German direct control of the game. The German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger who commanded the midfield dominated the game more. Just three minutes walk game, "Der Panzer" was about to kick open the seed through Thomas Mueller. Unfortunately, Muller still sideways volley goal in addition to Denmark.
Not much later, Mueller returned to threaten the goal guarded by Stephan Andersen Denmark. This time, the readiness of Andersen, thwart the Mueller golden opportunity in front of the goal mouth "Team Dynamite".
Continued to press throughout the first half, Germany was finally able to open the scoring in the 19th minute. Receiving feedback from the right side, Podolski thrust hard kick right foot which tore the nets Denmark. The goal was increasingly felt special for Podolski in the 100 international matches for Germany.
Left behind one goal, Denmark tried to get up. It did not take long for Denmark to obtain a balancing goals. At the 24th minute, a header into the net Krohn-Dehli Manuel Neuer to change the score to 1-1. Starting from the corner, the ball leading to Nicklas Bendtner, and then send feedback to the Krohn-Dehli who did not waste the opportunity.
Lars Bender goal celebration, which became decisive German victory over Denmark at the Lviv Arena, June 17, 2012. (Image Copyright JEFF PACHOUD / AFP)
Entering the 37th minute, Germany had the opportunity to again lead from a free kick situation. However, the efforts failed to lead Podolski scored for his hard shot from the goal Andersen thin hull. The first round was just as strong ending 1-1 to Germany and Denmark.
Beginning the second half, Denmark's turn this time to take the initiative to attack. The first chance in the second half was directly present at the 50th minute. Receiving feedback Bendtner, Jakob Poulsen kick off a still hit a pole outside the goal Neuer. Germany finally conceded to survive the second time. Having this opportunity, both teams come up with a slow tempo. Germany coach Joachim Loew, include two players to refresh the team. Andre Schurrle and Miroslav Klose and Mario Gomez replaces Podolski. While Denmark began to degrade Christian Poulsen and Niki Zimling issue.
Luck seemed to favor the Germans. At the 80th minute, Germany gained the winning goal through the action of Lars Bender. Ozil breakthrough bait Bender leads right to the foot that helped pushed up the attack. Faced with Andersen, Bender without the trouble of changing the score to 2-1 to the Germans who apparently survived until dispersal.
These results lead Germany lead Group B with nine points. While Denmark steps must be stopped because the other match, Portugal successfully sank the Netherlands with a score of 2-1. In the quarter-finals, Germany will be met Greece, Portugal while dealing with the Czech Republic.
Denmark vs Germany starting lineup:
Denmark (4-1-4-1): 1-Stephan Andersen; 4-Daniel Agger, 3-Simon Kjaer, 5-Simon Poulsen, 6-Lars Jacobsen; 7-William Kvist; 21-Niki Zimling (2-Christian Poulsen 79 '), 19-Jakob Poulsen (Tobias Mikkelsen 23-82'), 9-Michael Krohn-Dehli, 8-Christian Eriksen; 11-Nicklas Bendtner
Reserves: 22-Kasper Schmeichel, 16-Anders Lindegaard, 20-Thomas Kahlenberg, 15-Michael Silberbauer, 10-Dennis Rommedahl, 12-Andrew Bjelland, 17-Nicklas Pedersen, 14-Lasse Schone, 18-Daniel Wass, 13-Jores Okore
Germany (4-2-3-1): 1-Manuel Neuer; 14-Holger Badstuber, 5-Mats Hummels, 16-Philipp Lahm, 15-Lars Bender; 7-Bastian Schweinsteiger, 6-Sami Khedira; 10-Lukas Podolski (9-Andre Schurrle 64 '), 13-Thomas Mueller (18-Toni Kroos 84'), 8-Mesut Ozil; 23-Mario Gomez (11-Miroslav Klose 74 ')
Reserves: 17-Per Mertesacker, 12-Tim Wiese, 4-Benedikt Howedes, 22-Ron-Robert Zieler, 3-Marcel Schmelzer, 21-Marco Reus, 2-Ilkay Gundogan, 19-Mario Goetze
Referee: Carlos Velasco Carballo (Spain)
