Germany vs Portugal

Mon 16 June, 11:00 pm Bangkok time GMT+7 - Match Thread

Venue: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

Group Stage: Group G

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One paper at least, this opening group G fixture looks like it will be well worth staying up for.

The build up to the match has been pretty dominated by Portugal's main man, Cristiano Ronaldo, in his battle to be fit for Portugal's first game.

The latest news on the morning of the game (Bangkok time) is that CR has been declared 100% fit to take on the Germans.

From the Germany squad, there are concerns over the fitness of Bastian Schweinstetger , who was airlifted to hospital on Sunday for tests on a troublesome knee. Phillip Lahm could move from his defensive role to to take up a position in midlfield, similar to where he has played for Bayern Munich for most of the season.

My prediction is Germany to win.

Starting line ups

Anybody know what TV channel the game is on?

Anybody know what TV channel the game is on?

I'm watching it on Thai Channel 8

Channel 8.

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I've got CTH but it doesn't show a channel 8

Penalty to Germany!

Muller to take...

The ref ain't taking no crap.

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GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!

As if a German was ever going to miss a penalty!

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The Germans turning up the heat now.

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Yep, it's been a decent opening 15 mins, let's hope it continues.

I've got CTH but it doesn't show a channel 8

Try Ch37 on CTH.

Ahh...finally found the elusive channel 8.

Thanks guys

Ahh...finally found the elusive channel 8.

Thanks guys

It's on Channel 5 as well on mine but the picture is lousy.

Anyway, glad you're managing to watch it

I'm liking this ref so far. Stamped his authority early on, decisive and won't be cowed.

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Portugal are more than a one man team, right?

Not a bad hit from Nani there

So close from Germany!

Entertaining game so far

Portugal in disarray.

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GOAL 2-0

Bullet header, have that

Other than Nani's effort nothing of note.

Ronaldo should come off as he ain't fit, but that's got nothing to do with Portugal getting run ragged.

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Ouch. Game over.

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Red Card for the Portugal defender, Pepe

He's lost the plot. Not the first time in his career he's done something like that.

It could be another goal fest this game now.

Petulant and again, decisive by the ref.

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As if a German was ever going to miss a penalty!

vorsprung durch technik

Andy Townsend said it wasn't a goal scoring opportunity and a yellow was sufficient..................I'll have whatever he's drinking!

Petulant and again, decisive by the ref.

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You're right. The ref has been excellent so far.