Euro 2012: Day five as it happened

That's all from me for another day then, thanks for all your contributions. I'll be back in the same place tomorrow afternoon for two tales from the Group of Death. See you there...

Ludovic Obraniak of Bordeaux, he has got a sweet left foot, but he has also got a fiery temper if his reaction to being replaced in stoppage-time is anything to go by tonight.

The tournament keeps going strong, I think we all agree, and we could have our first casualties tomorrow night.

Denmark - fresh from beating Holland - can knock out Portugal with a win, while the Netherlands will go out if they lose to great rivals Germany.

The Germany v Netherlands game is live on BBC One and right here on the website.

Russia coach Dick Advocaat:

"Poland played very well tonight, under the risk of losing the chance to win a place in the last eight if they lost.

"Meanwhile, we allowed them to create too many chances in attack. That means we still need to strengthen our defence.

"We also played well and scored before the break and had many chances in the second half, but we missed them all.

"In general, I'd say the draw is a good result for us."

Poland captain Jakub Blaszczykowski:

"I think we deserve praise because all of us put a lot into this match.

"The tactics we set up before the match we carried out 100%. We're still in the tournament, so with this point a win in our final match puts us into the knockout stage."

After much head-scratching in Salford, we think we have cracked what can happen in Group A.

Russia need at least a point from their final game against Greece to qualify as of right.

If the Czech Republic draw with Poland and Russia lose then Russia still qualify because they defeated the Czechs earlier in the tournament.

Poland need to beat the Czechs to qualify and vice versa. Greece will qualify if they defeat Russia.

And if either Czech Republic or Poland win their game, and Russia are beaten by Greece - then Russia are out.

Got all that?

Jakub Blaszczykowski was named man of the match after that superb goal - he is currently being handed his award by former Middlesbrough schemer Christian Karembeu. Obviously.

I'm not sure about Andrey Arshavin. At times he is a brilliant player, but you could say at a push that he cost Russia a goal tonight. He gave it away cheaply and Poland countered to score. Although it was a cracking strike.

The standings in Group A are as follows then:

Russia are top on four points, Czech Republic are second on three, Poland have two, and Greece are bottom with one point.

With Greece to play Russia and Poland taking on Czech Republic in the final games on Saturday night, it is all to play for.

The highlights of this game and a clip of Jakub Blaszczykowski's belting strike are already live on the BBC Sport website. How's that for service?

A cracking game in the end then, and a draw was probably about the right result. Poland certainly look pleased enough with a point.

Ludovic Obraniak was taken off as he was about to take that free-kick - he was fuming.

Free-kick to Poland. Last chance.

Andrey Arshavin is absolutely cooked. He looks like me after 10 minutes of 5-a-side now. He's got his hands on his knees and doesn't want the ball.

The Poland fans are in superb voice. If it stays like this, all four teams in this group still have the chance to qualify after the final round of games.

You heard Mick, we are into 'don't lose it time'.

That's a big if Michael!

Poland are piling forward now. They can sense a win. Robert Lewandowski sees a low shot blocked, before left-back Sebastian Boenisch weaves between two tackles to thump over from 25 yards. Can they find a goal?

Adrian Mierzejewski is straight into the action, firing in a shot from 25 yards but it is never on target and flashes wide. Russia appear to be fading now, and it is the co-hosts who are on top. It's compelling stuff, it really is.

Eugen Polanski goes close! A cracking game. The Poland midfielder collects a pass on the edge of the six-yard box and drills it in low but goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev makes the save.

There are just over 20 minutes left in Warsaw, the game has slowed down a tad since that remarkable equaliser. But here's a chance for Russia! Alan Dzagoev is the danger man again, playing a one-two before sending in a low shot which is easily saved.

Dick Advocaat may start to think about two strikers he has got on the bench in Roman Pavlyuchenko and Pavel Pogrebnyak soon. Russia are starting to probe at goal again now.

Warsaw is banging now. What a great moment.

Just before that goal, Russia had a good chance to double their lead, and it was so frustrating from Andrey Arshavin. He did brilliantly to ride a tackle on the halfway line, stayed on his feet and motored away down the left. He had three men to pick out - but his pass was poor and cut out. Poland went straight down the other end and scored. A key moment.

Poland almost pick out Robert Lewandowski after another sharp attack but there's more solid defending from Russia. I smell a goal in the next 10 minutes...

Andrey Arshavin then comes alive, beating a man on the left before toe-poking a shot wide. It's all go again.

Russia cruise down the left, with Yuri Zhirkov breaking clear, but his cut-back is poor and behind his advancing team-mates. Poland instantly counter and a long ball forward for Robert Lewandowski almost pays off but goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev makes a brave punch.

What a start for Poland! They carve straight through Russia from the off, with Eugen Polanski carrying the ball and playing in Robert Lewandowski. He is forced wide though and he can't get a shot away. Damien Perquis then heads over from the corner.

Here they come...

So Russia are 45 minutes away from booking their place in the last eight. They have a tough passage ahead though - they would play a team from the 'Group of Death'. One of Holland, Germany, Portugal and Denmark.

So far, so good for Russia then. The ball is in your court Poland, what can you do with it?

Russia on the break - it could be the shape of things to come in this tournament. They spring away so quickly, Aleksandr Kerzhakov sees another shot blocked but then almost picks out Alan Dzagoev with a chipped cross.

Russia are purring now. Another flowing attack sees a low cross to the near post well defended.

This game deserved a goal, but you fear for Poland now. That goal went in off Alan Dzagoev's shoulder by the way. He was completely free.

It's a good response from Poland though, as they create an opening for captain Jakub Blaszczykowski. The midfielder drills in a shot but goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev is right behind it.

Under 10 minutes to go until the break now.

Some more neat passing around the Poland penalty box from Russia, started by Andrey Arshavin, ends when Alan Dzagoev shoots low and hard against a defender's shins. Patient probing from Russia.

I don't mean to keep picking on Aleksandr Kerzhakov - but he's now had 10 shots in the tournament, and hasn't hit the target once yet. You've got to be there to miss them though...

Aleksandr Kerzhakov has another effort, this time from long range, but his shot is way over the bar.

Russia are now looking very dangerous. Aleksandr Kerzhakov puts in a fizzing cross to the near post but Andrey Arshavin can't quite get a toe to it as he slid in. This is a very good watch.

Russia come forward through Andrey Arshavin. He beats his man down the left flank and stands up a cross for Aleksandr Kerzhakov but - you guessed it - his header is wayward.

Another dangerous Poland cross is cleared, but it comes after another crisp passing move. Poland visibly growing in confidence.

When Poland do get men forward to attack, they are a very good side to watch. Easy on the eye. Another flowing move gets left-back Sebastian Boenisch free, but his cross is cleared.

That was scintillating football from Poland. Something for the home crowd to cheer about anyway.

My earlier bold chat that Poland would not sit deep and defend is absolute nonsense by the way. They are well prepared to line up in two banks of four and deny the Russians space.

Aleksandr Kerzhakov is causing havoc in the Poland backline. The Russia striker almost gets free again but a fine sliding tackle from Damien Perquis stops him in his tracks.

Lovely effort. Robert Lewandowski collects a knock down 25 yards from goal and unleashes a dipping volley which just flies over the top. Great strike from the Poland number nine.

It's end to end stuff at the minute. Robert Lewandowski holds the ball up well and almost plays in Eugen Polanski, but the midfielder doesn't kill the ball with his first touch. Straight back up the other end and Aleksandr Kerzhakov gets free only to see an offside flag.

Poland goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton takes his first touch, claiming a corner with authority. It's a big night for the keeper, who plays for PSV.

Chance for Poland! Ludovic Obraniak whips in a brilliant free-kick from wide on the right, bang on the money, and Sebastian Boenisch gets a header in which is saved by the feet of Vyacheslav Malafeev. He didn't know a great deal about that one, the Russian keeper.

Russia force a corner which is played short, and Alan Dzagoev puts in a fine ball which almost drops for a Russian shirt. Poland against the ropes in the early stages.

First touch for Andrey Arshavin is a gem as he ghosts past a challenge in midfield and clips in a deft pass behind the defence for Aleksandr Kerzhakov to run on to, but the striker just can't get on it.

Russia make a bright start down their left, with former Chelsea man Yuri Zhirkov whipping in a dangerous cross but Andrey Arshavin can't get on the end of it.

Russia are unbeaten in their last 15 games - eight of which have been won - while Poland have never won a game in the European Championship finals. No pressure lads...

Poland's anthem blows Russia out of the water though. Thousands of fans all hold their scarves up as one. A great sight.

National anthem time - Russia have one of the best, and their large support unfurl a massive flag across one end of the stadium in Warsaw. They are out in force.

Poor old Aleksandr Kerzhakov is coming in for some frightful grief on Twitter. Yes he missed a bucketful of chances against the Czechs, but he did clock up an assist for one of the goals. True, he should have scored with a header, but when he hit the post, Alan Dzagoev was on hand to net. Coach Dick Advocaat has kept faith.

A win for Poland though would leave three teams within a point of each other at the top of Group A going into the final round of matches. Close enough for you?

Whichever way we look at it then, a win for Russia tonight would make history.

With 15 minutes to go then, I want to know who you are backing for this one. A win for Russia sends them through to the quarter finals.

I'm not sure if Poland will set back and try and defend. They looked better suited to attacking to me on Friday.

Dev has only gone and done it. He's opened the target man can of worms. Is the Bundesliga the home of the big number nine these days? I've not seen a great deal of Robert Lewandowski, but he took his header against Greece superbly well. He will be a real test for Russian centre-halves Sergei Ignashevich and Aleksei Berezutski.

BBC World Service's Alex Capstick in Warsaw reports 56 arrests and seven injuries following the trouble between Russia and Poland supporters.

Russia meanwhile, were led to success by Arsenal playmaker Andrey Arshavin in their opening game. Arshavin - who has been back in Russia on loan since January - was in inspired form, while Alan Dzagoev bagged two good finishes from midfield. They were full of movement and incisive passing - a real joy to watch.

Poland's main threat, if their opening game was anything to go by, comes from their Borussia Dortmund trio: Lukasz Piszczek bombing on from right-back, captain Jakub Blaszczykowski, and targetman Robert Lewandowski.

I'm afraid to say that there have been some issues between the two sets of fans in Warsaw this afternoon. A march by thousands of Russian fans to mark their national day had to be halted and some missiles were thrown.

About 6,000 police are on duty to keep the rival fans apart, the BBC's Dan Roan reports from Warsaw.

Let's hope we have a great match with no further troubles.

The canvas roof section in the middle of the stadium in Warsaw is open tonight, they had it closed for Friday's opener. Should be a cracking atmosphere.

Over to you then, Poland and Russia in Warsaw. Will Russia repeat their brilliant attacking display from last Friday? Or will the co-hosts be tough opposition?

That opens up Group A nicely then. If Poland get a result in the later game, then it will go to the wire...

Chaos in the penalty area as for a moment I thought the referee had given a penalty - but he gives a free-kick to the Czechs instead. Into stoppage time now.

Into the last five minutes. I think the Czechs will hang on to this, they seem to have weathered that Greek storm.

Greece win a free-kick. It's a cracking delivery from captain Giorgos Karagounis, right into the mixer, but striker Fanis Gekas heads it out of danger. He just couldn't control his header.

By the way, we've seen nothing of Czech sub Tomas Pekhart. Greece have had all the ball since he came on.

The Czechs launch a rare foray forward, and they manage to free Vaclav Pilar on the left. Danger time - but this time he overruns the ball out of play. Disappointing.

Greece are basically playing with four up front now. They are gunning for this one.

Theodor Gebre Selassie is currently plying his trade for Slovan Liberec. He's put himself in that proverbial shop window with some strong displays so far in this tournament.

Greece almost break through but substitute Fanis Gekas is flagged offside. They are knocking on the door though.

This game has really opened up now. Counter attack after counter attack.

Czech right-back Theodor Gebre Selassie has really caught the eye today. He made the second goal and is their sole attacking outlet at the moment. He is constantly involved.

How the Czechs could do with captain Tomas Rosicky out there at the moment. They have lost some composure in possession and his calming influence would be a big help.

Greece win a free-kick on the right, it is whipped in dangerously but credit where it is due, this time Petr Cech comes out commandingly and gets a fine punch in to get the ball clear. Just under half an hour left.

The Greek tails are up now, if they can keep 11 men on the pitch then you fancy them to nick a draw here.

So for the second game in a row, a Greece substitute has provided the goods straight away.

Greece are starting to have more of the ball now. If they can get one back in the next few minutes we can start talking about comebacks...

I'm not sure what the thinking was behind taking Tomas Rosicky off at half-time, I can only assume the Czech captain is nursing a knock.

A half-time sub did the job for Greece in their last game, can it work again? But instead it is the Czechs who have a great chance in the opening seconds. Theodor Gebre Selassie is again involved, and his low shot falls at the feet of Milan Baros six yards out, but he can't get a clean strike on the ball. Should be 3-0.

The players are back out on the pitch.

A bit of news back on the domestic front for you, and Manchester United have signed teenager Nick Powell from Crewe for an undisclosed fee.

You may recall Powell scoring a sensational goal in the League Two play-off final last month. He looked a special talent at that level, but this is a huge step up.

Well there we go, David Pleat has spoken. More goals to come after the break?

So Greece were very much second best during that 45 minutes, but a word of warning to the Czechs - Greece were nowhere to be seen in the first half against Poland last week, but bossed the second half.

Is a repeat performance on the cards?

The Czechs would have been stunned by that offside goal, and they instantly attack back, with Petr Jiracek beating his man and firing over the top. A goal for Greece now, however surprising, would turn this game on its head.

Greece get Kostas Fortounis on the ball for the first time, and he almost fashions a chance with an excellent pass - but Dimitris Salpingidis is offside. A glimmer of hope there though.

For all their positive attacking so far, we've not seen much from Milan Baros up front for the Czechs. His latest involvement is a poor touch to give the ball away. Ex-Spurs youngster Tomas Pekhart is an option on that bench, I wonder if we will see him get a run out later on?

Half an hour gone then, and no sign as yet of a Greek recovery.

The Czechs pour forward again, the pitch opens up for Tomas Rosicky and he has a dig from 25 yards, forcing Michalis Sifakis into his first save since coming on. Decent effort.

The game has slowed somewhat from that manic start, with the Czechs possibly thinking that the job is done. If they get their heads down though they could wipe out that goal difference from the Russia drubbing. Every time they get the ball wide they look like scoring.

Referee Stephane Lannoy goes flying as he is challenged by goalscorer Petr Jiracek. Always a great moment.

Bad defending = entertaining football though, doesn't it Kyle?

He's a right little player this boy Vaclac Pilar, and he is close to another goal for the Czechs. He plays a nice one-two on the edge of the box but drags his shot wide.

No team scored more than once against Greece during their qualification - but the loss of a few key defenders has caused all manner of havoc at the back today. There's still time though...

Jaroslav Plasil hits the deck with force after winning a header, but the Czech midfielder should be OK to carry on. We've got a very early Mexican Wave in the stadium, you'd think it had been a dull start. Anything but in Wroclaw.

That's better from Greece. Vassilis Torossidis swings in a fine cross from the right, Georgios Samaras makes a hash of connecting with it though.

Greece now have a free-kick - but it is pumped down the throat of Petr Cech in the Czech goal. Can Greece respond?

Russia - who are yet to play Greece of course - must be licking their lips at the sight of this Greece defence.

All at sea is how I would describe Greece at the moment. They are being carved open with every pass.

A remarkable start.

The Czechs start at a high tempo, with Tomas Rosicky dictating play as you would expect.

Solid singing from the Greeks. Interestingly there are 18 years and 139 days between goalkeeper Kostas Chalkias and winger Kostas Fortounis in that Greece XI.

Positive words for Petr Cech there, he looks in confident mood as the Czechs sing their anthem as well. Over to you Greece...

Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech: "We've got to play Greece and Poland, they both drew in their first game so we're only one point behind. Russia played very well and won - we didn't. But at this moment it doesn't mean anything. We can still qualify."

We are 10 minutes from kick-off now people. I like the goal of the tournament chat, let's hope so eh? One thing is for sure, the Czechs know what they have to do here. Defeat would surely mean game over so they have to go for it.

Some Greece fans in the stadium here sporting full-on, Russell Crowe style gladiator helmets. A great effort, but last time I went to a game a steward took the lid off my bottle of drink. How did they get those through?

The old 'impact sub' argument. I think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a more than useful man to have in your starting XI to be honest though. A great finisher. Dimitris Salpingidis was exceptional as a replacement the other day, let's see what he can do from the off.

Czech Republic's Petr Jiracek has caught my eye during this warm-up. Primarily for his resemblance to a young Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam. "Why go home?" is very much the question of the day.

Fantasy Football wise - I made the decision to keep faith with Petr Cech in goal by the way. Don't let me down Pete.

What Andos doesn't know about Greek football isn't worth knowing.

Among the Greek changes today is a start for Kostas Fortounis - I'd be lying if I said I knew a great deal about the 19-year-old Kaiserslautern man, but he did look a handful when he came on against Poland.

It looks like he'll start on the left of a front three today, with Celtic's Georgios Samaras moving into the midle.

Both sets of players are out warming up in Wroclaw - where it looks considerably cooler than yesterday's furnace of France v England.

I was planning on talking up Czech winger Vaclav Pilar for a move this afternoon, but those canny boys at Wolfsburg have already swooped in to sign him.

Pre-tournament shopping at its very best.

BBC football reporter Juliette Ferrington in Wroclaw: "Poland fans relaxed ahead of the game having pics taken with Russia fans at the fanzone."

The Czech Republic have got plenty to play for today, but another milestone they can avoid is becoming the first country to concede three goals or more in four successive European Championship matches.

Portugal and Turkey put three past them in 2008, before Russia's goal-feast on Friday.

And there was me putting Petr Cech in my fantasy football team.

What a colossal idiot.

As my man Malone mentioned on Twitter earlier, revenge is also on the menu for the Czechs this afternoon. The Greeks eliminated them in the semi-finals of Euro 2004 thanks to Traianos Dellas, who scored the first and only "silver goal" which settled a European Championship match.

We should have team news from Wroclaw in the next 10 minutes or so...

As for the Greeks, they looked poor in the opening half against Poland last Friday before the introduction of substitute Dimitris Salpingidis sparked them into life. The PAOK striker scored and won a penalty in his cameo from the bench and must surely be handed a start by coach Fernando Santos.

Big things were expected from winger Sotiris Ninis last week and he flopped - today could be his chance to shine.

Czech coach Michal Bilek will also be hoping that former Liverpool man Milan Baros can rediscover his best form.

Baros was top scorer at Euro 2004 with five goals but looked off the pace against Russia.

Interestingly, only six players have scored six or more goals at European Championship finals: Michel Platini leads the way with nine, Alan Shearer bagged seven, while Ruud van Nistelrooy, Patrick Kluivert, Thierry Henry and Nuno Gomes all notched six times.

Can Milan join the club?

So how can the Czech Republic turn their fortunes around? That 4-1 drubbing by Russia may have been a bit harsh, but the usually reliable Petr Cech didn't look at his best in nets to me, and the defending in general left a lot to be desired.

Their goalscorer that night though, the little winger Vaclav Pilar, looked an exciting talent and he could be the key to a win this afternoon.

Today sees Greece take on a Czech Republic side who are now desperate for a win, before co-hosts Poland face a tough task of stemming that Russian tide in Warsaw.