Denmark's renowned ability to punch above their weight at European Championships was borne out again on Saturday as they stunned one of the pre-tournament favourites Holland 1-0 in their Euro 2012 Group B clash.

A goal by 29-year-old journeyman forward Michael Krohn-Dehli proved sufficient to give the shock 1992 champions the points against a Dutch side that threatens to once again fail to deliver despite the team's enormous talent.

In the other 'Group of Death' match a superb second-half header by Mario Gomez - preferred to birthday boy Miroslav Klose up front - was enough to give three-time champions Germany a 1-0 win over Portugal in a largely disappointing encounter. -Photos by Agencies

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