Euro 24 Watch (knockout Stage)

[Robbie]

We now come to the nitty gritty of Euro 24, the knockout stage. 

Full Schedule below.

Saturday 29 June
Switzerland vs Italy 

(Berlin, 17:00)

Germany vs Denmark 

(Dortmund, 20:00)

Sunday 30 June
England vs Slovakia 

(Gelsenkirchen, 17:00)

Spain vs Georgia 

(Cologne, 20:00)

Monday 1 July

France vs Belgium 

(Düsseldorf, 17:00)

Portugal vs Slovenia 

(Frankfurt, 20:00)

Tuesday 2 July

Romania vs Netherlands 

(Munich, 17:00)

Austria vs Türkiye

(Leipzig, 20:00)

[liampie]

austira has earned my support with how they have played, they look very good. obviously, i want england to do better but they are my underdog team who i hope can continue to do well.

[Robbie]

So the first game today which kicks off at 5 pm BST is Switzerland v Italy.

Switzerland have shown some good form getting a draw against Germany, winning against Hungary & drawing against Scotland in their group, to finish  2nd in their group to Germany.

Meanwhile Italy came 2nd in their group behind Spain, winning one, drawing one, and losing one of their three group games.

Italy's form has been patchy, but you can never right them off in knockout games.

The winner of this game is scheduled to play the winner of England v Slovakia in one of the Quarter finals.

 

[Robbie]

Round of 16

Switzerland 0 Italy 0

5 min gone

[Robbie]

Switzerland open the scoring.

Switzerland 1 Italy 0

40 mins gone

[Robbie]

Half Time

Switzerland 1 Italy 0

Switzerland are dominating this match. Italy have hardly featured at all.

Could we be seeing a shock here?

[Robbie]

Switzerland double their lead less than a minute into the second half with a right footed 18 yard curler into the net at the far post.

Switzerland 2 Italy 0

46 min gone.

[Robbie]

Final score.

Switzerland 2 Italy 0.

Switzerland go through to the quarter finals where they await the result of the England v Slovakia match to be played on Sunday.

[Robbie]

The 2nd Euro 24 game today sees Germany v Denmark at 8 pm BST.

Germany have been very impressive in their group matches, topping the group & winning two & drawing one of their three group matches.

In contrast, Denmark drew all their three matches and qualified & qualified 2nd to England in the group.

Germany will be big favourites tonight.

[Robbie]

Round of 16.

Germany 0 Denmark 0

One minute gone.

[Robbie]

Germany 0 Denmark 0

Game has been suspended 33 minutes into the game due to adverse weather conditions.

It is raining cats & dogs, thunder & lightening too.

Players are off the field.

[Fan of Big Tone]

The conditions look awful it’s a good decision though due to the lightening, can’t be too careful.

[Robbie]

The game has been resumed after the adverse weather passed over.

Germany 0 Denmark 0

37 min gone.

[Robbie]

Half Time

Germany 0 Denmark 0

Germany have been dominating, but Denmark dangerous on the break on a few occasions.

[Robbie]

Germany scored through a penalty.

Germany 1 Denmark 0

Var strikes once again, disallows a Denmark goal then a Var check at the other end for handball gives Germany a penalty.

Var is destroying the beautiful game.

Guess what. English Ref again.

[Blake]

Our side of the knockout stages looks more promising now that Italy has been knocked out. Austria are the biggest worry. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

[Robbie]

Germany get their 2nd goal with Denmark chasing the game.

Germany 2 Denmark 0

71 min gone.

 

[Robbie]

Full Time

Germany 2 Denmark 0

For me, an entertaining game ruined by var, snicko & a matter of millimetres 

[Fan of Big Tone]

8 minutes ago, Robbie said:

Full Time

Germany 2 Denmark 0

For me, an entertaining game ruined by var, snicko & a matter of millimetres 

Yep spot on @Robbie it’s getting ridiculous.

Exciting game though, one of the better ones I’ve seen so far.

[Robbie]

@Fan of Big Tone all the itv pundits were perplexed, by the Var decisions. We know the spurs manager is against Var. The American Ref on the panel made her case for Var and defended the Var decisions well, but I think it just goes against the spirit of the game.

[Robbie]

The first game this Sunday at Euro 24 is the last 16 knockout game between England & Slovakia that kicks off at 5 pm.

England have flattered to deceive in their 3 group games, topping the group with one win & two draws from the three group matches, but England have not been at their best & will need to improve if they are to progress further.

Slovakia won one, drew one and lost one game in their 3 group games. Slovakia have been playing quite well for their level & will test England this evening.

[Robbie]

So the waiting is over.

England have stuttered somewhat but have still qualified from their group as group winners and are in the round of 16 today where they face Slovakia for a place in the last 8.

Slovakia have played above their standing and are not to be taken lightly. But England surely have to be favourites.

It's the knockout stage so we will know in a couple of hours if England move on or come home.

The teams will be out shortly. England expects.CMON England.

[Robbie]

England 0 Slovakia 0

1 min gone

[Robbie]

Update 

England 0 Slovakia 0

15 min gone 

[gtownjohnno]

Definitely ain't gonna finish 0:0.... England getting the runaround!!!!!