Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful?
Nian Zhou
2024-06-19 05:06Posted in the United States Premier League commentator, Tencent Football Contributing Writer and creator in the field of sports
On June 19, Beijing time, the first round of the group stage of the European Cup was over, and the giants had their own joys and sorrows, as well as the birth of the underdogs, all of which indicated that the second round would be more competitive!
Group A: Germany wins
In the opening game, the host Germany beat Scotland 5-1, which was also the biggest victory in the first round. Switzerland, on the other hand, beat Hungary 3-1 to get off to a good start.
As a result, Germany and Switzerland are tied on three points, with the former in first place, Hungary and Scotland both with 0 points, and the latter at the bottom. It should be pointed out that when the group stage is all over, the relationship between the winners and losers will be compared first, and then the goal difference and goals scored will be compared.
In the second round, Germany vs Hungary, Switzerland vs Scotland, if they win two in a row, they will qualify together.
Group B: No suspense in the group of death?
It was the group of death that was recognized as the group of death at this European Championship, but as soon as it came up, Spain beat Modric's Croatia 3-0, and Italy also completed the comeback to beat Albania 2-1.
As a result, Spain and Italy are tied on three points, with the former topping, Albania and Croatia on 0 points, and the latter at the bottom.
In the second round, Spain vs Italy, it will be the battle for the top spot in the group. Croatia VS Albania, if you lose again, it is very likely to be out of the group early!
Group C: The situation is the most complicated
The four teams in this group are actually very close, England beat Serbia 1-0 and won easily, while Denmark drew 1-1 with Slovenia and the first draw of the tournament was born.
At the end of the first round, England is at the top of the table with 3 points, Denmark and Slovenia are both on 1 point, and Serbia is at the bottom with 0 points.
In the second round, England and Denmark will face each other, a repeat of the semi-finals of the last European Championship. Serbia vs Slovenia, aiming for the first win.
Group D: Netherlands and France are off to a good start
There is not much difference between the teams in this group, the Netherlands beat Poland 2-1 to win a thrilling win, France also beat Austria 1-0, and Mbappe still has a broken nose.
At the end of the first round, the Netherlands and France both had three points and only one goal difference, with the former topping the table. Poland and Austria both have 0 points, with the latter at the bottom.
In the second round, France and the Netherlands will face off for top of the group, while Poland and Austria will battle for their first victory.
Group F: Belgium upset
This group gave birth to the first real upset of this European Championship, the world third Belgium lost 0-1 to Slovakia, although there is some controversy about the two goals being blown. Romania's 3-0 win over Ukraine was no less unexpected, and this is a real "group of death"!
As a result, Romania and Slovakia are tied on three points, with the former topping the group. Slovakia and Ukraine both have 0 points, with the latter at the bottom.
In the second round, Belgium VS Romania, must win, and if you lose again, you may miss the top two in the group. Slovakia vs Ukraine, aiming for two consecutive wins to advance to the knockout round.
Group E: Portugal come back to beat the winner
Portugal also came close to being upset, but Martinez's substitutions worked wonders to make a comeback to beat the Czech Republic 2-1. Turkey's 3-1 win over European Cup newcomers Georgia only allowed them to score their first goal of the tournament.
As a result, Turkey and Portugal are tied on three points, with the former at the top of the table. The Czech Republic and Georgia both have 0 points, with the latter at the bottom.
In the second round, Portugal and Turkey will battle it out for top of the group, while the Czech Republic and Georgia will be looking to pick up points and seize the chance of third place in the group.
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Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful? -
Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful? -
Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful? -
Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful? -
Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful? -
Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful? -
Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful? -
Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful? -
Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful? -
Summary of the first round of the European Cup: 7 giants are off to a good start! The world's third upset group of death is not suspenseful?