EURO 2024 Match Report: A Day of Dramatic Ties and Narrow Victories

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Spain have qualified and almost guaranteed first place in the Group of Death. Two draws marked Group C, leaving everything open until the last round.

Spain vs. Italy (1-0)

Spain edged past Italy with a narrow 1-0 victory in a tightly contested match. The game began with Spain's Pedri making an early attempt in the 2nd minute, but his header was saved by Italy's goalkeeper in the top center of the goal. Spain continued to press, with Álvaro Morata and Fabián Ruiz both testing the Italian defense, but Gianluigi Donnarumma was up to the challenge, making crucial saves.

The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when a defensive mix-up led to an own goal by Italy's Riccardo Calafiori, giving Spain the lead. Morata continued to threaten, and Nico Williams hit the bar in the 70th minute, but Spain couldn't extend their lead. Italy's best chance came in the 86th minute with Bryan Cristante's close-range effort, but it was saved. Ayoze Pérez had two late attempts for Spain, both saved, and the match ended 1-0 in favor of Spain.

Slovenia vs. Serbia (1-1)

Slovenia and Serbia played out an exciting 1-1 draw. The match started with Slovenia's Adam Gnezda Cerin testing the Serbian goalkeeper early on. Slovenia came close to scoring in the 38th minute when Timi Max Elsnik hit the post. Serbia responded with multiple efforts from Aleksandar Mitrovic, but Jan Oblak was solid in the Slovenian goal.

Slovenia broke the deadlock in the 69th minute with Zan Karnicnik scoring from close range after a swift counter-attack. The game seemed to be heading for a Slovenian win, but in the 95th minute, Luka Jovic headed home from close range to equalize for Serbia, assisted by Ivan Ilic from a corner. The match concluded in a 1-1 draw, reflecting the balanced nature of the contest.

Denmark vs. England (1-1)

Denmark and England also shared the points in a 1-1 draw. The match began with an early save from Denmark's Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's shot. England took the lead in the 18th minute with Harry Kane scoring from the center of the box. Denmark quickly responded and equalized in the 34th minute through Morten Hjulmand's stunning strike from outside the box.

Both teams continued to create chances, with Phil Foden, Declan Rice, and Ollie Watkins coming close for England, while Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Mikkel Damsgaard tested the English goalkeeper. Despite the numerous attempts, neither side could find the winning goal. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, a fair result given the efforts of both teams.

Home team
Away team

Probability %

1X2

Pred

Correct score

Avg. goals

Weather conditions

Coef.

Score

Live
coef.

Eu

Spain Italy 20/06/2024 21:00

324721

X0-0

0 - 0

2.37

18°

3.25

2.15 3.25 3.60 no no no

FT

1 - 0(0 - 0)

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