In the early morning of June 26, Beijing time, the group stage of the European Championship ended CD The two groups are all competitions, following Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy and Portugal, England, Slovenia, Denmark; Austria, France and the Netherlands have all qualified, and 11 teams have been confirmed for the knockout round.
This is not only exciting, but also adds infinite suspense to the upcoming match. Group C matches were the focus of the round. England's rivalry with Slovenia is eye-catching. England topped the table with four points before the game and only needed a draw to secure top spot in the group.
After the start of the game, England looked unusually cautious and lackluster in attack. Slovenia, on the other hand, resorted to counter-attacking tactics in an attempt to find opportunities. The two sides have come and gone, but they have never been able to break the deadlock. In the end, the score was fixed at 0-0, with England holding on to top of the group, while Slovenia were looking to finish third in the best four groups with three points.
In the other match, Denmark played against Serbia. The two teams were also locked in a stalemate, which ended in a 0-0 draw. The result left Serbia out of the tournament, while Denmark finished second in the group thanks to a win-win win in qualifying. Although Slovenia also drew three points in a row, they can only wait for the results of the other groups as they are third in the group because they are behind Denmark.
It is worth mentioning that the Croatian team did not perform well in this European Championship and ultimately missed the knockout round. As the runner-up of the last World Cup, Croatia's early exit is undoubtedly a big regret for this European Cup. This also proves once again that the football field is changing rapidly, and yesterday's glory does not guarantee today's success.
The situation in Group D is equally confusing. France and the Netherlands have already qualified before the match, but the group standings are still up in the air. Considering that the top half of the knockout stage is dominated by strong teams such as Portugal, Spain and Germany, neither team is willing to qualify as second in the group.
France's match against Poland was full of drama. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for France with his individual ability, but Poland did not concede defeat. Lewandowski equalised from penalty spot kick in the second half. In the end, the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw. This match once again showed the charm of football, and even the best teams can be challenged at crucial moments.
In the other match, the Netherlands faced a challenge from Austria. The Dutch needed to beat their opponents to secure top spot in the group, but the game was unexpected. Austria played well and beat the Netherlands with a score of 3:2 to jump to the top of the group. The result also meant that France could only qualify as second in the group and enter the "death half" in the top half of the knockout round.
With the end of the two groups of C and D, the promotion situation for the round of 16 of the European Championship is gradually clear. Spain, Portugal and Germany all qualified as group winners and will be in the top half of the knockout rounds. France, as the second in Group D, also entered the top half, forming a veritable "death half".
This means that these powerhouses will face off at an early stage, which will undoubtedly bring more excitement to fans. Currently, 11 teams have been confirmed to advance to the round of 16.
Germany and Switzerland in Group A, Spain and Italy in Group B, England, Denmark and Slovenia in Group C, Austria, France and the Netherlands in Group D, and Portugal in Group F have all secured their knockout spots. These teams will be competing for the title in the upcoming tournaments.
Meanwhile, 5 teams have been confirmed to be eliminated from the tournament. Poland, Scotland, Albania, Serbia and Croatia missed out on the round of 16 and their European Championship journey came to an end. Among them, Croatia's exit is particularly eye-catching. As runners-up in the last World Cup, their performance in this European Championship was disappointing and left fans with many regrets.
This once again shows that in the world of football, past results do not guarantee future success, and every game requires an all-out effort. With the group stage coming to an end, the European Championship is about to enter the knockout stage. The formation of the "Dead Half" will undoubtedly bring more suspense and fierce confrontation to the game.
Teams such as England and Denmark who avoid strong opponents will have a better chance of challenging for higher results in the bottom half. This imbalance in the matchup situation also adds more drama to the whole event. Next, the fans' attention will be on the performance of teams such as Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands in the bottom half.
These teams avoided the "death half", but every game was still challenging. At the same time, how the winner of the "dead half" in the upper half will also become one of the most eye-catching highlights of this European Cup. As the competition progresses, the strength of each team will be further tested.
The knockout rounds are played on a single-elimination basis, which means that every game can be a life-or-death battle for the team. The players need to be at their best in the limited time they have to give the team the win. In this high-pressure environment, we often see players burst into amazing potential and create memorable moments.
For those teams of equal strength, the outcome of the match may depend on the details. The coach's tactical arrangement, the player's on-the-spot performance, or even a key decision can be a key factor in determining the direction of the game. This is one of the reasons why the European Championship is so appealing, its unpredictability makes every game full of suspense.
In the upcoming knockout rounds, we will see more exciting matchups. The teams in the "death half" will be under more pressure, and every game can be a battle of the dragon. The teams in the bottom half of the league have avoided some strong opponents, but they should not be taken lightly.
After all, in a top-level competition like the European Championships, each team that qualifies has its own uniqueness and excellence.
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