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Finland and Switzerland must register their first points on Friday as they take on Spain and Germany respectively, the two sides setting the early pace in Group A following opening-day victories.Return to formSpain defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the opening fixture of the UEFA [url=http://www.matrixdesigns.com/aims/Inquiry.html]minnesota vikings jerseys[/url] European Women's Under-19 Championship, and four hours later were joined on three points by Germany after their [url=http://pucanguilla.org/Public_site.html]baltimore ravens jerseys[/url] 4-0 success against the hosts Finland. It was a welcome return to form for the Germans, who failed to reach the knockout stages when they staged the 2003 event.Mental scarsThe Finns were beaten 6-0 in a March friendly by Germany, and coach Jarmo Matikainen admitted the mental scars of that loss had been opened as a powerful German side took to the field in Hyvinkää. Speaking to uefa.com today, the affable 44-year-old said: "Mentally it was difficult, but we have mentally strong girls and they're already looking forward and are focused on the next game."'Psychological pressure'As they did not have to beinvolved in qualifying, Matikainen said his side found the going tough against the three-time winners of this event: "They were faced with all the aspects you don't have in friendly games - the tempo, the physical side, and it's a huge event for the players which brings psychological pressure as well."Eventual winnersSpain had no such problems against Switzerland, Miriam, Irune and Jade all finding the net. They lost their opening match last year but were within five minutes of qualifying for the semi-finals before a goal from Norway's Guro Knutsen extinguished their hopes of a fine recovery. France qualified at Spain's expense and went on to win the tournament.'Physically strong'Although Spanish footballers are renowned for their cultured style, Matikainen is not expecting such an approach tomorrow. "I've spoken with Denmark coach Per Rud as they played Spain in qualifying and we're going to be prepared for a side who are physically very strong, skilful and also very direct."Ten goalsGermany certainly showed two of those qualities against Finland, although they attacked down the wings and through central midfield players Peggy Kuznik and Karolin Thomas rather than taking the long-ball route. Silvia Neid's side have now scored ten goals without reply in two championship games, having beaten England 6-0 last July.International centurionTwo of the scorers from that day, Lena Goessling and Simone Laudehr, also found the net against Finland, with Anja Mittag and Melanie Behringer [url=http://www.caribglass.com/products/maceutical.html]buffalo bills jerseys[/url] opening and completing the scoring. Neid, who played over 100 games for Germany, said her side "were very effective in our use of the wings" as they scored three second-half goals to dampen the spirits of the large home support.Eye for goalThe Switzerland full-backs appear to be in for a busy evening as their side look to get back on track, although Béatrice von Siebenthal's team has enough quality to trouble any [url=http://www.hotelsurguru.com/finterest.html]cheap cincinnati bengals jerseys[/url] of the finalists. Lara Dickenmann was the Most Valuable Player against Spain despite being on the losing side, while Vanessa Bürki proved with six goals in four second qualifying round games that she has an eye for goal which could yet see her set the group alight. Related ItemsHat-trick propels Mittag upwards
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