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Euro 2012, Standings:

Group A

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF:GA	GD	Pts
1	Russia	2	1	1	0	5:2	3	4
2	Czech Republic	2	1	0	1	3:5	-2	3
3	Poland	2	0	2	0	2:2	0	2
4	Greece	2	0	1	1	2:3	-1	1

Group B

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF:GA	GD	Pts
1	Germany	2	2	0	0	3:1	2	6
2	Portugal	2	1	0	1	3:3	0	3
3	Denmark	2	1	0	1	3:3	0	3
4	Netherlands	2	0	0	2	1:3	-2	0

Group C

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF:GA	GD	Pts
1	Spain	2	1	1	0	5:1	4	4
2	Croatia	2	1	1	0	4:2	2	4
3	Italy	2	0	2	0	2:2	0	2
4	Ireland	2	0	0	2	1:7	-6	0

Group D

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF:GA	GD	Pts
1	France	2	1	1	0	3:1	2	4
2	England	2	1	1	0	4:3	1	4
3	Ukraine	2	1	0	1	2:3	-1	3
4	Sweden	2	0	0	2	3:5	-2	0

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Tie-breaking Criteria:

If two or more teams are equal on points on completion of the group matches, the following criteria are applied to determine the rankings:

a) Higher number of points obtained in the matches played between the teams in question;

b) Superior goal difference resulting from the matches played between the teams in question;

c) Higher number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams in question;

d) If, after having applied criteria a) to c), two teams still have an equal ranking, criteria a) to c) are reapplied exclusively to the matches between the two teams in question to determine the final rankings of the two teams. If this procedure does not lead to a decision, criteria e) to i) apply in the order given;

e) superior goal difference in all group matches;

f) higher number of goals scored in all group matches;

g) position in the UEFA national team coefficient ranking system (see annex I, paragraph 1.2.2);

h) fair play conduct of the teams (final tournament);

i) drawing of lots"

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Group permutations explained

With the last set of group games to be played over the next four nights, 14 sides remain in contention for the quarter-finals. UEFA.com looks at the possible outcomes and tie-breakers.

Group A: Saturday
Greece (1pt) v Russia (4), Czech Republic (3) v Poland (2)

• Russia will be through with a draw, and could even afford a defeat by fewer than six goals if the other game finishes level.

• Greece will be through with a win, and out with a draw or loss.

• Czech Republic will advance with a win. They could even afford to draw unless Greece beat Russia by five goals or fewer.

• Poland will be through with a win, and out with a draw or loss.

Group B: Sunday
Denmark (3) v Germany (6), Portugal (3) v Netherlands (0)

• Germany are not quite through, but will be as group winners if they draw. They will be knocked out, though, if they lose to Denmark by any result other than a one-goal defeat in which Germany score at least two AND Portugal win.

• Denmark will progress with any win. A draw will only be good enough if Portugal lose. If Denmark lose they are out.

• Portugal will be through with victory unless Denmark win by a one-goal margin (other than 2-1 and 1-0). They will progress with a draw unless Denmark win. Portugal will also be through if they lose by a one-goal margin and Denmark are also beaten.

• The Netherlands must win by a two-goal margin and hope Denmark also lose.

Group C: Monday
Croatia (4) v Spain (4), Italy (2) v Republic of Ireland (0)

• Spain have the simplest task – a draw ensures qualification, a win ensures first place.

• Croatia will definitely qualify, as group winners, with victory. They will also be through with any draw other than 0-0 or 1-1. If their game is 0-0 and Italy win, Croatia are out. In the case of a 1-1 draw, they will only be through if Italy do not beat Ireland by 3-1 or better. Croatia can afford to lose if Italy do not win.

• Italy have to win and hope the other game does not finish in a high-scoring draw of 2-2 or more. If the other game finishes 1-1 they must win by 3-1 or better to finish above Croatia or better than 4-0 to top the group. If the other game finishes 0-0, an Italy win would take them through as group winners.

• Republic of Ireland are out but will finish third with a win.

Group D: Tuesday
Sweden (0) v France (4), England (4) v Ukraine (3)

• England will be through with a draw. If they lose, they have to hope France lose by enough so that England at least end level with Les Bleus on goal difference and goals scored (as England have a superior coefficient).

• Ukraine will be through with a win and out with any other result.

• France will be through with a draw. If they lose, they would only be out if England lose but at the same time move level with them on either goal difference or goals scored.

• Sweden are out.

(Source: uefa.com)

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Euro2012, Group B: Denmark vs. Germany   5.50 3.50 1.75 Bet NOW

Denmark face Germany in the L'Viv Arena in their final Group match. While the Germans are favourites, writing off Denmark could be dangerous for him. Germany are almost already assured of qualification but need to keep the last momentum, whereas the Danes need to get the three points to have a good chance of qualifying.

After the Danes' shock defeat over the Netherlands with a little bit lucky, they were unlucky to fall to the Portuguese 3-2. Portugal built a two-goal advantage before Denmark was able to score first. Even though the Danish drawned it in the second half thanks to Nicklas Bendtner's two headed. After all, Portuguese substitute Silvestre Varela put his country back on top with a well-hit score in the 87th minute. A draw would have made life easier for them. Now the Danes must win to guarantee progression, or rely on Portugal to lose to a disappointing holland side. But after the Portuguese performance against them manager Morten Olsen will realise that Portugal have a great chance in progressing.

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Euro2012, Group B: Portugal vs. Holland   2.80 3.50 2.50 Bet NOW

Portugal meet Netherlands in the third round of The Group of Death. Portugal returned into contention for a place in the quarter-finals, whereas Netherlands suffered their second defeat as they were beaten by Germany. Now Denmark and Portugal are on 3 points, so the Portuguese must match Denmark's result to qualify unless they both lose and Netherlands win causing both to be eliminated.

Portugal lost against Germany 1-0 in their first game, with a second-half Gomez-goal. This goal changed the hole game and Portugal were left with little time to respond despite of their trying. While in their second game, they took a 2-0 first half lead over Denmark before letting it slip away. It looked like they were just about to be done until Silvestre Varela saved them with a goal in the last minutes. Everyone expected Cristiano Ronaldo to lead his team to a victory, but the Real Madrid star failed to impress once again, his second half missed opportunities could have cost Portugal the victory if it wasn't for Varela's goal. Portugal need to win this match, but a draw also may be enough, because with a win here and a German victory over Denmark, Portugal will advance through to the next round.

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Euro2012, Group B: Portugal vs. Holland   2.80 3.50 2.50 Bet NOW

Portugal meet Netherlands in the third round of The Group of Death. Portugal returned into contention for a place in the quarter-finals, whereas Netherlands suffered their second defeat as they were beaten by Germany. Now Denmark and Portugal are on 3 points, so the Portuguese must match Denmark's result to qualify unless they both lose and Netherlands win causing both to be eliminated.

Portugal lost against Germany 1-0 in their first game, with a second-half Gomez-goal. This goal changed the hole game and Portugal were left with little time to respond despite of their trying. While in their second game, they took a 2-0 first half lead over Denmark before letting it slip away. It looked like they were just about to be done until Silvestre Varela saved them with a goal in the last minutes. Everyone expected Cristiano Ronaldo to lead his team to a victory, but the Real Madrid star failed to impress once again, his second half missed opportunities could have cost Portugal the victory if it wasn't for Varela's goal. Portugal need to win this match, but a draw also may be enough, because with a win here and a German victory over Denmark, Portugal will advance through to the next round.

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Portugal - Netherland 2.5 over 1,80. I think Huntelaar and Cristiano score.

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Euro2012, Group C: Croatia vs. Spain   10.00 3.60 1.50 Bet NOW

Croatia meet defending champions Spain for the first time in a major competition with both teams sitting the top of Group C, but neither yet guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals. With drawing against Italy in their last match, the good news is that Slaven Bilic and his men will need only point to ensure safe passage to the knockout phase. The not-so-good news is that they will need to do so against Spain, the group's strongest team and the tournament's top contender.

The two sides are level on four points at the top of their group, two points clear of Italy, who face the already-eliminated Republic of Ireland in Monday's other group game. A 2-2 draw could be enough to send both teams through to the final eight even if the Azzurri win.

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Euro2012, Group C: Italy vs. Ireland   1.33 5.50 10.00 Bet NOW

Italy face Republic of Ireland on a crucial match in the Municipal Stadium in Poznan. Italy finished their Group C appearances with perhaps their easiest game, playing against Republic Of Ireland. Irish don't have the best quality team, but there is no doubt that they are more spirited than any other side. There will be two Italian managers in this derby and it may prove to be an excessive tactical match.

Italy has only once chance to make it to the knockout stages to win this one while hoping that the game against Spain and Croatia don't end in a 2-2 or higher draw. Fortunately for the Italians, this is a situation that is not new to them. In Euro 2004, Italy was denied of a place in the quarter finals when Sweden and Denmark held each other out to a 2-2 draw, forcing a three way tie that didn't work out so well for the Italians.

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Euro2012, Group D: England vs. Ukraine   2.00 3.40 4.00 Bet NOW

England face off against desperate co-hosts Ukraine in their final group game the fact that a win or a draw would take them to the quarter-finals. On the other side Ukraine need a victory to advance to the next stage. The two teams last met almost two years ago in the World cup qualifier, where Nazarenko's goal was enough to victory for Ukraine. This time England would be eyeing revenge and hoping for the qualification.

After played a defensive game against France, the Three Lions put up an entertaining show against Sweden. Things looked out of control when they lost their own goal lead to trail Sweden, but Roy Hodgson's move to substitute winger Walcott proved to be a master-stroke. Now Roy Hodgson welcomes back Wayne Rooney joins Danny Welbeck up front who scored the winning goal against Sweden. Rooney's return will shuffle players in midfield, perhaps moving fellow Ashley Young to the left side of midfield. Young has been the catalyst of Hodgson's side in the last two outings.

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Euro2012, Group D: Sweden vs. France   6.50 4.20 1.50 Bet NOW

Sweden meet France on the last match of the Group D. France face a dilemma ahead of a game, as they have qualified for the quarter-finals by beating co-hosts Ukraine and they now need just one more point to be safe. Sweden are without chances to go through after squandering a one-goal lead to lose to England in their second match.

Sweden had the lead against both Ukraine (1-0) and England (2-1), but failed to get anything from the two games and they now enter the France game completely out of confidence. Despite the loss against England, nobody can deny that Sweden put up a good fight to challenge England. That is not to say that Sweden haven't shown some potential at the tournament, the lack of character proved to be a major issue. Their defence has been questioned throughout this competition and rightly so. The goals they have conceded have been very poor from a defensive point of view and I can't see them keeping France for very long.

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Euro2012, Quarter-Finals:

Czech Republic v Portugal
21/06/2012 19:45 BST   4.80    3.50    1.727    

Germany v Greece
22/06/2012 19:45 BST   1.333    4.75    9.00    

Spain v France
23/06/2012 19:45 BST   1.75    3.50    4.60    

England v Italy
24/06/2012 19:45 BST   2.70    3.00    2.70

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Euro2012, 1. Quarter-final: Czech Rep. vs. Portugal   4.80 3.50 1.72 Bet NOW

The first quarter final of Euro 2012 will be between the Czech Republic and Portugal at the National Stadium in Warsaw. Both team lost their opening games, but have since rallied the troops and earned a chance to fight for one place of the semi-finals, where they will meet either Spain or France.

It was a bad start of Czech Republic at the beginning of the tournament, being thrashed 4-1 by Russia. Their second match's result was better beating Greece 2-1. That set up a crucial game against co-hosts Poland and they managed to spoil the party with a 1-0 win, knocking Poland out. Petr Jiracek scored the lone goal of the game; his two goals in three group games propelled the Czechs to the summit of group. Thanks to this goal they won the group A two points clear of Greece. The Czech's have surprised all and sundry with their run to the quarter-finals, especially given how they started the tournament. Their first match was catastrophic, with the Russian's running rampant, helped in no small part by the poor defending by the Czechs. They managed to bounce back though, with an amazing start against the Greeks putting them on course for a 2-1 victory, while their last gorup-match was their better games, they were tactic nas patient. As a reward Czech Republic faces an easier match-up from the Group of Death: group B runner-up Portugal.

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Euro2012, 2. Quarter-final: Germany vs. Greece   1.35 5.00 11.00 Bet NOW

The second quarter final of Euro 2012 will be between Germany and Greece. Greece were the surprise winners of this tournament in 2004 and Germany have won it three times - in 1972, 1980 and 1996. The winner of this match will play in the second semi-final on 28 June 2012. Their opponents will be the winners of the England-Italy quarter final.


Germany are unbeatable. After winning all ten of their matches to qualify for Euro 2012, they followed this with an amazing performance in the „Death of Group B". They started with a narrow 1-0 win over Portugal, what followed the second win over Netherlands 2-1. In their final game, against the Danes managed a draw at half time after Lukas Podolski's 19th minute lead, but finally Lars Bender saved them. They were ruthless against Portugal, Netherlands and Denmark, so no wonder everybody expects them to reach the final without too many problems. Germany have a strong and stable first eleven without any need for changes. The 4-2-3-1 formation is a system everyone in the team is extremely comfortable playing. Germany's midfield and defence make sure they are the dominant team for large portions of games and that leaves Mario Gomez to do what he does best, finding spaces in the box and finishing chances.

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Euro2012, 3. Quarter-final: Spain vs. France   1.80 3.50 5.00 Bet NOW

The third quarter final of Euro 2012 will be between France and Spain at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk. Spain are the defending champions, winning the trophy last time. The winner of this game will play in the first semi-final on Wednesday 27 June, also at the same stadium in Donetsk, where they will meet Portugal.

Spain could only draw their opening game against Italy (1-1), but rallied to demolish Ireland 4-0 in their second game. They were given a few scares in the final match against Croatia before Jesús Navas bagged a late win. Cesc Fŕbregas and Fernando Torres are their top scorers, both with a brace. Their best form player is Iker Casillas, who has allowed just one goal in his three matches to date. Currently Spain looks solid and are expected to bring their aggressive brand of football into the Quarter-finals against France.

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