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They may not have been favourites a couple of weeks ago - but two matches in and Spain have announced themselves as serious Euro 2024 contenders. 20 Jun 2024
Thursday’s impressive 1-0 win over Italy - sealed by Riccardo Calafiori's own goal - saw them become just the second team to qualify for the last 16 in Germany. With youngsters Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal thrilling on the flanks, Spain will be wondering how they didn't beat a surprisingly flat Italy by more. Spain have made a perfect start - also thrashing Croatia 3-0 in their first Group B match - as they hope to end a 12-year wait for a major trophy.
Luka Jovic scored a 95th-minute equaliser as Serbia grabbed a last-gasp draw against Slovenia at Euro 2024. 20 Jun 2024
Full-back Zan Karnicnik slotted home a low cross from close range with 20 minutes remaining to put the Slovenians on the verge of a first Euros win, which would have pushed Serbia to the brink of elimination. But former Real Madrid striker Jovic rescued his country with a near-post flicked header from a corner to spark Serbian joy in Munich. Serbia manager Dragan Stojkovic criticised his side for showing England "too much respect" in their Euro 2024 opener, however they produced a similarly slow start in Munich. Unlike against England, there was no notable improvement after the break before Karnicnik arrived late at the far post to finish Timi Elsnik's cross. Slovenia seemed certain to claim just their second win at a major tournament - their first was against Algeria at the 2010 World Cup - and move to the brink of reaching the knockout stages of a major finals for the first time.
Jamal Musiala scored again as Germany continued their winning start to Euro 2024 with victory over Hungary to become the first side through to the knockout stages. 19 Jun 2024
The Bayern Munich forward impressed throughout and netted midway through the first half, drilling a powerful effort inches past the post afterwards, and was later given a standing ovation when he was substituted late in the second half. Hungary were frustrated with his opener, claiming a foul from Ilkay Gundogan on defender Willi Orban before the Barcelona midfielder teed up Musiala to fire into the roof of the net. A video assistant referee (VAR) check confirmed the on-field decision as Musiala celebrated with his team-mates in front of Hungary supporters behind the goal. Hungary thought they had snatched an equaliser on the stroke of half-time but Roland Sallai's rebound header was ruled out for a clear offside. Instead, Germany extended their lead in the second half when former Manchester City player Gundogan was left unmarked to slot comfortably past goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi. After their dominant 5-1 win over Scotland, Germany were made to work harder for the win here - with Hungary threatening on occasions and defending stubbornly. Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai showed his quality on set-pieces, curling a terrific effort goalwards which needed saving by Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Szoboszlai came close again in a bright period in the first half but was denied by an excellent block from Jonathan Tah. Germany's performance was encouraging though. They showed patches of creativity and control, doing enough to get over the line and make it six points from their opening two games.
Luka Modric was consoled at full-time as he reflected on the potential impact of the draw. 19 Jun 2024
It may not have been a win, but for Albania it certainly felt like it. After Klaus Gjasula scored a 95th-minute equaliser in a 2-2 thriller with Croatia, their fans were celebrating the moment long after the final whistle - the sound of drums could be heard as well as the odd firecracker as they made away from Hamburg's Volksparkstadion. An early exit from this summer's European Championship in Germany is still most likely for Albania, as is the likelihood they will exit without a win, but they have shown they did not come here to just make up the numbers. They scored after 23 seconds against Italy in their Group B opener, before ultimately losing 2-1, and in this game they again took the lead, before recovering from another turnaround to earn the draw.
All eyes had been on 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in the build-up to Portugal's European Championship opener against the Czech Republic but, not for the first time in Germany, it was a youngster who stole the headlines. 19 Jun 2024
'Ronaldo 7' shirts had been everywhere in Leipzig before the game, as fans prepared to welcome the veteran forward's record appearance at a sixth European Championship. They were no doubt hoping he would mark it with a goal but it was not to be and instead it was Francisco Conceicao - 18 years Ronaldo's junior - who snatched the dramatic winner as Portugal began their Group F campaign with a 2-1 victory. It was practically his first touch after coming on for his competitive debut, and former England striker Alan Shearer was delighted with his contribution. "You are sent on to change the game and to do something," he said on BBC One. "You have to make an impact as a sub." "What a story," ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy added. "There was me saying: 'What can you do in three minutes as a substitute?' He got a bit of luck with the deflection but he wasn't going to miss that." It was a memorable moment for Conceicao, son of former Portugal player Sergio, and it was one that he celebrated with a delighted Ronaldo, who punched the air and high-fived his team-mates. Portugal boss Roberto Martinez said the youngster deserved his winning moment. "Francisco is the ultimate example of earning it," he said. "He deserves to be here and showed he is ready to help the group. He showed character and showed his worth because he was allowed to be here."