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The Dutch started World Cup qualifying with a wimper, their 2-0 victory giving Oranje supporters more cause for concern than elation.
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Shipped from abroad, Euro 2012: Looking forward from Group B after Day 10
Jun 17, 2012, 8:45 PM EDT
Germany cruised through Group B with a perfect record, but a revitalized Portugal was the story of Euro 2012′s Group of Death.
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Shipped from Aboard, Euro 2012: Team of the day, memories from Group B’s closing round
Jun 17, 2012, 7:48 PM EDT
Germany and Portugal are on to the quarterfinals, while the Netherlands are left to wonder what they’ve gained by deviating from the legacy of Total Football.
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Curing nightmares, forgetting Ronaldo, and Netherlands-Portugal: Sunday’s Euro 2012 B-Side
Jun 17, 2012, 3:48 AM EDT
For better of worse, the Netherlands’ nightmare ends today, with Portugal’s best player, Nani, likely to have something to saw about it.
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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Looking forward from Group B after Day 6
Jun 13, 2012, 10:05 PM EDT
Germany is clearly Euro 2012′s best team, but with the competition playing catch up, the favorites must continue to improve is they’re to claim their first major title since 1996.
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Shipped from abroad, Euro 2012: Group B’s second round memories, team of the day, and lessons
Jun 13, 2012, 8:23 PM EDT
Germany dominates Wednesday’s Team of the Day, a day that may end a short chapter in Dutch soccer history.
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Two Mario Gomez goals leave the Dutch on a wing and a prayer after losing 2-1 to Germany on Wednesday.
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As it happened: Germany, Portugal sit top of Group B; Dutch lose second straight
Jun 13, 2012, 11:24 AM EDT
It might be the best day of Euro 2012′s group stage. Portugal and Denmark pick up where they left off in qualifying, which northern Europe rivals Germany and Netherlands meet with Dutch backs to the wall.
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Rivalries renewed, unexpected desperation, and Netherlands-Germany: Wednesday’s Euro 2012 B-Side
Jun 13, 2012, 3:13 AM EDT
One of the world’s great soccer rivalries is rekindled on Wednesday, with the Netherlands needing a win over Germany to keep a quarterfinal spot in focus.
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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Group of Death aims scythe at the Netherlands
Jun 9, 2012, 7:41 PM EDT
Think the Netherlands’ loss was only one game? Perhaps, but with Germany up next and one tiebreaker out of their hands, it’s a very tough road to the quarterfinals.
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The first major upset saw a flat, tiring but still dominant Dutch pushed to the brink after Denmark grabbed an opening match victory.
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As it happened, Euro 2012: Germany begins title quest; Netherlands rocked
Jun 9, 2012, 11:23 AM EDT
The Netherlands start their Euro 2012 against Denmark while a young Germany team get their chance to show if expectations are well-placed when they take on Portugal. Here’s the live thread.
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Ronaldo, van Persie, and the tournament favorites: Saturday’s Euro 2012 playlist
Jun 9, 2012, 2:28 AM EDT
Is it the Group of Death? Who knows, though there’s little doubt Group B is the most anticipated of Euro 2012.
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Saturday’s pre-Euro 2012 friendlies: Dutch pre-tournament rituals
Jun 2, 2012, 5:17 PM EDT
Last weekend’s pre-Euro 2012 friendlies saw a handful qualified teams walk through some mildly interesting matches. This weekend, the results were noticeably better.
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Today we’re examining the four teams from Group B; Holland is a second-tier tournament favorite, but a side that could leave a mark thanks to special talents like Robin van Persie.
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Saturday’s pre-Euro 2012 friendlies: Germans, Dutch stumble; Spain’s understudies cruise
May 26, 2012, 5:16 PM EDT
Spain were convincing with a second choice lineup, while fellow Euro 2012 favorites Germany and the Netherlands were dealt Saturday losses.
