Netherlands vs Germany stream: Live
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Germany and Netherlands didn't initiate to quite the beginning they was dreaming of in their earlier contests of Euro 2012 .
Germany at least snuck away a 1-0 defeat Portugal in their opening Group B competition . Netherlands fell to Denmark by the exact same total .
Each side are among the preferred to take the final and raise the trophy next month , and they will certainly face off against each other Wednesday afternoon ( or evening depending which side of the Atlantic you're watching from ) , and it is a must-watch event for anybody who fancies him/herself a soccer enthusiast .
No . 3 vs . No . 4 is a unique matchup by itself , and to view it in this kind of a critical tournament is a soccer fan's heaven .
Had it been the very first match up of group play ( like Spain vs . Italy or France vs . England ) , each side probably would've emerged just a bit too cagey and defensive . The "a victory is excellent , but provided that we don't lose" outlook can create some unpleasant soccer .
The 3rd and ultimate match up might've found both sides having already booked their spot in the quarterfinals , so they would've wanted to only avoid injury and rest key players .
But the middle match is always vital , and given their early results , it's more important than normal for these teams .
Both sides have it all to prove in this pivotal game , Netherlands especially .
Defense was always Holland's weakness coming into Euro 2012 , and the Danes exploited it in a big way Saturday . Michael Krohn-Dehli got around Netherlands' backline all too easily , and despite it being near post , his powerful shot was too much for Maarten Stekelenburg to keep out .
The Danes had more opportunities as the game went on as well , and a much stronger German side won't waste so many chances on Wednesday .
Defense , however , wasn't Holland's biggest worry .
The Oranje dominated possession against the Danes , but for as little as they gave up the ball , they created few clear-cut chances . Robin van Persie missed a few good opportunities , and Arjen Robben took the selfish root too often than not , but the Dutch forwards did not force Danish keeper Stephan Andersen into enough saves .
For all the harping on Netherlands' poor finishing , the Germans were far from convincing themselves .
Portugal is a strong defensive side , and Joachim Loew's team had trouble breaking through until Mario Gomez's header in the 72nd minute . Much like the Dutch , Germany had all the possession but couldn't do much with it .
The good news for both these sides , and the fans , is that neither one of these teams will sit back and defend like their opponents did Saturday . Both teams will be going for broke and producing some end-to-end , riveting football .
Netherlands are fighting for their tournament lives in this match . Anything but a win could really kill their hopes of progressing . A loss definitely sends the partial favorites home early , but a draw means they would need to rely on beating Portugal and Denmark beating Germany in the final group game . Tough asks .
Germany , meanwhile , are fighting to win Group B , an important title no doubt . The winner of Group B is placed on the opposite side of the quarterfinals draw as still-most-likely Group C winners and holders Spain . If you can avoid facing Spain before the final , do it .
Both teams have everything to play for Wednesday and are full of individual players with plenty to prove .
Robin van Persie took a lot of flak Saturday for his missed chances , and he's always been criticized by Dutch fans for failing to transfer his excellent club form to his national team . After his spectacular , goal-filled season with Arsenal , he better light up the scoreboards in Poland and Ukraine . Against one of the best teams in the world in Germany on Wednesday would be a great time to start .
Meanwhile , players like Bastian Schweinsteiger , Arjen Robben , Mario Gomez , Wesley Sneijder and more are all hoping to make up for disappointing club seasons with a deep run at the Euros .
This match has all the makings of a classic , and there is no way it disappoints .
Germany at least snuck away a 1-0 defeat Portugal in their opening Group B competition . Netherlands fell to Denmark by the exact same total .
Each side are among the preferred to take the final and raise the trophy next month , and they will certainly face off against each other Wednesday afternoon ( or evening depending which side of the Atlantic you're watching from ) , and it is a must-watch event for anybody who fancies him/herself a soccer enthusiast .
No . 3 vs . No . 4 is a unique matchup by itself , and to view it in this kind of a critical tournament is a soccer fan's heaven .
Had it been the very first match up of group play ( like Spain vs . Italy or France vs . England ) , each side probably would've emerged just a bit too cagey and defensive . The "a victory is excellent , but provided that we don't lose" outlook can create some unpleasant soccer .
The 3rd and ultimate match up might've found both sides having already booked their spot in the quarterfinals , so they would've wanted to only avoid injury and rest key players .
But the middle match is always vital , and given their early results , it's more important than normal for these teams .
Both sides have it all to prove in this pivotal game , Netherlands especially .
Defense was always Holland's weakness coming into Euro 2012 , and the Danes exploited it in a big way Saturday . Michael Krohn-Dehli got around Netherlands' backline all too easily , and despite it being near post , his powerful shot was too much for Maarten Stekelenburg to keep out .
The Danes had more opportunities as the game went on as well , and a much stronger German side won't waste so many chances on Wednesday .
Defense , however , wasn't Holland's biggest worry .
The Oranje dominated possession against the Danes , but for as little as they gave up the ball , they created few clear-cut chances . Robin van Persie missed a few good opportunities , and Arjen Robben took the selfish root too often than not , but the Dutch forwards did not force Danish keeper Stephan Andersen into enough saves .
For all the harping on Netherlands' poor finishing , the Germans were far from convincing themselves .
Portugal is a strong defensive side , and Joachim Loew's team had trouble breaking through until Mario Gomez's header in the 72nd minute . Much like the Dutch , Germany had all the possession but couldn't do much with it .
The good news for both these sides , and the fans , is that neither one of these teams will sit back and defend like their opponents did Saturday . Both teams will be going for broke and producing some end-to-end , riveting football .
Netherlands are fighting for their tournament lives in this match . Anything but a win could really kill their hopes of progressing . A loss definitely sends the partial favorites home early , but a draw means they would need to rely on beating Portugal and Denmark beating Germany in the final group game . Tough asks .
Germany , meanwhile , are fighting to win Group B , an important title no doubt . The winner of Group B is placed on the opposite side of the quarterfinals draw as still-most-likely Group C winners and holders Spain . If you can avoid facing Spain before the final , do it .
Both teams have everything to play for Wednesday and are full of individual players with plenty to prove .
Robin van Persie took a lot of flak Saturday for his missed chances , and he's always been criticized by Dutch fans for failing to transfer his excellent club form to his national team . After his spectacular , goal-filled season with Arsenal , he better light up the scoreboards in Poland and Ukraine . Against one of the best teams in the world in Germany on Wednesday would be a great time to start .
Meanwhile , players like Bastian Schweinsteiger , Arjen Robben , Mario Gomez , Wesley Sneijder and more are all hoping to make up for disappointing club seasons with a deep run at the Euros .
This match has all the makings of a classic , and there is no way it disappoints .