Germany’s Dominant Performance Against Denmark
Germany’s journey to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals was a testament to their resilience. A convincing 2-0 win over Denmark at BVB Stadion Dortmund on Saturday, with goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala, secured their place in the next Round. Their unwavering determination will see them face the winner of the Spain vs. Georgia match.
Match Highlights
Weather Delay: A thunderstorm caused a 22-minute delay in the first half, which ended goalless.
Disallowed Goal: Denmark seemed to have taken the lead in the 48th minute with a goal by Joachim Andersen, but it was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
Penalty Drama: Minutes later, another VAR review confirmed a handball by Andersen, setting up a penalty for Germany. Havertz converted the penalty, placing it perfectly past Kasper Schmeichel.
Musiala’s Goal: Musiala doubled Germany’s lead 14 minutes later, securing the win and setting up a quarterfinal match on July 5 in Stuttgart.
Key Statistics
Germany’s Record: Germany has lost just one of its last 21 games at the Euros when scoring the opening goal and remains unbeaten in its previous 14.
Neuer’s Milestone: Manuel Neuer set a new record for most appearances by a German player at the Euros, with 19, surpassing Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Italy’s Disappointing Exit
Italy was eliminated from Euro 2024 after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland in Berlin. This defeat marks the end of Italy’s run as defending champions, ensuring Spain remains the only repeat champion in Euros history.
Match Highlights
Switzerland’s Goals: Remo Freuler opened the scoring in the 37th minute, and Ruben Vargas added a second goal early in the second half.
Rankings Upset: Switzerland, ranked 19th by FIFA, defeated 10th-ranked Italy, marking one of the tournament’s significant upsets.
Key Statistics
Italy’s Record: Italy failed to record more than one win in a Euro tournament for the first time since 2008. Since the format was introduced, they have been eliminated in the Round of 16 in all three tournaments.
Switzerland’s Achievement: Switzerland advances to its second consecutive Euro quarterfinal, matching its best-ever finish.
Upcoming Quarterfinals
Switzerland will play the winner of the England vs. Slovakia match, a game that promises to be a tough battle. Meanwhile, Germany awaits the winner of the Spain vs. Georgia clash, a match that could potentially be a test of their strength.
Switzerland’s Journey
Switzerland started the knockout Round with a strong performance, eliminating the defending champions, Italy. Their upcoming match will be crucial as they aim to surpass their previous best Euro result.
Germany’s Confidence
Germany’s solid performance against Denmark boosts their confidence as they prepare for their quarterfinal match. With key players like Havertz and Musiala in top form, the hosts are determined to continue their quest for the title.
The first day of the Round of 16 at Euro 2024 brought excitement and drama, with Germany’s dominance and Italy’s unexpected exit. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and potential upsets as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned for further updates and highlights as Euro 2024 captivates football enthusiasts worldwide.