Football

France Knocked out of EURO 2020

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Switzerland have knocked France out of EURO 2020. The game ended 3 all after normal and extra time. Switzerland won the penalty shot out 5-4 to book their quarter final ticket.

France were in control of the match leading by 2 goals up to the 80th minute. But Switzerland, 3-1 down, made a determined push in the final 10 minutes and leveled up scores to end 3-3.

Kyluan Mbappe had a glorious chance to seal victory late in injury time but couldn’t convert. Switzerland held their nerve during penalty to knock out Fra 5-4.

EURO 2020: Spain survive Croatia Scare

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Spain survived an 8 goal thriller against Croatia to qualify for the quarter final. Spain responded well after conceding an own goal which put Croatia in front. But the 78th minute they were leading 3 -1 by goals from Sarabia (38th min.), Azpilicueta (58th min.) and Ferran Torres (77th min.).

Spain thought they have put the game to bed only for Croatia to level up in the last five minutes of the game.

But Spain regrouped in extra time to see of Croatia by 5 goals to 3.

The Croatia vs Spain match has been rated the most entertaining match in EURO 2020 so far

Gone too soon: Netherlands out of EURO 2020

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Netherlands have been knocked out of EURO 2020 after losing 2-0 to Czech Republic. The game was balanced until Netherlands were reduced to 10 men in the 52nd minute. Matthijs de ligt handled the ball following a clear goal scoring opportunity for the Czechs. Czech Republic took full advantage of their extraman by scoring 2 goals in the 68th and 80th minutes.

The shock of the tournament so far. Czech book their place in the quaters and will face Denmark in Baku

EURO 2020: Italy through to quarter final

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Italy fought very have to defeat Austria 2-1 after extra time. Italy got a scare after Arnautovic headed goal in the 65th minute was ruled out by VAR. Both teams defended well and it was goalless in normal time.

Italy responded very well in extra time with 2 goals in the 95th and 105th minute through substitutes Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina respectively.

However Italy endured a tense five minutes after Sasa Kalajdzic pulled one back for Austria.

Austria gave their all but it wasn’t enough, Italy advance to the quarter final.

Wales Knocked out of EURO 2020

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Denmark beat Wales 4-0 to book a quarter final spot. Wales started the more determined side and had couple of chances in the opening minutes. But Denmark grew into the game and subsequently got their first goal in the 27th minute.

They followed up with goals in the 48th, 80th and 90th minute. Denmark totally frustrated Wales. They forced Wales to make mistakes and to cap it up, they got a man sent off shortly before Denmark scored their fourth.

Kasper Dolberg scored the first two goals for Denmark while Joakim Maehle and Martin BraithWaite scored the 3rd and fourth respectively. It was a total victory

Denmark will play the winner of Netherlands Vs Czech Republic.