2024 Euros in Germany

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And then it's time for the final round of the quarter finals!

Romania vs Netherlands

The dutch haven't really gotten their game going and Romania was a bit of a surprise to even get this far...There is a small chance of an even bigger surprise here but I still gotta think the Dutch will win here


Austria vs Turkey

Now Austria is something of a cinderella story here. They've played pretty exciting footsy and gotten results as well. Turkey has been somewhere between terrible and laughable (remember that own goal!?!? Hahahah! Still one of the funniest moments in the history of tournament footsy!) It's kind of strange and bit surreal that Turkey is even here. The cinderella story should continue and Austria should advance here!

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

My take:

Romania vs Netherlands

Only the 2nd time that Romania have got to this stage in the Euros. The Dutch are getting back to the sort of form which makes them an outside chance for the competition. But they haven't played that well really... but should still progress.

Austria vs Turkey

Austria have played well, Turkey have scraped through. If there's any justice Astria will win!

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Well looks like the Dutch have found their groove! They were playing stellar footsy on the first half!

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Romania started well, but have been on the back foot ever since the goal went in.

[Charger]

Yeah.... but very strong showing from Netherlands! Netherland might even go far here if they carry on like this!

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

They came good today, and frankly should have got 2 or 3 more than the 3 they did get!

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Not paying much attention to the Austria vs Turkey match, I see Turkey got an early lead. 1-0 at half time.

[Charger]

I stopped watching after Turkey's second goal...

Austria didn't play as well as they did earlier...

But goddamn those Turkish "fans" are a bunch of assholes...constant boo'ing and throwing stuff and being abnoxious...but ofcourse that's no surprise...

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

The Quarter Finals line up is:

Friday

Spain vs Germany

Portugal vs France

Saturday

England vs Switzerland

Netherlands vs Turkey


The Friday games look rather tasty...

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Indeed...either one of those would be a suitable final!

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So today's matches....

Spain vs Germany

This could go either way...BUT the edge has to be on Spain's side as they've won every single match so far and done so with rather ease even...Germany will have a huge backing from the crowd but will that be enough? I think not...This could be very very tight but Spain will win at the end.

Portugal vs France

Another great match here....as much as I like Portugal I can't see them winning here against France...their defense is just too slow to contain Mbappe and their other midfielders. And on the other hand France's defense is super strong and Portugal has already struggled scoring against weaker countries...I'm not expecting a goal extravangza but maybe one or to goals for France.

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Yes, two matches which could go either way... Spain and France should win on paper but no one will be surprised if either of their opponents win.

[Charger]

That Germany's tie goal was flowing in the air for a while...I was rather certain it would come in around 80 mins...

So Extra Time awaits...now it's anyone's game for sure....penalties await me thinks.

[Charger]

Quite the final few minutes! Glad to see it did NOT go to penalties....Both teams played very very well...Spain was just bit better!

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Spain vs Germany 2-1 AET

From what I saw of the game (the last 20 mins of each half and extra time) neither team really seemed to flow, probably nullifying each other's endeavours. But Extra Time was exciting, both goals I saw were very well taken.