European Championship 1/8 finals: Italy loses, Switzerland rises, Germany advances
In the early morning of June 30, the 1/8 finals of the European Cup kicked off. Speaking of this game day, it's even more exciting than watching a suspense movie. The first to play was Switzerland against Italy. The result? It's like they've fallen under a spell, playing completely off the line and eventually being beaten 2-0 by Switzerland. This is Italy! What about star-studded Italy? Why was he pressed to the ground by Switzerland and rubbed? This game is really a big upset!
Italy vs. Switzerland: Surprises
At the start of the game, Switzerland was very strong and Italy looked a little caught off guard. In the 37th minute, the Swiss team made a decisive attack, seized the hole in the Italian defense, and scored a goal first. Italy's defense was like papier-mâché, completely unable to stop the opponent's attack.
In the 46th minute, just at the start of the second half, the Swiss team launched another blitzkrieg. Just 27 seconds into the kick-off, Switzerland made a successful tackle and quickly completed a blitzkrieg, and the score became 2-0. Italian fans are probably half chilled at this time. As the defending champions, such a performance is really frustrating.
Italy's performance in this game was a real surprise. Throughout, they looked very weak both offensively and defensively. Barella, in particular, has not been as dominant in the league as he has been. At the end of the day, it's the coach's responsibility to not arrange the position of the players properly.
Switzerland's Dark Horse Road
Switzerland's performance this time can be said to have surprised everyone. In the previous games, they didn't show particularly strong quality, but in this game, they were like a different team. The battle was resolved in 90 minutes, giving Italy no chance of a comeback at all. The Swiss team is really a dark horse this time!
Germany vs. Denmark: Win steadily
Next up is the match between Germany and Denmark. As the hosts, the pressure on the German team is no small either. After the start of the game, both sides were cautious, and at half-time, the score was still 0-0. A small episode in the first half was due to a thunderstorm, and the game was briefly interrupted for a while.
At the start of the second half, Denmark's Andersson fired into the net, but the goal was blown away by Delaney's slight offside. Just when everyone was still lamenting, the German team finally seized the opportunity to score! Anderson went from hero to sinner and sent a penalty, Havertz made it 1-0! The Germans finally broke the deadlock.
In the 69th minute, Musiala scored a solo goal to extend the score to 2-0. The morale of the Danish team has taken a clear hit. Although in the 90th minute, Wirtz's offside goal was blown away, it did not affect the German team to advance to the last eight 2-0.
In the quarterfinals, who will be upset?
Two places have already been decided in the last eight of the European Championship. Switzerland's upset was jaw-dropping, while Germany's solid form showed what their hosts are like. Who will be the next strong team to go out of the tournament? The game continues, and the suspense continues. Anything can happen on the football field.
The beauty of the game of football lies in its unpredictability. Italy's defeat and Switzerland's rise proved this once again. Every game is a new challenge, every goal is a new hope. Let's stay tuned to the Euros and see what surprises and shocks the next games bring. After all, what fans love is this kind of game full of ups and downs and suspense!
Surprises and surprises at the European Cup
Speaking of the first game of the 1/8 finals of this European Cup, Switzerland vs. Italy is really a big surprise. Italy, as the defending champion, actually found no form at all in this game and was easily won by Switzerland 2-0. The Swiss team's performance was nothing short of impressive.
Italy's downturn and reflection
The performance of the Italian team in this game was really disappointing. In the 37th and 46th minutes, Italy conceded one goal each, and the defensive end was full of holes that were simply unbelievable. Especially after being tackled by Switzerland in the first 27 seconds of the second half and completing a blitzkrieg, this kind of defensive mistake really shouldn't be seen by a top team.
Italy were very passive throughout the game and lackluster in attack. Although they had plenty of time to get back on the scoresheet, they clearly didn't take their chances. Barella's performance in the midfield position was particularly poor, and he proved to be more suitable for the right midfield position, and the mistake also sent the coach into a spiral of doubts.
The rise and amazement of Switzerland
On the other hand, the Swiss team performed a textbook counter-attack. Not only have they been solid on the defensive end, but they have also shown great efficiency on the offensive end. With the battle resolved in 90 minutes and no chance for Italy to fight back, the Swiss victory was undoubtedly the first big upset in the knockout round.
The excellent performance of the Swiss team has also made people re-examine the strength and potential of this team. Perhaps in the next games, they can continue to bring more surprises and surprises. On the football field, anything can happen.
Germany's steadiness and Denmark's regret
Let's take a look at the second 1/8 final, Germany vs. Denmark. The game was equally dramatic. As hosts, the German team has been very solid. The Danes, on the other hand, looked a little unlucky.
In the first half, Denmark's Hojlen missed a one-on-one chance and the score remained 0-0. The brief interruption of the game due to the thunderstorm also added to the variables of the game. In the second half, Denmark's Anderson fired into the net, but it was a huge blow as Delaney's millimeter offside was blown off.
Germany's decisive moment
While the Danes were still frustrated by the goal that was blown away, Germany seized their chance. Anderson was fouled in defense and awarded Germany a penalty. Kai Havertz slid the ball back in and it was 1-0. This goal was a huge morale boost for the German team.
Soon after, in the 69th minute, Musiala scored a solo goal to extend the score to 2-0. The Germans have all but sealed the win. Although in the 90th minute, Wirtz's goal was blown away for offside, but this did not affect the German team to finally advance to the last eight 2-0.
The suspense and anticipation of the quarterfinals
With these two matches over, two places have been decided in the quarter-finals of the European Championship. Switzerland's upset qualification and Germany's solid performance have made people look forward to the next game and suspense. Italy's exit was undoubtedly a huge surprise, but will there be any other strong team that will be left in the future?
The charm of the game of football lies in its unpredictability and drama. Every game is a new challenge, every goal is a new hope. Let's stay tuned to the Euros and see what surprises and shocks the next games bring. What fans love is this kind of game full of ups and downs and suspense!
For Italy, this defeat was undoubtedly a heavy blow. They need to adjust as soon as possible, learn their lessons and start again. The Swiss team, on the other hand, continued to move forward with the joy of victory. Every game is a new starting point and every team has the potential to work miracles.