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Euro 2024: Headlines from the round of 16
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With the round of 16 reaching its culmination, all roads now lead to the quarter-finals for the remaining eight teams vying for glory at Euro 2024.
The Germany-based tournament certainly hasn’t disappointed, with shock results, wonder goals and dominant performances throughout.
The first knockout round featured all of the above, making it hard to predict for those who dabble in betting on football online.
That said, let’s take a look at the headlines from the recent round of 16.
Edgy England leave it late against Slovakia
Despite entering Euro 2024 as one of the pre-tournament favourites, England have yet to find their spark in Germany and were just seconds away from crashing out of the competition in what surely would have been dubbed a national disaster.
Ivan Schranz gave the 45th-ranked team in the world the lead in the 25th minute and Slovakia were on the cusp of a historic victory and their first quarter-final appearance at the Euros before Jude Bellingham scored a stunning overhead kick with England’s first shot on target in the 95th minute.
That took the wind out of Slovakia’s sails and the momentum shifted going into extra-time as it took the Three Lions’ talisman Harry Kane just one minute to head in what would ultimately be the winning goal.
Dominant Dutch see off Romania
The Netherlands have a squad littered with star talent, yet they are considered merely outsiders to win the European Championships.
However, their dominant victory over Romania deserves rave reviews and is perhaps an indication that Ronald Koeman’s side needs to be taken more seriously in Germany.
Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for the Dutch in the 25th minute, and despite numerous chances to extend their lead, the game wasn’t put to bed until late on when substitute Donyell Malen scored a brace.
Diving Diogo Costa sends Portugal into the last eight
By this stage, we all know that Cristiano Ronaldo loves being front and centre at both club and international level.