The bigger of today’s two fixtures, two leading contenders for the championship face-off in the tournament’s early days. The elegance and skill of the Dutch go up against the youth and the skill of the Germans. Who will prevail in this epic battle? Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have all got players to watch in what is expected to be a top fixture.
Netherlands –
Their shock 1-0 defeat to minnows Denmark has left them in a very dangerous situation, and a possible exit early from the tournament. A loss to Germany tonight will see their campaign come to an end. Along with on the field problems, they are also dogged by off-the-field matters, as rumors about some unrest in the Dutch camp surface. Many feel that these factors might play a part tonight, as the odds of a Dutch victory are at 3.30.
Germany -
Fresh from their hard fought 1-...