The largely predictable Euro 2012 qualifying tournament could throw up real late drama on Tuesday with France and Portugal involved in make-or-break matches. France host Bosnia in a game which will send one of the teams to Poland and Ukraine and condemn the other to trying their luck in a two-legged playoff next month. Denmark and Portugal will be playing for a direct spot at next years tournament when they meet in Copenhagen,with the visitors at risk of missing out altogether if they lose. There have been precious few such matches in the marathon nine-group qualifying competition,which has consisted largely of embarrassingly easy wins for the top teams. Germany,Italy,England,Spain and Netherlands have all qualified,without losing a match between them. One point would be enough for Portugal,who have won their last five games in the group,thanks to their better head-to-head record. However,while Denmark are assured of a top-two finish,defeat for Portugal could lead to them being overtaken by Norway,who face Cyprus and are three points behind,and missing out on the playoffs as well. One or three points will give us top spot and were going to Denmark to win, said coach Paulo Bento. France,one point ahead of Bosnia at the top of Group D,need a draw in Paris to qualify but can take nothing for granted. Since losing 3-0 in Romania in June,Bosnia have bounced back with four wins in a row and no goals conceded. The team who miss out will have the consolation of finishing second and a playoff spot. Russia face what should be a formality to qualify,needing a point at home to Andorra to top Group B. Other match-ups include Moldova v San Marino,Switzerland v Montenegro,Hungary v Finland,Kazakhstan v Austria and Macedonia v Slovakia,all featuring teams whose fate is sealed one way or the other.
