Euro 2024 results today June 21: Spain defeats defending champion Italy; England struggles to draw with Denmark
England struggled to draw with Denmark in Group C; Defeating the defending champions, Spain entered the round of 16... are notable highlights of Euro 2024 on June 21.
England struggled to draw with Denmark in Group C
England took an early lead, but conceded a superb goal and were lucky to draw 1-1 with Denmark in the second match of Group C of EURO 2024.
England, the number 1 candidate for EURO 2024, continued to disappoint in the match against Denmark in the second match.
The match started slowly. Harry Kane then gave England the lead thanks to some poor defending from Denmark.
Immediately after conceding the goal, Denmark pushed their formation up high to increase the pressure. Hjulmand took advantage of the opponent's loss of possession and scored a beautiful long-range goal from 28 meters.
Denmark took complete control of the game, controlling the ball and passing it around more. The "tin soldiers" exhausted Gareth Southgate's team by the end of the match.
The disappointment was reflected in the boos from the England fans present in Frankfurt.
Score:
Denmark:Hjulmand 34'.
Older brother:Harry Kane 18'
Starting lineup:
Denmark(3-4-1-1): Schmeichel; Andersen, Christiansen, Vestergaard; Maehle, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Kristiansen; Eriksen; Hojlund, Wind.
Older brother(4-2-3-1): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Alexander-Arnold, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane.
Donnarumma is excellent, Italy still loses to Spain
The highlight of the second round of the EURO 2024 group stage was the clash between Spain and Italy. The standout player in the match was Gianluigi Donnarumma, who made several saves for Italy. However, the goalkeeper was unable to stop his teammate Riccardo Calafiori's own goal.
As expected, the Spanish team showed their superiority right from the opening whistle. In the second minute, from a cross by Nico Williams, Pedri jumped high to head the ball and forced Donnarumma to work hard to block. Not long after, Williams himself had a chance from a high ball.
The two situations above signal the difficulties that the Italian team will face in this match. The Spanish team completely controlled the game on the field.
After an unchanged first half, the Spanish team continued to attack relentlessly in the second half. They relied on the attacks on the flanks of Yamal and Williams.
In the 55th minute, from Williams' pass, Morata made a reasonable header and made Calafiori confused and scored an own goal. The goal came to the Spanish team thanks to the opponent's unexpected mistake.
Meanwhile, the Italian team struggled with their attacking options. Coach Luciano Spaletti's players played poorly and could barely create any notable moves towards Unai Simon's goal. Even when they had chances, the Italian team did not handle them well and missed them.
The Spanish team won 1-0 and topped Group B after 2 matches. This team is sure to qualify for the round of 16./.