The 2nd round of the Euro had many draws and great matches.
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Croatia 2-2 Albania
Albania snatched a draw against Croatia at the last moment and earned their first point in the competition.
Just like in the match against Italy, the Albanians started ahead. In the 11th minute, Asani received on the right, dribbled, and crossed to Laci, unmarked, who headed the ball into the goal.
In the 15th minute, Bajrami received on the left, cut inside, and shot dangerously. The ball hit the side netting.
In the 31st minute, Albania executed a quick counterattack, Asllani received a beautiful pass and went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but Livaković made a great save, keeping Croatia in the game.
In the 38th minute, Brozović tried a long shot, and Strakosha saved it easily.
In the 46th minute, Hysaj crossed to Manaj, who headed the ball unmarked near the small area but didn’t hit it cleanly, and Livaković caught it.
In the 5th minute of the second half, Croatia made a good triangulation, Sučić shot with his left foot, and Strakosha deflected it.
In the 13th minute, Modrić took a corner kick, Šutalo headed from the small area but sent it over the goal.
Croatia equalized in the 29th minute. Budimir passed to Kramarić in the area, who controlled it and shot between the defender’s legs, catching Strakosha off guard, who didn’t even move.
Croatia quickly turned the game around. In the 31st minute, Kramarić passed, Budimir won the duel with Hysaj and centered it. Sučić shot, the ball deflected off two Albanian players and went into the net.
Albania didn’t give up and scored the equalizer in the 51st minute. Mitaj crossed low, Šutalo deflected, and Gjasula shot with his left foot into the corner, finalizing the game.
Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP
Germany 2-0 Hungary
Germany defeated Hungary in a great match by Gündogan and secured a spot in the round of 16.
In the 11th minute, Rüdiger made a beautiful pass to Havertz, who won the duel with Orban and shot from the small area. Gulácsi made a spectacular reflex save.
Germany opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Gündogan contested with Orban in the area, and the Hungarian fell. Gündogan recovered possession and passed to Musiala, who scored in an open goal.
In the 26th minute, Szoboszlai took an excellent free kick, and Neuer made an even better save.
In the 44th minute, Wirtz passed to Musiala, who tried from inside the area and hit the side netting.
In the 47th minute, Szoboszlai took a free kick into the area, Orban deflected, Neuer saved, and Sallai scored on the rebound. However, the goal was disallowed as Orban was offside.
In the 15th minute of the second half, Sallai passed Rüdiger and crossed to Varga, who headed over the goal.
In the 22nd minute, the Germans made quality passes, and Mittelstädt crossed low for Gündogan, who scored with his left foot, securing Germany’s second goal and the final score.
Photo: Angelika Warmuth / Reuters
Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
Scotland and Switzerland drew 1-1 in a game with few thrills.
Scotland opened the scoring in the 13th minute. In a quick counterattack, Robertson advanced and passed to McGregor in the area, who set it up for McTominay to shoot first-time. The midfielder’s shot deflected off a defender, leaving Sommer no chance to save.
Switzerland reacted and equalized in the 26th minute with a stunning goal by Shaqiri. Ralston’s poor clearance allowed the forward to strike first-time into the top corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
In the 32nd minute, Switzerland executed a good counterattack, Vargas passed to Ndoye, who beat the defender and shot, but Gunn made a sensational save.
In the 33rd minute, Akanji headed into the area after a corner, Ndoye beat the goalkeeper and scored, but the goal was disallowed as he was offside.
In the 42nd minute, Ndoye dribbled past the defender on the left and passed to Xhaka, who shot first-time, and Gunn made the save.
In the 12th minute of the second half, Ndoye won the duel with Tierney, went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but shot wide.
In the 22nd minute, Robertson took a free kick, Hanley headed from the small area, and the ball hit the post.
In the 37th minute, Embolo received at pace, went one-on-one with Gunn, calmly chipped the ball, and scored. However, the forward was offside, and the goal was disallowed.
Photo: Piroschka Van De Wouw / Reuters
Slovenia 1-1 Serbia
Slovenia and Serbia drew, leaving the possible qualifiers from Group C undecided.
In the 4th minute, Slovenia won the ball in attack, and Čerin shot freely but straight at the goalkeeper Rajković.
In the 8th minute, Mlakar made a good individual play, passed two defenders, entered the area, and shot, but Rajković made a good save.
In the 37th minute, Elšnik beat the defender, entered the area, and shot hard against the post. On the rebound, Šeško missed the target.
In the 2nd minute of the second half, Mitrović played a one-two with Tadić, went one-on-one with Oblak, but the Slovenian goalkeeper saved.
In the 13th minute, Šeško shot from outside the area, and Rajković tipped it over for a corner.
Slovenia opened the scoring in the 24th minute. Elšnik crossed perfectly for Karničnik, who appeared behind the defender to tap it into the net.
In the 26th minute, Mitrović received a cross and shot with his right foot against the crossbar.
Serbia equalized in the last play of the game. In the 50th minute, Ilić took a corner, and Jović headed into the corner, sending the Serbian fans into a frenzy and leaving the Slovenians in despair.
Photo: Miguel MEDINA / AFP
Denmark 1-1 England
Denmark and England drew in a dull match.
In the 13th minute, Walker passed to Foden, who beat the defender, entered the area, and shot over the goal.
In the 18th minute, Kristiansen failed to defend, Walker entered the area, and crossed. After a scramble, Harry Kane appeared to finish into the net.
Denmark reacted quickly and equalized in the 34th minute. Hjulmand shot from distance, scoring a beautiful goal as the ball hit the post before going in.
In the 7th minute of the second half, Arnold made a beautiful pass to Saka, who headed the ball over Schmeichel, hitting the side netting and causing a scare.
In the 28th minute, Højbjerg shot from distance, and Pickford tipped it over.
In the 30th minute, Denmark won the ball in attack, and Højbjerg shot placed from the edge of the area, narrowly missing the target.
Photo: Reuters
Spain 1-0 Italy
Spain dominated Italy but only won 1-0.
In the 2nd minute, Nico Williams crossed perfectly, and Pedri headed for a good save by Donnarumma.
In the 10th minute, Morata crossed, and Nico Williams headed unmarked but missed.
In the 24th minute, Lamine Yamal made a beautiful individual play and passed to Morata, who shot, forcing another save by Donnarumma.
In the 25th minute, Fabián Ruiz shot dangerously from outside the area, and Donnarumma tipped it over for a corner.
In the 7th minute of the second half, Cucurella crossed for Pedri, who was alone near the small area but missed.
After much persistence, Spain scored in the 10th minute. Nico Williams crossed, Morata headed, Donnarumma deflected, and defender Calafiori accidentally scored an own goal.
In the 13th minute, Nico Williams took a corner, Le Normand headed, and Cambiasso cleared off the line.
In the 15th minute, Yamal shot placed, and the ball narrowly missed the post.
In the 25th minute, Nico Williams made a great individual play, cut inside, and hit the crossbar.
In the 47th minute, Fabián Ruiz passed to Ayoze Pérez, who went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but Donnarumma made another save.
Photo: Leon Kuegeler / Reuters
Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine
Ukraine defeated Slovakia, leaving Group E wide open.
In the 10th minute, Haraslín made a great individual play, beat two defenders, and shot, but Trubin saved.
In the 11th minute, the defense poorly cleared the cross, and the ball fell to Schranz, who shot from the small area, and Trubin made a spectacular save.
In the 17th minute, Hancko took a free kick, and Trubin parried it away.
After much pressure, Slovakia opened the scoring. Haraslín delivered a cross into the area, and Schranz headed it into the back of the net.
In the 44th minute, Slovakia won the ball in attack, Haraslín shot from the edge of the area, and Trubin sent it for a corner.
Ukraine equalized in the 9th minute of the second half. Zinchenko crossed low, and Shaparenko appeared between the defenders to send it into the goal.
In the 29th minute, Ukraine launched a quick counterattack. Yaremchuk did not make a good pass to Mudryk, who shot from a tight angle, but Dúbravka made the save.
Ukraine turned the game around in the 35th minute. Shaparenko made a beautiful long pass to Yaremchuk, who controlled it and shot past Dúbravka, giving the victory to the Ukrainians.
Photo: REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Poland 1-3 Austria
Austria dominated and comfortably defeated Poland.
The score was opened in the 9th minute. Mwene crossed, and Trauner headed into the top corner.
Poland equalized in the 30th minute. Bednarek took advantage of a cross and shot against the defense. On the rebound, Piątek sent it into the back of the net.
In the 46th minute, Zieliński took a dangerous free kick, and Pentz made a good save.
Austria regained the lead in the 21st minute of the second half. Prass made a beautiful pass, Arnautović made a dummy, and Baumgartner shot into the corner to score.
In the 32nd minute, Sabitzer went one-on-one with Szczęsny and was brought down by the goalkeeper. From the penalty spot, Arnautović sealed the game.
Photo: Fabrizio Bensch / Reuters
Netherlands 0-0 France
Netherlands and France drew without goals.
In the first minute, Xavi Simons passed to Frimpong at pace, who shot across goal, and Maignan sent it for a corner.
In the 4th minute, Griezmann tried a powerful shot from outside the area, and Verbruggen made the save.
In the 14th minute, Rabiot exchanged passes with Thuram, went one-on-one with the goalkeeper but tried to pass to Griezmann, who couldn’t finish.
In the 16th minute, Gakpo cut inside and tried to shoot into the corner. Maignan made the save.
In the 20th minute of the second half, Kanté passed to Griezmann, who shot off balance from the small area, and Verbruggen saved.
In the 24th minute, Gakpo passed to Depay, who turned and shot for a great save by Maignan with his feet. On the rebound, Xavi Simons scored, but the goal was disallowed because Dumfries was offside and the referees ruled he interfered with the play.
Photo: Mohamed Mesara/EFE
Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic
Georgia and the Czech Republic drew, earning their first points in the competition.
In the 3rd minute, Coufal took a long throw into the area, and Mamardashvili made two great saves.
In the 23rd minute, from another throw-in, Coufal delivered into the area, Hložek shot, Mamardashvili saved, but the ball bounced off Hložek and went into the net. However, the goal was disallowed because it hit the attacker’s arm.
In the 46th minute, Kvaratskhelia delivered a free kick into the area, the VAR observed a handball by Hranáč, and the referee awarded a penalty. Mikautadze took it well and opened the scoring for Georgia.
The Czech Republic equalized in the 14th minute of the second half. Lingr headed after a corner and hit the post; on the rebound, Schick chest-trapped the ball into the back of the net.
Photo: REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer
Turkey 0-3 Portugal
Portugal played well and comfortably defeated Turkey.
Portugal opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Nuno Mendes crossed low, the defense deflected, and Bernardo Silva was there alone to score.
In a bizarre incident, Portugal extended their lead. In the 29th minute, Akaydin passed back to Bayındır, who was out of position and scored an own goal.
In the 31st minute, Aktürkoğlu made a great individual play, dribbling past two defenders and shot, but Diogo Costa made a foot save.
Portugal closed the scoring in the 10th minute of the second half. Cristiano Ronaldo received a great long pass, and one-on-one with the goalkeeper, he passed to Bruno Fernandes, who tapped it in.
Photo: Leon Kuegeler/Reuters
Belgium 2-0 Romania
Belgium bounced back in the Euro and defeated Romania.
The Belgians opened the scoring in the 2nd minute. Lukaku played a pivot and set up Tielemans, who struck hard to score.
In the 13th minute, Doku passed to Lukaku in the area, who turned well but was blocked when he shot.
In the 18th minute, De Bruyne made a great play and passed to Lukebakio, who evaded the defense and shot. Niță made a great save.
In the 18th minute of the second half, De Bruyne passed to Lukaku, who shot low and scored. However, the striker had his third goal disallowed in the Euro as he was offside.
In the 23rd minute, Belgium made a poor back pass, and Man went one-on-one with Casteels, who made the save.
Belgium closed the scoring in the 25th minute. Casteels kicked forward, the Romanian defense deflected with a header, and De Bruyne slid to score past the goalkeeper.
Photo: REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
Written by Henry Miller.
