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Lewandowski Goal Gifts Poland Tie Against Unexceptional Spain

June 19, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Euro 2020, Italian Football, Poland, Serie A, Spain

For both Spain and Poland, this match was an opportunity at redemption. Neither had had much luck in front of goal in their first match of Euro 2020. Both faced significant criticism at home. It ended in a 1-1 stalemate, with Robert Lewandowski answering to Alvaro Morata's opener.

Netherlands Overpower Austria to Catch Second Euro 2020 Win in a Row

June 17, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Austria, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Netherlands, Serie A

A clinical and efficient version of the Netherlands made short work of Austria in the second match-day of Euro 2020 Group C. Frank De Boer's Oranje made the best of the few chances they had, finding the back of the net with Memphis Depay from the spot and then at the end of a beautiful counterattack finalized by Denzel Dumfries.

Kevin De Bruyne Turns the Tide as Belgium Topple Tenacious Denmark

June 17, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Austria, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Netherlands, Serie A

The Sunday afternoon match at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen put Denmark's passion and determination and Belgium's unparalleled talent against each other. It was the Belgians to ultimately come on top despite Yussuf Poulsen had given the Danish Dynamite a lightning fast lead after two minutes of play.

Manuel Locatelli bagged a brace to push Italy towards a convincing win over Switzerland in their second match of Euro 2020 Group A

Locatelli “Does Things Right” as Italy Easily Dispose of Switzerland

June 16, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, The Azzurri

"Locatelli does things right," read a famous Italian TV commercial from the 1990s. Well, that was very true at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night as the young Sassuolo midfielder bagged a killer brace to push Roberto Mancini's selection towards a convincing win over Switzerland in their second match of Euro 2020 Group A.

Wales had the best of Turkey in Baku on Wednesday afternoon thanks to a masterclass from their most representative man Gareth Bale

Wales Outclass Turkey to Move Closer to Euro 2020 Knockout Stage

June 16, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Euro 2020, Italian Football, Serie A, Turkey, Wales

Wales got the best of Turkey on Wednesday afternoon thanks to a masterclass from their most representative man Gareth Bale and the finishing skills of Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey. The Welsh had scrambled to catch at least one point in their opener with Switzerland, but today's win put them closer to a spot into the knockout stage.

France Send Message to Contenders with Convincing Win Over Germany

June 15, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, France, Germany

The World Champions have spoken and sent a clear message to all the Euro 2020 contenders. France conquered Germany's home turf in Munich with a convincing win, courtesy of a Mats Hummels own goal. The scorecard read 1-0 for Didier Deschamps' side but didn't tell the full story as the French could have easily added one or two more.

For 85 minutes, it seemed like Hungary could manage to hold incumbent European Champions Portugal to a tie, just like they had done 5 years ago

Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo Wake Up Late, Then Brush Hungary Aside

June 15, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, France, Germany

For 85 minutes, it seemed like Hungary could manage to hold incumbent European Champions Portugal to a tie, just like they had done 5 years ago. But then, defender Willi Orban unluckily deflected the ball into his own net, and from then on it was child's play for Cristiano Ronaldo and co. to wrap the game with two more goals.

Spain - Sweden was likely to be a less sparkling match than expected but there was still plenty to enjoy even if the scorecard read nil-nil

Spain Fail to Break Sweden Wall in Euro 2020 Group E Debut

June 14, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Spain, Sweden

Without the likes of Sergio Ramos on one side and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the other, Spain - Sweden was likely to be a less sparkling match than one might have hoped for, but there was still plenty to enjoy at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla - even if the scorecard at full time read nil-nil.

Slovakia had the upper hand against Poland in the first game of Group E at Euro 2020, claiming all three points on offer by a 2-1 score

No Passes, No Lewa! Skriniar Earns Slovakia Surprise Win Over Poland

June 14, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Poland, Slovakia

Central European neighbors Poland and Slovakia found themselves in a dispute over three points in their opening game at Euro 2020 on a clear day in Saint Petersburg. It was the Slovak side to have the upper hand, claiming all three points on offer by a 2-1 score.

Dumfries Helps Netherlands Come on Top in Five-Goal Drama with Ukraine

June 13, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Netherlands, Ukraine

High pace, intensity, and five goals, all scored in the second half. Netherlands - Ukraine was the most entertaining match seen at Euro 2020 so far. It was the Oranje to pull it off in the end, overcoming Andriy Shevchenko's side 3-2 despite squandering a double lead, mostly thanks to a monstrous performance from Denzel Dumfries.

Group C of Euro 2020 got underway on a rainy Sunday evening in Bucharest as tournament minnows Austria and North Macedonia squared off

World Class Glimpses Give Austria the Edge Over North Macedonia

June 13, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Austria, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, North Macedonia

Group C of Euro 2020 got underway on a rainy Sunday evening in Bucharest as Austria beat North Macedonia 3-1. Two of the tournament's expected minnows set up with three vital points at stake. For the neutral supporters, it was a chance to view a handful of genuine stars and to scout some hot prospects (Christoph Baumgartner or Elif Elmas).

A lone goal from Raheem Sterling helped England serve their revenge against Croatia, who fell to the Three Lions at Wembley in their first Euro 2020 game

Raheem Sterling Lone Goal Enough for England to Edge Out Croatia

June 13, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Croatia, England, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020

A lone goal from Raheem Sterling helped England serve their cold revenge against Croatia, who fell to the Three Lions at Wembley in the first game of Euro 2020 Group C. Still, Gareth Southgate's side's performance was not overly convincing as the Englishmen squandered a few chances to round up the scoring.

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