Greece V Denmark

[hellas_08]

International Friendly
Karaskaki - Pireas - Greece

Athens Time: February 11th 2009 21:15
Adelaide Time: February 12th 2009 5:45am

TV:
Greece : MEGA Channel
Australia: TBD

Streams: will be shown closer to kickoff

ΕΛΛΑΣ

[hellas_08]

tommorow morning @ 5:45am
cant wait

hope to see the youngsters get more game time.

[Pao Thyra 13]

Its only a freindly.

[hellas_08]

yea i realise it is a friendly

[hellas_08]

i support thr ethniki unlike others

[Translator]

1-7

[totsreds08]

is agger playing?

[hellas_08]

is agger playing?

yea

[Pao Thyra 13]

i support thr ethniki unlike others

Whats that supposed to mean??

[hellas_08]

i support thr ethniki unlike others

Whats that supposed to mean??

well writing " it is only a friendly" means that you dont care about the ethniki .

[hellas_08]

links to game
http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=30000&part=sports

[totsreds08]

agger to score a hat trick

[hellas_08]

denmark isnt going to beat us especially at home

[totsreds08]

denmark isnt going to beat us especially at home

none of your teams are ever going to lose ay?

[hellas_08]

do u really think that denmark could beat GREECE in pireas?????

[The Boy Rooney]

ellas-4
danes-1

[totsreds08]

do u really think that denmark could beat GREECE in pireas?????

do you really think panathainakos (spelling) could beat villareal

[hellas_08]

do u really think that denmark could beat GREECE in pireas?????

do you really think panathainakos (spelling) could beat villareal

yea i have cofindence that we will beat villarreal .

p.s
almost got the right spelling
it is panathinaikos

[hellas_08]

HT GREECE 0 DENMARK 0

[hellas_08]

85th minute 1-1

[hellas_08]

good effort from the boys unlucky not to win

FT greece 1-1 denmark

[Pao Thyra 13]

i support thr ethniki unlike others

Whats that supposed to mean??

well writing " it is only a friendly" means that you dont care about the ethniki .

See thats how stupid you are. By writing it is only a friendly it means that im not fussed by what the score is in this game.

[THE MITSOS]

hellas08 you live in a fantasy world with your head up your arse mate.
get over your self.... as for pana beating v villareal... any one who actually knows what they are talking about would not be that confident.

[hellas_08]

alright fine whatever guys

[ruud]

who cares about friendlies

[povman_2009]

who cares about friendlies

People whose countries win, but not those who fail to beat lowly ranked opponents, like say Tunisia

[hellas_08]

lol

[hellas_08]

Greece, Denmark draw in Piraeus

Greece and Denmark played to a 1-1 draw in Wednesday's friendly at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium. Fanis Gekas' goal on 61 minutes canceled out Jonas Borring's opener before Per Kroldrup hit the post in what was an entertaining affair.

That is not to say the match was taken lightly by any means, Otto Rehhagel knowing it was an important tune-up for his men ahead of their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Israel.

Given the circumstances, one can see why Greece were off to a quick start, forwards Giorgos Samaras and Fanis Gekas posing the most significant attacking threats.

It was the latter who won a free kick on the edge of Denmark's area in the 12th minute, though Giorgos Karagounis' ensuing effort deflected off the wall and flew high of Thomas Sorensen's upright.

While the Greeks looked comfortable and composed, their opponents seemed considerably less assured. As if to underline the point, Per Kroldrup's errant back pass to his goalkeeper was intercepted by Gekas, who tried to cut the ball to an onrushing Angelos Charisteas but was denied by Sorensen's intervention.

The Portsmouth striker remained active for the Greeks, and minutes later he was in on goal again. After latching onto a ball over-the-top, Gekas beat both of Denmark's central defenders and squared for Angelos Basinas, who directed his shot straight at Sorensen from a promising position.

For a footballer who has played sparingly this season, Gekas looked particularly in the mood on the night. And, on 21 minutes, Giourkas Seitaridis' pinpoint cross reached the striker, whose first touch took him too far wide as he failed to beat Sorensen from an acute angle.

The Danes fashioned their first opportunity on 25 minutes, Daniel Jensen lashing his effort from the edge of the area off target after Nicklas Bendtner's cushioned header.

But Greece were quick to reassert their dominance, Basinas testing Sorensen with a low drive that the goalkeeper did well to hold.

The Stoke City man was called into action again three minutes from halftime. Gekas broke free and turned his defender, but watched Sorensen parry his elegant flick and subsequently his follow-up.

The Greeks would rue their first-half misses as Denmark opened the scoring four minutes into the second half. The hosts had yet to find their rhythm after Otto Rehhagel made five changes at halftime, and a quick Danish attack was enough to unravel them, Jonas Borring ultimately beating Alexandros Tzorvas with a powerful strike from the edge of the area. It was the Midtjylland player's first goal for country at the senior level, and one which lifted his side's spirits, albeit temporarily.

Though Morton Olsen's men settled, the Greeks would peg back just after the hour mark. Karagounis' whipped ball to the far post was knocked back across the face of goal by Vasilis Torosidis, and with Sorensen stranded Gekas had the simplest of finishes as he pushed the ball into an empty net.

Greece were denied a winner on 80 minutes, Sorensen tipping Kostas Katsouranis' volley over the crossbar. Seconds later Karagounis would try his luck, but the Panathinaikos talisman pulled his effort wide of the post after a driving run.

Otto Rehhagel's men were nearly left to rue their misses again as Denmark could have snatched their own winner five minutes from time, Kroldrup hitting the post from close range.

Greece now turn their attention to Israel, their nearest group rivals in World Cup Qualifying. The sides, separated by a single point, will play twice in five days in a series that could determine their South Africa 2010 fates.

Greece (Otto Rehhagel) - Chalkias (Tzorvas 46'), Seitaridis, Dellas (Moras 46'), Kyrgiakos (Papadopoulos 46'), Torosidis (Spyropoulos 75'), Basinas (Katsouranis 46'), Tziolis, Karagounis, Charisteas (Liberopoulos 46'), Samaras, Gekas

Denmark (Morten Olsen) - Thomas Sorensen, Chris Sorensen, Agger, Kroldrup, Jacobsen (Jakob Poulsen 61'), Rommedahl, Christian Poulsen, Borring (Kristensen 81'), Jensen (Andreasen 46'), Nordstrand, Bendtner (Larsen 79')

Goals - Borring (49'), Gekas (61')

Bookings - Jensen (35'), Agger (70')

[hellas_08]

Greek winless streak continues with Denmark draw

Greece and Denmark played out an intriguing draw in Piraeus, as Theofanis Gekas cancelled out Thomas Borring's early second half breakthrough to assure friendly spoils were shared on Wednesday night. In front of a disappointingly small crowd at the Giorgos Karaiskakis, Greece showed sparks of stylish football ahead of their crucial qualifier with Israel in Ramat Gan next month; however, the 'Galanoleuki' went winless for a third consecutive match as a resolute Denmark defense denied Otto Rehhagel's men of a victory.

Predicted to be a tight encounter, Greece emerged as the dominant side in the early going; the EURO 2004 winners peppering Danish 'keeper Thomas Sorenson with a handful of efforts in the opening minutes.

Giorgos Karagounis looked to give Greece an early lead when he flashed an eleventh minute free-kick goal wards. The Panathinaikos midfielder narrowly missed as his effort was first deflected by Danish defenders before rapidly sailing over the crossbar.

Portsmouth teammates Theofanis Gekas and Angelos Basinas then looked to combine in order to send Greece ahead. Olympiakos defender Vasilis Torosidis sent a pinpoint pass for Gekas, who then laid the ball off for Basinas. The former AEK Athens midfielder fired a tarnished effort towards the Denmark goal, resulting in routine work for Sorensen.

While Gekas was playing an active role in the Greek attack, at the other end it was Daniel Jensen who began to brew chances for the visiting Danes. Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner controlled an aerial pass to find the Werder Bremen man, who then fired a volleyed effort just wide of Kostas Chalkias' goal.

Karagounis resumed the Greek attack shortly after. The inspirational midfielder rid himself of two defenders with a brilliant ball control, but left the shot for teammate Basinas who was agonizingly denied a goal thanks to an outstretched Sorensen.

Giorgos Samaras utilized his aerial strength fluently to spring striking partner Gekas on a head-to-head with Sorensen. The Pompey striker managed to toe-poke the loose ball, but the chance was sent to waste as Soresen's active presence in goal forced Gekas to produce a rushed, weak, and inaccurate effort.

With the Greek bench in dismay of the lack of finishing, Denmark manager Morten Olsen was left ruing in a likewise manner when Dennis Rommedahl failed to deposit the ball in a gaping Greek goal. Rounding PAOK shotstopper, the Ajax Amsterdam winger was plagued by a bad angle as he was unable to send an accurate effort into the back of the Greek net.

With a refreshing pace of end-to-end football captivating the sparse audience on hand Karaiskaki, it was surprising that neither side could net a breakthrough after the first forty-five minutes.

After a handful of changes for both sides, further proving the desire of both managers to experiment with their squad, the second half got off to a rapid start.

It seemed like Greece was just getting settled with its new line-up when Denmark surged into Greek territory less than five minutes into the second frame. Jakob Poulsen marked his international debut with a fine assist towards Jonas Borring, who made easy work of the finish by beating a sprawled Alexandros Tzorvas with a low strike to the bottom right-hand corner.

Unsettled by Denmark's quick start after the interval, Greece slowly deteriorated a stiff Denmark defense with offensive excursions of its own.

Collaborative brilliance on the ball from Giourkas Seitaridis initiated a mouth-watering play by the Greeks. The Atletico Madrid defender made his marker look foolish on the right flank with fancy footwork freeing up space for the fullback to send a back pass towards Greece captain Karagounis. A deep cross into the box was met by the steady left leg of Torosidis, who played the ball square for an unmarked Gekas; allowing the striker to easily finish the play with a much deserved goal.

With Greece still desperate for another goal, which would likely be the decider in this match, Nikos Liberopoulos looked to live up to his reputation of 'super-sub' when he fired a curling effort unattractively wide of Sorensen's goal.

After a bit of hesitancy on previous stints of possession, Kostas Katsouranis finally released an effort on goal, forcing the best out of Stoke City shot stopper Sorensen, as the 'keeper pushed the effort over the bar for a corner.

Remaining quiet in attack as Greece asserted offensive pressure on the Danish backline, Denmark's offense went on a trek into Greek territory, hoping to grab a late goal. Martin Vingaard swung a routine-looking free-kick into the Greek box, but the swerve on the ball saw Greek 'keeper Tzorvas drop the ball, nearly allowing Per Kroldrup to slot the ball home, but the Greeks were rescued as the Dane was denied by Tzorvas' leg before smashing the follow-up off the post.

Eintracht Frankfurt' Liberopoulos has secured memorable game-winning goals against Moldova during Greece's qualifying campaign for EURO 2008, but another inaccurate try, this time with a free-header near the edge of the penalty area during stoppage time, proved Liberopoulos lacked his lethal touch on this night.

The final whistle signalled a third consecutive home game without a win for the Greeks, who will now look towards a meeting with Israel in Ramat Gan next month. Like Greece, Denmark also leads its World Cup Qualifying group, but will face a tricky test when they visit Malta on matchday five.

Greece 1-1 Denmark
Gekas 61' - Borring 49'

Yellow Cards:
Greece - none.
Denmark - Jensen 35', Agger 70'

Greece (Otto Rehhagel): Chalkias (46' Tzorvas), Seitaridis, Torosidis (75' Spyropoulos), Dellas (46' Papadopoulos), Kyrgiakos (46' Moras), Tziolis, Karagounis, Basinas (46' Katsouranis), Samaras, Charisteas (46' Liberopoulos), Gekas.

Denmark (Morten Olsen): T. Sorensen, Jacobsen (61' J. Poulsen), C. Sorensen, Agger, Kroldrup, C. Poulsen, Jensen (46' Andreasen), Borring (82' Kristensen), Rommedahl, Nordstrand (46' Vingaard), Bendtner (79' Larsen).

Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco

Venue: Giorgos Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Athens, Greece.

[ruud]

who cares about friendlies

People whose countries win, but not those who fail to beat lowly ranked opponents, like say Tunisia

ouch that really hurt

failbait