Euro 2012 Photos

Germany defeat the Netherlands 2-1

June 14, 2012 02:21

Germany dealt a heavy blow to the Netherlands as they defeated the Dutch 2-1 in a must win clash. The Oranje are now on the brink of Euro elimination.

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The Dutch needed to win this game after a shock loss to Denmark in their opening clash. But Germans had other plans and Joachim Loew's side just about managed to thwart any hopes of a Dutch revival. (AFP Photo)
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The 'Oranje' fans did come out in numbers in expectation. But they were not obliged by their heroes as Netherlands slumped to a 2-1 defeat. (AFP Photo)
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It was Mario Gomez who opened the scoring. He settled down whatever nerves the Germans might have been carrying. (AFP Photo)
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It was all Germany after that initial burst as they continued to pile on the pressure while the Dutch continued to look shabby. (AFP Photo)
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Mario Gomez, who did not look the part during the recently concluded Champions League final, finally came to fore yet again in the Euro 2012. He netted another brilliant goal to give Germany a solid 2-0 lead. (AFP Photo)
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Dutch coach Bert van Maarwijk looked on in vain as his side could not put up much resistance. (AFP Photo)
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Robin van Persie squandered a slurry of chances and was a pale shadow of his Arsenal avatar in the Premier League. (AFP Photo)
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But it eventually was van Persie that gave the Dutch a sniff of a chance scoring a fine goal. It came too late though as Germany crushed Netherlands' hopes. A miracle is what is needed for the Oranje now to qualify for the next stage. (AFP Photo)
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A German fans looks funny and bright as Germany knock Netherlands down in a crucial Group B encounter at the Metalist, Kharkiv. (AFP Photo)

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