, when his brace equalled the scoreline against Portugal, however, a late goal from the Portuguese rendered his goals useless. Portugal started the game the best and found themselves two-nil up before long. Just before half-time the Danes pulled one, oh so important goal, back when Bendtner headed the ball into the back of the net from close range. Denmark then upped their game in the second half and Nicklas scored a powerful header, that bounced off both keeper and post before smashing into goal! However, it was not to be a lucky day for the Danes (like it was against the Netherlands) and in the final minutes they lost the game.

Netherlands vs. Germany
1-2

Things are not looking good for the Netherlands after this defeat, meaning that they have zero points ahead of the last game on Sunday. Robin van Persie and Lukas Podolski both played the entire game, whilst Per Mertesacker found himself on the bench once again. Germany were the better team throughout the entire game, van Persie got little if not no support up front. After the first half the Germans were two-nil up, but in the second half the Dutch upped their game slightly. However, it was a moment of brilliance from our skipper that granted the Netherlands a way back into this game. With seventeen minutes left the striker made his way towards the goal and fired away a sizzling shot! He had had several decent shots saved earlier in the game, but this one proved impossible for Neuer to grab and it meant that Robin opened his account in this tournament. Sadly, it will most likely be a short tournament for the Dutch. Since they failed to find the back of the net again they have zero points from the last two games, meaning that they have a very slight chance to go through. If Germany beats Denmark and the Netherlands beat Portugal by at least two goals, they will go through along with Germany. The group of Death proves deserving of its name.