Standing Positions after Group 1 World Cup Qualifying Matches

Portugal V Hungary All the attention was upon Portugal and most of the fans were worried about hither and tether and things going neither. But Portugal managed a win despite losing Cristiano Ronaldo which rules him out of their last qualifying Group match against Malta. This away match was extremely crucial with Portugal needing a win for keeping their hopes alive along with Denmark’s victory. Portugal had Ronaldo limping out of the match in as early as the 27^th minute but have secured a place at the playoffs with Malta at home on the coming Wednesday. Portugal crossed the hurdles with opening goals from Simao Sambrosa and Liedson and courtesy Denmark’s victory over Sweden allowing Portugal to capture second place ahead of Sweden.

Denmark meanwhile continued their prominent march ahead by securing their World Cup berth after beating Sweden at home. The Danish team has defied all odds and qualified for the South Africa World Cup with a solitary goal from Jacob Poulsen. The victory has the coach, Olsen’s praise upon the team that had been under huge criticism regarding the behavior of the players, the unity in the team and the presence of Nicklas Bendtner with his indifference towards the team.

The qualifying campaign has been a dramatic turn of events after recuperating from the social harmony. So it’s high time for the national coach, Olsen to select his squad from among the established players like Tamasson, Larson and Christian Poulsen and the newer units.