22 June 2006, by Tom Kundert

Holland next up for buoyant Portugal

One defeat in nine matches augurs well for Scolari’s team

As expected Argentina finished top of Group C, meaning that Portugal will face Holland in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday evening.

The Dutch will hold no fears for the Portuguese, who boast an excellent record against their powerful European opponents.

The two nations have met a total of nine times and only once has Holland got the better of Portugal. The Iberians have won five of the matches, and there have been three draws.

The two teams last met in the 2004 European championships in Portugal, with the host nation running out 2-1 winners thanks to a Ronaldo header (pictured) and a spectacular Maniche strike.

Full history

30/06/2004 - Portugal 2-1 Holland - Euro 2004
30/04/2003 - Holland 1-1 Portugal - Friendly
28/03/2001 - Portugal 2-2 Holland - World Cup 2002 qualifying
11/10/2000 - Holland 0-2 Portugal - World Cup 2002 qualifying
10/02/1999 - Portugal 0-0 Holland - Friendly
22/02/1995 - Holland 0-1 Portugal - Friendly
12/02/1992 - Portugal 2-0 Holland - Friendly
16/10/1991 - Holland 1-0 Portugal - Euro 1992 qualifying
17/10/1990 - Portugal 1-0 Holland - Euro 1992 qualifying

Played: 9
Won: 5
Drew: 3
Lost: 1
Goals scored: 11
Goals conceded: 5