Netherlands vs Germany: Euro 2012 live scores, blog
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2,572 readsIn a clash of the titans, Germany and the Netherlands face off in what should be an absorbing clash in Group B. Join us for live scores and commentary of Euro 2012 from 4:45am AEST.
After suffering a surprise 1 nil defeat to Denmark, the Netherlands really have to beat Germany tonight if they are to give themselves the best chance of qualifying from a very tough group.
The Netherlands were wasteful in front of goal against Denmark and can ill-afford to spurn chances tonight against Germany.
Dutch forward Robin Van Persie needs to rediscover his club form if the Netherlands are to cause a disciplined German defence any trouble.
After scoring over 30 goals for Arsenal in the English Premier League last season, Van Persie failed to find the net against Denmark, and the pressure is on for him to deliver against Germany tonight.
Despite the defeat to Denmark, the Netherlands are a world class outfit and should provide Germany with their biggest test thus far.
Dutch wingers Arjen Robben and Ibrahim Affelay are blessed with terrific speed and ball control and should keep German defenders Phillip Lahm and Jerome Boateng busy on the flanks.
Germany however comes into this match under significantly less pressure, given that they won their opening group game against Portugal 1 nil.
The three time World Cup winners are renowned for starting tournaments well and should be at their best tonight against Holland.
Much like Spain, Germany will look to take control of the midfield, where Real Madrid stars Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil will look to monopolise possession.
If successful, Ozil and Khedira will most likely penetrate a Dutch defence that was less than convincing at times against Denmark.
Defensive midfielders Mark Van Bommel and Nigel De Jong need to stick with Ozil and Khedira for the full ninety minutes if Holland are to give themselves the best chance of keeping Germany scoreless.
If Van Bommel and De Jong manage to keep Ozil and company quite, it will go a long way to nullifying the quality service that German forward Mario Gomez needs to inject himself into the contest.
With Holland in desperate need of victory, expect the Dutch to play an attacking brand of football against Germany tonight, and it wouldn’t surprise to see Holland press early in a bid to win back possession and score the early goal they need to calm nerves.
Germany however are a disciplined and well coordinated unit, and should do enough to withstand the early Dutch onslaught en route to securing a valuable draw.
Netherlands and Germany to tie 2 all
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6:41am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:41am | Report comment
Germany have emerged 2-1 winners against the Netherlands today and are surely through to the next round of Euro 2012. Germany deserved the win despite the second half rally from the Dutch, who got a goal back courtesy of a wonderful strike from Van Persie. Holland pressed well after scoring that goal and had Germany stretched on occasions as they searched for the equaliser. When Robben was subbed off however, Holland lost a lot of firepower in attack and Germany were able to dictate proceedings with possession and wind the clock down to secure a valuable win. Holland now remain bottom of group B and need to beat Portugal plus rely on other results to go their way if they are to get out of the group. Germany however, on the back of solid performances from Gomez, Ozil, Schweinsteiger, Lahm, Hummels and Khedira are looking strong and will take a world of beating. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:36am | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:36am | Report comment
93′ – Germany win the throw deep in Holland territory and the Dutch looked to have succumbed to Germany here….
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:35am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:35am | Report comment
92′ – Ever since Robben was subbed off, Holland have lost their attacking mojo and don’t look threatening at all anymore. Bad change from the Dutch coach in deciding to bring on Kuyt.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:34am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:34am | Report comment
91′ – Germany have controlled possession over the last few minutes and have done well to deny Holland the football. Holland now win a throw as Muller comes off for Bender.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:33am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:33am | Report comment
90′ – Huntelaar nearly finds his through the German defence but he loses possession. Germany now build from the back and look likely to hold on to the win here.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:32am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:32am | Report comment
89′ – De Jong finally wins a freekick and Holland can clear. Germany however win back possession and Holland’s chances are beginning to fade here..
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:30am | Report comment
88′ – Germany win another corner here and are doing very well to play out time here….
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:30am | Report comment
87′ – Germany win the throw here as Boateng gets a yellow card for time wasting and he will now miss Germany’s final group game against Denmark.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:29am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:29am | Report comment
86′ – Neuer with the goalkick here as Germany try to play out time. Holland need to win the football cleanly now but Germany continue to dominate possession here.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:27am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:27am | Report comment
85′ – Holland regroup from the back here as they desperately go in search of the equaliser. They have done well to get as close as they are now given that Germany were firmly on top.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:27am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:27am | Report comment
84′ – Holland need to press deep here but Germany still have possession. Holland however win back the football as Sneijder tries to spark something in attack with a run.
6:25am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:25am | Report comment
82′ – Interesting sub here as Kuyt comes on for Robben. Big change there and not one I would have made. They need Robben out there. Not sure what Kuyt will offer in general play upfront.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:24am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:24am | Report comment
82′ – Germany controlling the midfield yet again as Holland start to run out of time here to equalise and perhaps get a winner.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:23am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:23am | Report comment
80′ – De Jong gets a yellow card for a bad challenge on Lahm as Ozil makes his way off now for Kroos.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:22am | Report comment
80′ – Bad clearance here from Holland and Germany are gifted possession deep in Dutch territory. Ozil now on the wing for Germany as he works his way inside but his shot is well blocked. Robben now trying to spark things up but Lahm produces a great tackle.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:21am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:21am | Report comment
78′ – Van Persie goes down in the area but its play on. Germany however are starting to stretch in defence as Holland go ever closer to scoring the equaliser.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:20am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:20am | Report comment
77′ – Game now suddenly has a different complexion here as the Dutch press well. Germany however survive and look content on playing on the counter attack here. Ozil now fouls De Yong and the Dutch regain possession in the midfield.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:18am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:18am | Report comment
76′ – Have to say that Holland have had the better of the second half here and have done well to contain Germany and press enough in attack to score at the same time. Ozil now one on one but he is very well tackled by De Jong in the area.
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:17am | Report comment
74′ – Holland go on the attack again as Hummels just gets to the football in time to deny Van Persie possession. Holland are back now and have confidence .
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:16am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:16am | Report comment
GOAL NETHERLANDS – Van Persie comes to life as he shoots from outside the box and beats Neuer with a fantastic shot and its game on now!!!
Germany 2
Netherlands 1
6:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:15am | Report comment
72′ – Gomez goes on the counter attack for Germany after defending the corner but he fails to find Ozil. Gomez is now going to be replaced as he makes his way for talisman Miroslav Klose. Great game from Gomez.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:14am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:14am | Report comment
CHANCE – Van der Vaart loses possession on the wing here and Germany once again regroup comfortably. Holland however win back possession through Robben who finds his way through and finds Sneijder who shoots but the shot is wonderfully blocked by Boateng. Germany dodge a bullet.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:11am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:11am | Report comment
68′ – Holland build from the back here as Robben now has the football on the wing. Germany however are standing firm. Robben with a cross and he finds Sneijder who should have done better with his shot.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:09am | Report comment
67′ – Robben now with possession on the wing but Khedira does wonderfully well to win back the football in the midfield here. What a classy player Khedira has become since his emergence in 2010.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:08am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:08am | Report comment
66′ – Sneijder with a good through ball there and Robben should have done better to control that pass. Germany off the hook but the Dutch are holding on and look dangerous on the attack.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:07am | Report comment
65′ – Ozil with the corner but the Dutch defend well and have possession now in defence. Robben now with some space here but his cross is well defended by the German defence. Holland however retain possession in the midfield.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:06am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:06am | Report comment
64′ – Holland regroup now from the back but sloppy play here now sees Ozil in possession for Germany. Corner now for Germany.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:05am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:05am | Report comment
62′ – Sneijder with a shot from range and its a good effort but it goes narrowly wide. Netherlands though need a goal just to ignite this contest.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:04am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:04am | Report comment
61′ – Germany I think have strung 30 or so passes together and they still have possession even though Neuer cleared just moments earlier. Wonderful play from Germany as Khedira looks to regain the football but Stecklenberg finally has possession for the Dutch.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:03am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:03am | Report comment
60′ – Germany build from the back here and Holland are chasing shadows at the moment. Germany controlling things so well at the moment.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:02am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:02am | Report comment
59′ – Lahm with possession now for Germany as he finds Podolski. Lahm now back with the football as he finds Khedira. Germany monopolising possession now.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
6:00am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:00am | Report comment
CHANCE – Goalkick now for Neuer as Germany continue to dictate proceedings here. Holland in desperate need of a goal as Robben has some space to orchestrate something. Van Persie with a wonderful shot from outside the box but Neuer saves superbly.
5:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:59am | Report comment
57′ – Good play from Holland here as they opened up Germany there. Robben’s shot however was deflected and its a corner to the Netherlands.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:58am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:58am | Report comment
55′ – Holland building from the back here but Germany are pressing well in the midfield and regather possession and go on the attack but Ozil is called for offside.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:57am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:57am | Report comment
54′ – Holland now have possession in the midfield but Germany win the ball back and are looking likely everytime they attack. Holland however win back the football as Neuer clears
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:56am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:56am | Report comment
53′ – Germany carving the Dutch out wide here as Muller tries to find Gomez on the inside. Germany are now flexing their muscle and are sending an ominous warning to all rivals here.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:55am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:55am | Report comment
CHANCE – Hummels with two shots here as he drifts into the area from defence and catches the Dutch defence napping. Good saves from Steklenberg there but the Dutch dodge a bullet.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:54am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:54am | Report comment
51′ – Van der Vaart now goes on the attack for Holland but Germany regroup well and contain the Netherlands here. Germany win back possession and Ozil now has the football on the wing.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:53am | Report comment
50′ – Germany build from the back here and are looking comfortable with the two goal cushion. Boateng now with a long ball tries to find Podolski who fails to keep the ball in play.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:51am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:51am | Report comment
48′ – Schweinsteiger with a great ball finds Podolski and Germany control the midfield yet again as they orchestrate another attack. Gomez however stays down here and play has to stop.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:50am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:50am | Report comment
47′ – Schweinsteiger with a corner and its cleared away and Huntelaar now goes on the counter attack for Holland but is tackled well by Ozil who tries to find Podolski who is offside.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:48am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:48am | Report comment
46′ – Germany build from the back as Gomez gets possession and finds Podolski who is fouled and Germany win the freekick on the wing here. Holland under pressure early yet again.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:47am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:47am | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Germany with possession and Van Der Vaart has come on for the Netherlands here. They need all the attacking firepower they can get here. Huntelaar also comes on. Van Bommel and Afellay go off for Holland.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:35am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:35am | Report comment
After a shaky start to the first half, Germany have taken control of this contest and lead 2 nil against Holland. The Netherlands actually started the better of the two teams as they took control of the midfield and probably should have gone infront if it weren’t for Van Persie’s lacklustre finishing. Germany however worked their way into the contest and Gomez eventually punished the Dutch twice in the first half, converting a nice play from Hummels, Muller and Schweinsteiger before finishing well from near the edge of the area. Germany in control here and the Dutch need a miracle to get out of this.
HALFTIME:
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:32am
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HALFTIME:
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:31am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:31am | Report comment
46′ – Holland clear well but Germany win another freekick on the wing here and the Dutch just trying to get to halftime without conceding a third goal.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:31am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:31am | Report comment
45′ – Germany win the freekick deep in Dutch territory and could score another here if the Dutch continue to defend terribly at set pieces.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:30am | Report comment
45′ – Van Persie’s comfidence looks shot here and needs to be replaced at halftime by Huntelaar in my opinion. Neuer now with possession for Germany.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:28am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:28am | Report comment
43′ – Lahm now attacks as Germany dictate proceedings in the midfield. Hummels now with the football and its all Germany at the moment.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:28am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:28am | Report comment
42′ – Germany on the attack again and they have dominated play here after such a promising start from the Dutch. Holland win back possession here but they need to score soon just to regain some aura of confidence here.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:26am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:26am | Report comment
41′ – Boateng takes a shot at goal despite having a lot support as Germany went on another good counter attack. Holland survive but they are under the pump at the moment.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:24am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:24am | Report comment
39′ – Dutch have one foot outside Euro 2012 here as Germany twist the knife now on the verge of halftime. Long way back for Holland here as they build from the back.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:23am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:23am | Report comment
GOAL GERMANY – Gomez scores his second goal for Germany here and its looking very ugly for the Dutch now after a promising start. Gomez beats the defenders on the edge of the area and what a finish from the Bayern Munich striker.
Germany 2
Netherlands 0
5:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:22am | Report comment
CHANCE – Ozil with a freekick into the area and Badsturber heads over the bar and the Dutch survive. Terrible defence at the set piece from Holland but they survive.
Germany 1
Netherlands 0
5:21am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:21am | Report comment
35′ – Netherlands try to build from the back here but Germany are now standing firm in defence here. Holland under pressure as they look to score the goal that keeps them alive in Euro.
5:19am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:19am | Report comment
34′ – Neuer wins the goalkick here and Van Persie’s body language is not good at the moment. Wonder how long the Dutch head coach will stick with him here.
Germany 1
Netherlands 0
5:18am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:18am | Report comment
33′ – Van Bommel looked to be fouled there but its play on and Gomez is now offside as Germany try to go on the counter attack. Netherlands regain possession but Germany are enjoying their best passage of the match here.
Germany 1
Netherlands 0
5:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:17am | Report comment
32′ – Muller tries to find Gomez in the area but the ball just goes long. Germany however starting to find holes in the Dutch defence out wide.
Germany 1
Netherlands 0
5:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:15am | Report comment
30′ – Germany build now from the back and are starting to dictate terms at the moment in the midfield. Ozil now with possession for Germany.
Germany 1
Netherlands 0
5:14am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:14am | Report comment
29′ – The Dutch survive here as Lahm is ruled to be offside but replays show he was well on. Netherlands have to be careful here because if they commit too many players forward, Germany will destroy them on the counter.
Germany 1
Netherlands 0
5:12am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:12am | Report comment
27′ – Neuer clears now for Germany but the Germans do look shaky in defence as Holland nearly open them up through the midfield. Germany however settling well now after scoring the goal.
Germany 1
Netherlands 0
5:11am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:11am | Report comment
25′ – Onus now on the Dutch to respond here after falling behind. The Netherlands had the better of play in my opinion before the goal but Germany show what they can do when their classy midfield takes control. Robben goes for goal but Neuer saves well.
Germany 1
Netherlands 0
5:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:09am | Report comment
GOAL GERMANY – Against the run of play, Gomez scores for Germany as he clinically finishes off a fine move involving Hummels, Muller and Schweinsteiger in the midfield. Great play Germany and the Dutch were torn apart.
Germany 1
Netherlands 0
5:08am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:08am | Report comment
22′ – Holland build from the back here as Robben recieves possession. Netherlands look more comfortable in possession than the Germans at this stage.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
5:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:07am | Report comment
21′ – Germany now go on one of their few attacking raids of the first half but Badsturber’s long ball goes out for a throw. Germany not looking smooth in attack at the moment.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
5:06am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:06am | Report comment
20′ – Badsturber clashes heads with Robben and the Dutch winger gets treated for injury. Robben has had a solid opening to the game here as the Dutch continue to control the midfield here.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
5:04am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:04am | Report comment
19′ – Another dissapointing corner from Sneijder and Germany are able to clear yet again. The Dutch however look the more likely to score here as they continue to control possession.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
5:03am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:03am | Report comment
18′ – Germany attack down the flank with Ozil but now Holland go on the counter attack with Robben and its end to end stuff at the moment. Van Persie now at the near post but possession is just taken away from him just and Holland win the corner.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
5:02am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:02am | Report comment
17′ – Sneijder’s corner is way too deep and Germany regroup in possession. The three time World Cup winners however have not had the better of play here thus far.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
5:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:01am | Report comment
16′ – Holland win another corner and Germany are under the pump in defence at the moment.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
5:00am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:00am | Report comment
15′ – Holland continue to dominate possession albeit in defence but they are settling well here as the Germans chase the football.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:59am | Report comment
14′ – Sneijder’s corner goes long but the Dutch still in possession here as they win the throw. Holland build from the back now and are looking good at the moment.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:58am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:58am | Report comment
13′ – Ozil in the penalty spot goes down here but the referee waves play on. Now Afellay has possession on the wing for Holland forces the corner. Good play from Afellay.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:57am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:57am | Report comment
12′ – Dutch are pressing well here in defence as they regather possession. Holland seemed to have settled the quicker of the two teams here.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:56am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:56am | Report comment
CHANCE – Van Persie with another chance here as his shot goes wide but the Dutch do look likely in attack at the moment. Van Persie though has to take his chances.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:55am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:55am | Report comment
10′ – Germany build from the back now but both teams do lock suspect in defence as Sneijder tries to orchestrate another Dutch attack.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:53am | Report comment
CHANCE – Ozil with a snapshot here and Skelenberg is forced into a sharp safe. Germany respond quickly in attack but the Dutch goalkeeper was firm.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:53am | Report comment
7′ – Hummels failed to track Van Persie earlier on but he gets away with it. Holland with the first real sight on goal and probably have had the better of play thus far.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:52am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:52am | Report comment
CHANCE – Van Persie with a terrific chance here as he latches onto a great through ball by Sneijder but his shot goes straight to Neuer. Should have done better there and Germany survive.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:51am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:51am | Report comment
5′ – Germany continue to dominate possession here but are struggling to break through a solid Dutch defence. Holland regain possession as Skelenberg clears for Holland.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:49am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:49am | Report comment
4′ – Robben and Lahm go head to head in what should be a great match-up between two fine footballers. Germany build from the back now.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:48am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:48am | Report comment
3′ – Robben wins the throw for Holland now as Van Der Wiel has possession. Sneijder will be key in the midfield today.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:47am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:47am | Report comment
2′ – Khedira now finds Ozil and Germany attack for the first time here as they control the midfield.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:46am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:46am | Report comment
1′ – Holland working it out from the back as Robben gets possession on the wing for the Dutch. Holland orchestrating an attack now with Van Persie. Good play from Holland early here but the ball goes straight to Neuer.
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:45am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:45am | Report comment
KICKOFF – Holland with possession. Can Van Persie fire upfront for the Netherlands?
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:40am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:40am | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now….Should be a beauty. Is this Europe’s greatest rivalry after the World Cup final of 1974?
Germany 0
Netherlands 0
4:32am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:32am | Report comment
Its a blockbuster as the Netherlands take on Germany in Euro 2012. After Portugal’s 3-2 win over Denmark, the pressure is on the Dutch to snatch a win today against the three time World Cup winners. Can Holland bounce back and cause the upset against Germany after losing to Denmark or will Low’s men secure the win and secure their place in the next round? Two of the world’s finest teams clash so please leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
Team News:
Netherlands (4-2-3-1): Stekelenburg; Van der Wiel, Heitinga, Mathijsen, Willems; De Jong, Van Bommel; Robben, Sneijder, Afellay; Van Persie
Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Boateng, Hummels, Badstuber, Lahm; Schweinsteiger, Khedira; Muller, Ozil, Podolski; Gomez