Kompas.comBE in Group B, Portugal feels the weight of this group. Because, in the group that there is Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. Like the word, Portugal must break through a narrow hole to pass to the next round. However, "Seleccao" determined to pass it."We have said before the draw that we will advance to the finals as a competitive team. We will try to make it difficult opponent in every game with the goal of victory," beber Bento.Despite having a big star Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal is not as good but four or eight years ago. They even had struggled in qualifying, before it finally passes through the play-offs. However, that does not mean this team be dismissed. In fact, Portugal has the potential to surprise. They have a good mental and more insistent.Since successfully penetrate the grand final of Euro 2004 on home turf, Portugal more confident and have high mental compete. They always managed to qualify for the group phase of the tournament in both the World Cup and European Cup. They've become semi-finalists for the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008 quarter-finalists. Unfortunately, Portugal did not have luck in the 2010 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo and his friends were knocked out of the last 16 after a bent Spain 0-1.Now, determined to carve the history of Portugal at Euro 2012. Portugal trip to Poland and Ukraine was occupied by smooth despite great players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, and Raul Meireles.At the start of qualifying, Portugal which was then coached Carlos Queiroz had a wobble. After a 4-4 draw by Cyprus, Portugal fell 0-1 at the hands of Norway. The two poor results make Queiroz position is threatened.After getting calls from local media, President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Gilberto Madail, finally sacked Queiroz as a head coach on September 9, 2010. Madail then flew to Madrid to see Jose Mourinho in order to lead Portugal against Denmark and Iceland. However, the offer was immediately countered by Real Madrid President Florentino Perez.Finally, Madail lifting coach Paulo Bento. Bento menghandirkan hope for Portugal. He successfully led Portugal to the group stage, despite having to go through the play-offs.Cristiano Ronaldo and his friends got up to beat Denmark (3-1), Iceland (3-1), Norway (1-0), and Cyprus (4-0). Unfortunately due to 1-2 defeat of Denmark in the ultimate party qualifying, Portugal must be the playoff diving after being runner-up group. They have lost only three points from Denmark as the ruler of the standings by collecting 19 points. Portugal finally made it to Poland and Ukraine after getting rid Bosnia 6-2 on aggregate.Bento has a tough task in round knock-out. Portugal are in Group B which is the group of death due to occupied Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. This group is expected to present a fierce game. Germany is a very ambitious team won atone for their failure at Euro 2008. While Holland become a serious contender in this group. In qualifying, the team made by Bert van Marwijk was impressed with the top of Group E.Bento remains calm despite his team being in the group of death. For him, there is no other option for his team than trying to get out of this group of death. Even the slightest chance, he said, can still be utilized as a success.Road to the final Group HDenmark 8 6 1 1 15-6 19Portugal 8 5 1 2 21-12 16Norway 8 5 1 2 10-7 16Iceland 8 1 1 6 6-14 4Cyprus 8 0 2 6 7-20 23-9-2010 Portugal 4-4 Cyprus7-9-2010 Norway 1-0 Portugal8-10-2010 Portugal 3-1 DenmarkIceland 1-3 Portugal 12-10-2010Portugal 1-0 Norweegia 4-6-20112-9-2011 Cyprus 0-4 Portugal7-10-2011 Portugal 5-2 IcelandDenmark 2-1 Portugal 11-10-2011Play off (home-away)Bosnia 0-0 Portugal 11-11-201115-11-2011 Portugal 6-2 BosniaRecords PortugalEuro 2008 quarter-finalsEuro 2004 FinalEuro 2000 SemifinalEuro 1996 quarter-finalsEuro 1992 qualifying roundEuro 1988 qualifying roundEuro 1984 SemifinalEuro 1980 Round kalifikasiEuro 1976 qualifying roundEuro 1972 qualifying roundEuro 1968 qualifying roundEuro 1964 qualifying roundEuro 1960 Quarterfinals
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