Euro 2020: How is the tournament progressing?
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The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the Euro, is one of the most eagerly awaited football tournaments in the world. The latest edition, Euro 2020 (which took place in 2021 due to the COVID19 pandemic), has been an exciting and closely contested event so far. Here is an overview of how the tournament has been progressing.
Group Stage:
The Euro 2020 group stage witnessed intense competition and some surprising results. 24 teams were divided into six groups, with the top two from each group and the four best thirdplaced teams advancing to the knockout stage.
Group A featured Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, and Wales. Italy demonstrated their strength by winning all three matches and securing the top spot of the group. Switzerland and Wales also advanced to the knockout stage as the second and thirdplaced teams respectively.
Group B included Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Russia. Belgium made a strong start, topping the group with three straight wins. Denmark finished second after a difficult start that was overshadowed by Christian Eriksen's sudden collapse during their first match. Both Belgium and Denmark progressed to the knockout stage.
Group C comprised the Netherlands, Austria, Ukraine, and North Macedonia. The Netherlands won all three group matches, while Austria secured the second spot. Ukraine advanced as one of the best thirdplaced teams, and North Macedonia's journey ended in the group stage.
Group D saw England, Croatia, Czech Republic, and Scotland battling it out. England finished at the top of the group, with Croatia also advancing to the knockout stage. Scotland narrowly missed out on advancing, while the Czech Republic secured their place as one of the best thirdplaced teams.
Group E featured Spain, Sweden, Poland, and Slovakia. Spain topped the group, although they struggled to convert chances into goals in the early matches. Sweden finished second, while Slovakia's journey ended in the group stage. Poland, despite boasting talented players like Robert Lewandowski, failed to advance.
Group F, known as the "Group of Death," was composed of France, Germany, Portugal, and Hungary. Despite being a highly competitive group, France and Germany progressed as the top two teams. Portugal secured their place as one of the best thirdplaced teams, while Hungary's journey ended.
Knockout Stage:
The knockout stage has provided football fans with thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes. The round of 16 saw some remarkable performances, including Switzerland's victory over France on penalties and Italy's triumph against Austria in extra time.
The quarterfinals featured Belgium against Italy, Spain against Switzerland, Czech Republic against Denmark, and Ukraine against England. Italy and Spain advanced to the semifinals after defeating Belgium and Switzerland respectively. Denmark secured their place in the semis with a victory over the Czech Republic, while England triumphed over Ukraine.
The semifinal matches saw Italy face Spain and England face Denmark. Italy won a closely contested match against Spain, thanks to a thrilling penalty shootout. England defeated Denmark with a narrow margin in extra time.
Upcoming Finals:
The Euro 2020 final is set to take place on July 11, 2021, at Wembley Stadium in London. The final will feature Italy, who have displayed an impressive attacking style, against England, who have shown resilience and strong defensive capabilities throughout the tournament. It promises to be an exhilarating match as both teams aim to claim the Euro 2020 title.
In conclusion, Euro 2020 has been a highly competitive and captivating tournament so far. With surprising results, remarkable performances, and passionate displays of football, it has delighted fans around the world. As the tournament approaches its climax, football enthusiasts eagerly await the final to witness who will be crowned the European champions.
