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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.
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."
Teenager Arda Guler scored on his European Championship debut as Turkey broke Georgia's hearts with a thrilling Group F victory in Dortmund. 18 Jun 2024
Right-back Mert Muldur gave Turkey the lead in the 25th minute with an outrageous volley into the top corner, leaving Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili no chance. But seven minutes later, Georges Mikautadze scored Georgia's first goal in a major tournament after expertly guiding Giorgi Kochorashvili's cross into the near corner. In the 65th minute, Real Madrid forward Guler became the third teenager to score on his Euros debut with a sublime, curling strike into the top corner from 25 yards. Georgia, also playing in a Euros for the first time, fought valiantly and almost snatched a leveller. Having shown plenty of heart and skill, Willy Sagnol's side came close when Kochorashvili missed a late opportunity, having earlier hit the bar. And in a frantic finale, they struck the post and had a goalbound effort from Budu Zivzivadze blocked by the head of Samet Akaydin in the fifth minute of added time. But Turkey sealed the success with the last kick of the game as substitute Kerem Akturkoglu broke clear and, with keeper Mamardashvili having come up for a corner, rolled a finish into an empty net. Dortmund's famous yellow wall became the red wall as Turkish fans celebrated wildly after their side - on manager Vincenzo Montella's 50th birthday - picked up a valuable three points. Turkey will look to make it two wins on the bounce on Saturday when they face Portugal, while Georgia play the Czech Republic.