Comments on: As it happened: Germany, Portugal sit top of Group B; Dutch lose second straight

By: Richard Farley

Richard Farley — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:01:58 +0000

I’m going a different way, but I had him a close second. You can’t allow a game-tying goal like that and by MotM if others on your team deserve the honor. It’s the nature of a defender’s job to judge them by their errors … which is a shame, because he was definitely my MotM before Bendtner scored.

By: ndnut

ndnut — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:59:36 +0000

Man of the match: Pepe. Dude scored a goal and always seemed to be there on defense except Denmark’s 2nd goal. Still my MOTM.

By: tylerbetts

tylerbetts — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:11:30 +0000

I’m not sure Germany is ever content with only one point. They are Germany after all.

By: Richard Farley

Richard Farley — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:03:19 +0000

Looking better all the time, right? I’m not sure Portugal gets out of this one with a draw, and for some reason, I think Germany might be content with 1 point on Sunday if they win today.

By: Richard Farley

Richard Farley — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:02:21 +0000

Eh, that’s what we’re here for … though I feel you.

By: tylerbetts

tylerbetts — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:53:10 +0000

Also, really regretting I can’t take a long lunch today and find a soccer bar to watch these two games. I should have planned my meetings better!

By: tylerbetts

tylerbetts — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:52:25 +0000

What are the odds this group goes the way of the US’ group at Confed Cup 09 with Germany winning all three games, the other teams each winning a single game, and goal differential being the driving factor?

By: Steve Davis

Steve Davis — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:41:35 +0000

12:42: Well … never mind

By: Steve Davis

Steve Davis — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:40:48 +0000

12:40 ET: I’m guessing there are a crap-ton of people in Orange loving this result so far