Portugal, looking to the past as the Danish firm
AP
Before the Euro, Cristiano Ronaldo is not likely that Denmark has the second-string goalkeeper among the obstacles that stand between him and an elusive trophy in Portugal.
Butwhite Stephan Andersen against World Cup runners-up in the Netherlands is a concern for a Portuguese team, who lost his opening match 1-0 in Germany.
single score “E” we can win, but we must be cautious, because Denmark has shown that it can play well and score, “said Nani, the star of Portugal’s second largest, after Ronaldo.Advertising: The story continues below
Andersen has played a crucial role in the 1-0 upset victory against Denmark Netherlands, his gift of the first half of Arjen Robben, the only error in an otherwise flawless performance. The place was spared this time. “There is no doubt that the game was the highlight of my career,” said Andersen. “They have a lot of powerful forces in offensive (Robin) Van Persie, Robben and Huntelaar (Klaas-Jan). This was, of course, very good to have a clean sheet.” The Danish 30-year-old who plays in Evian in the French league, got the nod from coach Morten Olsen of Denmark after the first choice goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen was injured at Euro 2012 Preparation of warming party against Brazil. Portugal can have the biggest names, but Denmark has beaten only once in their last five games. The teams were in the same classification group for Euro 2012 and World Cup 2010. Denmark completed the lead group on both occasions. “They have shown in previous games that have dangerous players,” said Nani. the most recent meeting was in its final results for the Euro 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark, where they won 2-1 and claimed the victory and sending the team to the playoffs in Portugal . Ronaldo saved by Portugal in the face with an injury time goal from 30 meters free kick. While Sorensen’s goal was that night, Andersen said he prefers not to be subjected to a test similar to Real Madrid on Wednesday (Thursday AM GMT). “It’s difficult to prepare because it has a very special football and hit the ball in a way that makes it turn and dive too late,” said Andersen. “The best we can do is avoid the foul outside the area.” Even though the tournament began in Denmark, Andersen insisted in Portugal, should be seen as the favorite in the Group B match in Lviv, Ukraine. “I still see ourselves as losers,” said Andersen. “This is what we were be fore the game (against Holland), and this is what we will be in the next two games. It’s a role that does not care.”
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