At the end of the final round of the 1/8 finals of the European Championship on July 3, Beijing time, the Netherlands easily defeated Romania with a score of 3-0, while Turkey narrowly defeated Austria 2-1 in a tense game.
The competition at this tournament is fierce, with every match full of uncertainty and surprises, and the 24 teams participating in the tournament as a whole are uneven in quality, but the top eight teams that have advanced have all shown top competitive form and tactical level.
It is worth mentioning that the final half of the quarter-finals will be extremely intense, with Germany beating Denmark 2-0 and Spain beating Georgia 4-1, showing their attacking prowess, Portugal beating Slovenia on penalties and France beating Belgium 1-0 in a tough match.
The clash between Spain and Germany, the favourites, is undoubtedly a preview of a football feast, with both sides boasting world-class players and a wealth of tournament experience, and this match is likely to be a classic battle of the tournament, in which the battle of technical flow and tactical wisdom can be expected.
The other match between France and Portugal is also full of suspense, the combined value of the players of the two teams is more than 2 billion euros, which can be described as a real matchup of giants, and the performance of both teams in this European Championship is somewhat unsatisfactory, and the road to promotion is also stumbling, and it is expected that they can adjust in the quarterfinals.
The bottom half of the table is a little different, with the Dutch vs. Turkey showdown and England vs Switzerland not having as many big teams as the top half, but that doesn't mean the game will be any less suspenseful and enjoyable, with the Netherlands showing a good attacking prowess in this European Championship and Turkey being unfavourables, the decision between the two teams will be uncertain, with England underperforming against Slovakia but ultimately coming back to show their resilience and determination.
Football is not only a competition of skills between athletes, but also a contest of wisdom and will, any small mistake in such a big game can lead to the loss of the game, and every detail may become the key to determining the outcome of the game, so every team needs to go all out in the next game to show their best self.
As the competition progresses, we will see more exciting matches and unpredictable results, whether it is a duel of technical factions or a test of willpower, these will be expected, this European Championship is not only a big test of the team's strength, but also a test of their team spirit and tactical execution, to see which teams can stand out in this big feast and go to the top of Europe.