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Poland Euro 2012 profile: Review of Poland’s team, coach and more
How Poland qualified for Euro 2012
Back on 18 April 2007, history was made when UEFA’s Executive Committee chose Poland as co-hosts of Euro 2012. The meeting took place in Cardiff. Poland’s joint bid with Ukraine received favour while competitors Croatia and Hungary suffered disappointment.
This summer’s event will mark Poland’s first ever hosting of the European Championship.
Greece Euro 2012 profile: Review of Greece’s team, coach and more
How Greece qualified for Euro 2012
Match by match, Greece played to prove that they deserve a spot in this year’s UEFA European Championship in Poland and Ukraine. They are one of the few teams to have qualified with an unbeaten record.
Group F runners-up Croatia pushed the Greeks to the wall. In 10 matches, the latter snatched 7 victories and drew thrice. With this formidable record during the qualifiers, Greece cruised to a top spot finish.
Poland vs Portugal Preview
Team News
In an interesting clash, Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny will be up against one of the world’s sharpest forwards, Cristiano Ronaldo. There’s good news for Sebastian Boenisch who’s recovered from a terrible knee injury. The Werder Bremen defender makes his return in Poland’s national team after a year out.
For Portugal, Carlos Martins and Varela are ruled out but 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup star Nelson Oliveira could make his debut. Paulo Bento could lose or benefit from the Real Madrid trio composed of Pepe, Fabio Coentrao and Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's starting XI.
Electrifying UEFA Euro 2012 finals draw to take place on Friday, December 2
The event will kick-off at 6:00pm CET (12:00pm EST, 5:00pm GMT and 7:00pm Ukraine local time) at the Palace of Arts in Kyiv. The 16 participants will be separated in four groups (from A to D) of four teams. Initially, the finalists will be drawn in four seeding pots. Poland and Ukraine, along with Spain and the Netherlands have been tagged as top seeds.
What is already confirmed is that co-hosts Poland will compete in the tournament as A1 contenders in Group A while Ukraine will vie as D1 contenders in Group D. Here’s a look at the pots again according to the UEFA National Team Coefficient:
Poland vs Italy Preview
Without the services of a few key players, Cesare Prandelli will have the opportunity to test the strength of other players. Antonio Cassano is in hospital trying to recover from his heart surgery whereas Giuseppe Rossi (knee injury) and Sebastian Giovinco (muscle strain) have been sidelined.Antonio Di Natale, Andrea Ranocchia and Andrea Barzagli will also not feature against Poland. The spotlight will firmly be on Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. The youngster is expected to partner Pazzini and Pepe upfront whereas De Rossi and Pirlo could play as starters in midfield.
Poland takes on Germany in a Bid to Test Themselves Ahead of Euro 2012
Poland will open the Municipal Stadium in Gdansk. The Stadium will be used in Euro 2012. There were some safety concerns about the smoke alarms. The DFB has said that the friendly will go ahead anyways. Poland alongside Ukraine is the host nation for next year’s European Championships. Joachim Loew has trimmed his squad ahead of the game. Mesut Özil, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Manuel Neuer will be rested for this match. They have been sent back to their respective clubs. Özil had a superb night against Austria as he scored twice and set up another goal.
Poland vs Mexico: Fit again Javier Hernandez fired up for friendly duty
After inspiring Mexico to glory at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Javier Hernandez took some time off. He then suffered a setback following a concussion. Eventually, Javier Hernandez couldn’t feature in Manchester United’s other pre-season games.However, the striker appeared as a substitute last Sunday as Man United enjoyed a goal feast at Old Trafford over Arsenal. Chicharito stepped onto the pitch at the 36th minute to replace goal scorer Danny Welbeck. Ahead of Friday’s Poland vs Mexico friendly, Javier Hernandez revealed his joy to play for El Tri again.
Greece vs Poland Report
Both sides created opportunities to score a winner, however an inability to convert chances at either end saw the game finish in a 0-0 stalemate. Kostas Mitrolgou and Robert Lewandowski had the best chances for each team in a forgettable affair at the Karaiskakis Stadium.The match was memorable in the sense that it was the international curtain call for Polish defender Michal Zewlakow. The 35-year-old player turned out for his country for the 102nd time and was given a standing ovation by all in attendance when he was substituted in the 62nd minute. It marked the end of a fine Polish career which has seen Zewlakow become Poland’s all-time leader in international caps.
Greece vs Poland Preview
The Polish side are trying to gear up for EURO 2012 with a series of friendly fixtures and are coming off a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Lithuania over the weekend. Greece meanwhile are aiming to qualify for the tournament and currently lead Group F of EURO 2012 qualifying with 11 points from five matches, ahead of Croatia, Georgia, and Israel in a tight section.
Greece squeaked through past Malta on Saturday with a 1-0 win courtesy of a last-gasp winner by Vasilis Torosidis in a Group F qualifier. Fernando Santos’ bunch were mediocre at best on the night in Ta’Qali where the hosts Malta so very nearly claimed a surprising point.
USA vs Poland Report
Poland wasted chances to beat the US in Chicago, but a confident American side kept their composure to hold their side level.
USA vs Poland Preview
US coach Bob Bradley almost has too many options to choose his squad from ahead of the friendly against Poland. The Americans are missing several MLS players competing in season fixtures, but that should not spoil Bradley’s plans in Chicago.
USA’s Overlooked Edson Buddle Praises Coach Bob Bradley Ahead Of Poland Friendly
The LA Galaxy player was on fire at the start of the MLS season, scoring as much as 9 goals in his side’s first 6 games. However, his form recently hasn’t been the best – which is why he was excluded from the USA’s man squad that will face Poland. The striker admitted in an interview with MLSsoccer.com.“I would love to be at that camp, but I’m not playing my greatest right now. So, I’m not too disappointed. I’m coming off a hamstring injury, and being in that environment would probably put some stress on my hamstring anyway.”
Following USA’s 2010 World Cup last 16 exit, speculations about the future of Coach Bob Bradley resounded everywhere. A vast portion of USA supporters questioned the manager’s ability to help the Americans achieve their goals in the world of football, and names such as Guus Hiddink became some people’s choice as a replacement for the criticized Bob Bradley.
Spain vs Poland – International Friendly Match Preview
Spain seem to have lost the scintillating brilliance that amazed audiences during Euro 2008. In South Africa last year, there were concerns over La Furia Roja’s performances throughout the 2009 Confederations Cup where they failed to clinch glory. Vicente del Bosque might explain Spain’s unimpressive form against Saudi Arabia and South Korea lately as the result of trying different tactics with less capped players like Jesus Navas and Pedro.
Either way, there is also the excuse that Spain’s players are visibly suffering to adapt to the 2010 FIFA World Cup official match ball, Jabulani. But is this the only reason why the Spanish allowed so many holes in defense for the Koreans to create goal scoring opportunities which they couldn’t take at the relief of the 2009 Confederations Cup bronze medalists?
Poland vs Serbia – International Friendly Match Preview
Since losing thrice on the trot between October 10th 2009 and November 14th 2009, Poland have never tasted defeat. They won their next four games, scoring twelve times in the process. Besides, their last encounter finished in a goalless draw.
Poland have the edge going into this fixture in terms of head-to-head. Both sides met thrice over the past few years. The first two meetings ended in draws whereas the last of those, played in December 2008, finished 1-0 in favor of the Poles. Ironically, it is by this score line that Serbia lost last Sunday. The most alarming thing in this defeat is that the opponents came in the name of minnows New Zealand.
Czech Republic v Poland European World Cup qualifier Match Preview
Things have astonishingly unfolded in Group 3 where Slovakia have the lead at the top of a congested table.
Whereas three points separate second-placed Slovenia from fifth-placed Poland in this six-team grid, five points detach the leaders Slovakia from the rest.
Anxiety and hope will surely reign in the camp of the Czechs ahead of Saturday’s crunch encounter at the Sparta Stadium against Poland.
Poland v Northern Ireland World Cup Qualifier Preview
The whole group can look completely different after this single upcoming match. A Poland win will put them in 2nd place in the group with a shot at winning the group, on the other hand, if Northern Ireland win, they can take top spot of the group if the Slovaks lose to the Czech Republic. The only sure thing about this group is that San Marino will finish last. The rest is fully open. San Marino have a 0-0-8 record with 1 goal scored and 37 conceded, so teams will look at San Marino to shore up...