Portugal star Nani disappointed with the loss against Denmark – Euro 2012 News
Portugal star, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Denmark-c2884. However the winger reiterated that the Selecao have experienced play-offs before and can still qualify for next year’s European championship.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734 to legend Luis Figo backed the team to secure three points rather than settle for a draw, which would have also secured qualification.
The Navigators went into the game with proficiency in attack but their defensive woes had been clearly outlined in their last fixture against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iceland-c2921. The Strákarnir okkar were able to slam three past the hapless Portugal backline and the need for Ricardo Carvalho’s return was further highlighted at Estadio do Dragao.
In Denmark, it was a different case however as the visitors were unable to create a lot of opportunities and only managed to get on the score sheet with a trademark free kick from their inspirational captain.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Krohn-Dehli-c25321’s deflected effort crept past Rui Patricio on the 14th minute.
The Brondby star let fly from inside the area and his shot got a lucky deflection that eventually allowed it to be bundled home.
Following their impressive start, the Danish team looked to build on their score line and did so when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nicklas-Bendtner-c27726 netted his side’s second of the night with a calm finish.
Currently plying his trade at Sunderland on-loan, the striker showed that he still possessed the ability to play on the highest stage when he tapped in a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dennis-Rommedahl-c10929 pass in the second half.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 were unable to quell the threat of their opponents and only managed to score from a typical set piece by Ronaldo.
The Madrid ace was able to notch yet another goal when his 25-yard free kick raced into the top corner on ninety-two minutes. However by then the home side had secured a comfortable victory and a clear passage to Euro 2012.
Following the lacklustre display, midfielder Luis Nani expressed his disappointment on his team’s result but reiterated that with their experience they could yet book their spot in next year’s showpiece event.
"There are days like this. We are sad, this result is a disappointment for everyone,” he said.
"But we know we will have a second chance in the play-offs, we have been through this before,” the Manchester United forward was quoted as saying.
With all their hopes pinned on their play-off, Paulo Bento and his team will have to be at their very best to ensure that they play in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Poland-c2983 next year.
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