Affelay said in the after game interview that Netherlands loss is like Barcelona to Cheslea. He didn't do that bad of a performance considering he was out almost all this season and just returned back, but he will be one to watch for most. The group has just gotten tougher for Netherlands now.
Cryuff said in a interview don't underesitmate Denmark. He said they are a bit stronger than Portugal, due to their team work ability which Portugal lack as you said seeing CR going back to mid and all.
Well, Nani doesn't get that much playing time when you think about it, or at least much encouragement. If he departs this year from United wherever he may go he will see a starting role and may improve well for his sakes and Portugals.
His one cross/kick nailed the post if it was lower would have been in as Neuer was careless on that. CR and Nani were by far the best for Portugal, but still not there good performance.
I'm going to give group D to France, but than England and Sweden can pull upset, Ukraine being home team may have a little advantage. I'll just take a guess/assumption that France finish 1st followed by maybe Sweden/England.
Group B reminds me of 2008 group C which had Netherlands, Italy, France, and Romania. Netherlands always getting the worse group lol
Both teams offence was amazing, but defence was the worst I've seen. Counter attack = success VS either Argentina/Brazil which is what Germany and Netherlands used at South Africa. I give Argentina defence a rating of 2/10 and Brazil around 4/10 were as their attacking can range from 8 or 10 out of 10, and midfield can use a little work. Messi has picked up, but he is every nation target man keep Messi quiet you'll stop Argentina or at least stand 80% to stop them. I hope Argentina pick up, ATM Uruguay is the most promising team in South America followed by Paraguay. Uruguay is second to Spain this month followed by Germany at 3rd and Netherlands at 4th.