The 2024 European Football Championship has already managed to surprise us with unexpected results and dramatic moments. The playoff round began with real sensations that affected the further course of the tournament.
Shocking exit of Austria and Georgia
One of the biggest surprises was Austria's victory in Group D. The Austrians beat giants like France and the Netherlands, which was a real shock for the football community. Their success can be explained by clear tactics and unwavering will to win.
No less impressive was the appearance of the debutant of the tournament - the Georgian national team. They have shown that they can compete on equal footing with experienced teams and that deserves a lot of respect. The Georgians left the group, having demonstrated an excellent game and team spirit.
Failure of the national team of Ukraine
Unfortunately, among the teams that left the tournament after the group stage, Ukraine's national team appeared. Our boys could not go further, leaving their fans with disappointment and hopes for future victories.
"We did everything possible, but this time luck was not on our side," said the head coach of the Ukrainian national team.
Results of the 1/8 final matches
The round of 1/8 finals brought a lot of emotions and tense moments. Here are the results of the main matches:
- Switzerland – Italy – 2:0
- Germany – Denmark – 2:0
- England – Slovakia – 2:1
- Spain – Georgia – 4:1
- France – Belgium – 1:0
- Portugal – Slovenia – 0:0, pen. 3:0
Expectations from the quarterfinals
Exciting matches of the quarterfinals await us soon. In particular, the following couples will meet:
- Spain – Germany
- Portugal – France
- England – Switzerland
- Winner of the match Romania – Netherlands vs. winner of the match Austria – Turkey
These matches promise to be no less tense and interesting, because at stake is a place in the semi-finals.
A look into the future
The 2024 European Championship has already become an arena of surprises and emotional moments. There are still many interesting matches and possible sensations ahead. Will the underdogs be able to continue their triumphant way? Will the giants manage to live up to the expectations of the fans? We will find out the answers to these questions in the near future.
Editor: Emilia Morozova
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