In the 1/8 finals of the European Cup in the early morning of the 1st, Beijing time, the two seemingly strong and weak games were full of twists and turns.
England, who took the lead, defeated Slovakia 2:1 through extra time and advanced to the quarterfinals. Spain also conceded a goal to defeat Georgia 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.
Match results. Image source: European Cup social media
England 2:1 Slovakia
The course of the game was unexpected. In the opening 17 minutes, England's Gue, Mainou, and Bellingham received yellow cards one after another. In the 25th minute, Slovakia took the lead in breaking the deadlock, and Schlanz inserted a push shot in the penalty area.
England then counter-attacked, with Bellingham sweeping in front of goal after a series of individual breakaways, but the ball was blocked. In first-half stoppage time, Menou broke through and tried to shoot from distance, but the ball was blocked.
In the 50th minute, Foden scored a goal for England, but it was ruled offside and the goal was disallowed. In the 77th minute, Foden took a set-piece from the left and Kane headed it just wide.
In the 80th minute, Rice hit the post with a cold arrow, and Kane followed up with a follow-up shot high. In stoppage time, Bellingham scored a brilliant barb to send England to an equaliser and go into extra time.
In the first minute of extra time, Kane scored with a header, and England achieved a comeback. In the end, the Three Lions defeated Slovakia 2-1 and advanced to the last eight.
England made a thrilling ride. Image source: European Cup social media
Spain 4:1 Georgia
In the other 1/8 final, the superior Spanish team also had a bad start. In the 18th minute, Lenormand accidentally set himself up for an own goal.
In the 39th minute, Rodri stepped up at a crucial moment for the Spanish team, and he scored with a wonderful low shot from outside the box to help the team equalize.
In the 51st minute, Fabian Ruiz scored with a header to help Spain achieve a comeback. In the 75th minute, Nico Williams received a long pass from the backfield, broke through into the penalty area with the ball and pushed the goal to help the Spanish team expand the score.
In the 83rd minute, substitute Olmo scored a low shot in the penalty area, and the Spanish team expanded the score again. In the end, the Spanish team defeated the Georgian team 4:1 and advanced to the top 8.
The Spanish team celebrates the victory. Image source: European Cup social media
As a result, in the quarterfinals, the Spanish team and the host German team will stage a strong dialogue. In the bottom half, England will play Switzerland.
Judging from the current situation, whether it is the England team that has stumbled but is "hard" enough, or the Spanish team that is full of firepower, they are all very champions of the European Cup.
Promotion situation. Image source: European Cup social media
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Source: Zhongxin Sports
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