Germany v Portugal 19:45

[friedaweed]

So zee Germans against the Portugalions. Who's ya money on?

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• The teams are meeting for the 17th time. Germany has won eight of 16, Portugal just three.
• Germany have the slight edge in eight competitive encounters, winning three to Portugal's two.
• Their last encounter came in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals, when Germany won 3-2.

Germany

• Germany have won 11 competitive matches in a row.
• But they have only won twice in their five friendly matches since Euro 2012 qualifying finished (losing against both France and Switzerland this year).
• Miroslav Klose turns 34 on the day of the Portugal game. He has scored 63 goals in 116 appearances for Germany, and is just five shy of Gerd Muller's national record.
• They are unbeaten in all 10 previous opening matches at Euro final tournaments (5 wins, 5 draws).
• Germany won all 10 of their Euro 2012 qualifying matches, outscoring their opponents 34-7.

Portugal

• Portugal have only won one of their past six matches.
• And they have suffered goalless draws in three of their past five matches.
• At 27, Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing in his fifth major championship (Euros and World Cup).
• Miguel Lopes and Custódio are yet to make a competitive appearance for Portugal - but won their first caps in the friendly against Turkey on 2 June, a 3-0 defeat.

Will the consistently inconsistent Portugal team shake up the group of death?

 

[dessiato]

I really hope so. I want Portugal to win.

 

[goldenecitrone]

Germany to win, 3-2

 

[Voley]

I hate Ronaldo and I hate the Germans. If they could both draw -10 each I'd be happy.

 

[friedaweed]

0-0 would see the Danes top the group though

 

[Voley]

0-0 would see the Danes top the group though

Yeah, I'd settle for that.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

0-0 would see the Danes top the group though

As would 5-5. Can we have 5-5 instead, please?

 

[Fez909]

As would 5-5. Can we have 5-5 instead, please?

As long as Ronaldo scores none of them, I'll allow it.

 

[friedaweed]

As would 5-5. Can we have 5-5 instead, please?

Good pint

 

[goldenecitrone]

I hate Ronaldo and I hate the Germans.

Not feeling the Loew?

 

[CyberRose]

Disgraceful behaviour from the German fans

 

[ruffneck23]

A bit boring so far

Although I can't stand Ronaldo , I just can't support Germany

 

[Fez909]

Portugal looking pretty good without the ball. Think this one might go their way.

 

[goldenecitrone]

Not just Ronaldo, but Nani, too. That's like Noel Edmonds and Keith Chegwin in one team.

 

[ruffneck23]

Not just Ronaldo, but Nani, too. That's like Noel Edmonds and Keith Chegwin in one team.

 

[Lord Camomile]

What was Podoloski doing shooting from there?!

 

[ruffneck23]

Look what happens when he is right in front of the goal tho !

 

[Smokeandsteam]

Portugal disappointingly negative so far.

Germany less creative than expected.

Dull game so far

 

[Smokeandsteam]

Look what happens when he is right in front of the goal tho !

Ideal for the Arse!

 

[Barking_Mad]

LOL worst dive ever.

 

[CyberRose]

Match gonna be abandoned!

 

[Fez909]

They wouldn't dare!

 

[Fez909]

Boring match. 1-0 Portugal I reckon.

 

[Gingerman]

Lawro's "comedy" commentary

 

[Lord Camomile]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[agricola]

A banjo has hit a cows arse!

 

[tar1984]

goooalll for germany

 

[goldenecitrone]

Get in.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Excellent header, but after all that the goal comes from a deflected cross!

 

[OneStrike]

Great header