Euro 2024 results today June 21: Spain defeated defending champion Italy; England struggled to draw with Denmark
England struggled to draw with Denmark in Group C; Spain defeated the defending champions, 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 hold Denmark to a 1-1 draw 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 at a slow pace. Harry Kane then gave England the lead thanks to some sloppy Danish defending.
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 completely dominated 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 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 this match was Gianluigi Donnarumma with many saves for Italy. However, this goalkeeper could not 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 that, Williams himself had a chance from a high ball.
The two situations above signaled the difficulties that the Italian team would 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 head touch and made Calafiori confused and kicked the ball into his own net. 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 hardly 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./.