Germany is one of the contenders for the trophy. Germany played brilliantly at the World Cup 2010. This Euro can get them to a different German era if they are able grab the championship.
Group B
opponents - Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal
Past Records in
Euro
Germany (West Germany at that time) won the European
Championship in their first try at Euro 1972, beating Soviet Union 3-0 in the
final.
However, they were unable to defend the title as they
were defeated by Czechoslovakia in the final in penalty shootout by 5-3.
West Germany earned their second European title at Euro
1980 as they defeated Belgium 2-1 in the final.
Germany were eliminated from the first round at Euro
1984.
In 1988, West Germany’s hope of winning on home soil was
ruined by Netherlands after losing 2-1 in semifinals.
In Euro 1992, Germany reached the final but lost to
surprise winners Denmark by 2-0 in the final.
Reunited Germany won their first major international
title in 1996 Euro as they defeated Czech Republic 2-1 in the final by scoring
a golden goal.
In Euro 2000, the aging German side was eliminated in the
first round.
Germany was again knocked out from the first round in
Euro 2004, when they drew first two matches and lost the third.
Euro 2008
Germany entered the qualifying campaign of Euro 2008 with
Joachim Low as head coach. The qualifying campaign was excellent which included
an away win against San Marino by 13-0.
Germany was placed in group B in the final tournament
alongside Poland, Croatia and Austria. Germany won two and was defeated by
Croatia to reach the quarter-finals. In the quarter-finals they faced Portugal.
Germany dominated the game and went on to win 3-2 to reach the semis. In the
semi-finals they faced Turkey, but put on shaky performance in the beginning.
However, Germany was able to reach the final where got defeated to Spain by
1-0.
Euro 2012
Road to
Qualification
Germany entered the Euro 2012 win record ten wins out of
ten, to finish top of the table.
Probable
Line-up
Neuer
Boateng – Mertesacker
– Badstuber – Lahm(c)
Khedira
Ozil - Schweinsteiger
Müller – Gómez - Podolski
Most capped
Players
Miroslav Klose– 115 caps (63 goals)
Lukas Podolski – 96 caps (43 goals)
Bastian Schweinsteiger – 90 caps (23 goals)
Top Goalscorers
Miroslav Klose – 63 goals
Lukas Podolski – 43 goals
Bastian Schweinsteiger – 23 goals
Man To Watch
Mesut Ozil had an excellent season with Real Madrid. He
played the most of the games as a playmaker in the heart of Madrid’s midfield
with a lot of goals and assists to his name. His brilliant display in World Cup
2010 has made him one of the most interesting player to watch in World
football. This year might be the German’s year if he continues his excellent
form. Hope to see a lot of Mesut Ozil Euro 2012 jerseys in this Euro.
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