EURO 2024 Recap, Round 1
Here is a recap of the round 1 of EURO 2024, featuring unexpected outcomes and standout individual performances.
Group A
Germany, Scotland, Hungary, and Switzerland are competing in Group A. Germany dominated Scotland in the first match with a 5-1 victory, putting them at the summit of the group. Switzerland also won against Hungary 3-1 on matchday 2, putting them in second place. Hungary and Scotland are currently in third and fourth place respectively. In the next round, Germany will play against Hungary, while Switzerland will face Scotland.
Group B
Spain made a strong debut at EURO 2024 by defeating Croatia 3-0 in Group B, which also included Italy and Albania. Italy then came from behind to beat Albania 2-1, leaving Spain and Italy tied on points before the next round. In the upcoming matches, Croatia will face Albania and Italy will play against Spain.
Group C
Group C gave us the first stalemate of EURO 2024, as Slovenia held Denmark to a 1-1 score on Matchday 3. England then managed to defeat Serbia 1-0, claiming the top spot in the group. Denmark finished in second place, followed by Slovenia in third, and Serbia at the bottom of the group standings. Denmark will compete against England in the round 2, while Slovenia will take on Serbia.
Group D
The Netherlands secured a late victory over Poland with a goal from Wout Weghorst, starting Group D on a positive note. Following this, France defeated Austria 1-0, placing them in second position in the group behind the Netherlands. Poland and Austria are currently in third and fourth place in the group standings. In the next round, the Netherlands will face France, while Austria will play against Poland.
Group E
Slovakia surprised Belgium in group E with a 1-0 victory, moving them into second place in the group standings. Romania currently holds the top spot after defeating Ukraine 3-0. Belgium, predicted to lead the group, now sits in third place with Ukraine at the bottom. In the upcoming round, Belgium will play against Romania while Slovakia will face Ukraine.
Group F
Turkey moved into first place in group F by defeating Georgia 3-1, while Portugal secured second place with a narrow win over Czech Republic. Czech Republic currently holds the third spot, with Georgia at the bottom of the group. In the upcoming round, Portugal will play against Turkey, and Czech Republic will face Georgia.