EURO 2024 Quarter-Finals Weekend Round Up: Draws Dominate in Cagey Clashes

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These quarter-final matches showcased the intensity and drama of EURO 2024, with thrilling comebacks, decisive penalties, and last-minute goals, proving that every moment counts on the road to the semi-finals.

Spain vs. Germany (1-1 AET, 2-1)

Spain edged past Germany in a thrilling quarter-final match that ended 2-1 after extra time. The game began with Pedri's early attempt saved in the 1st minute, followed by Kai Havertz's header being saved in the 21st minute.

Aymeric Laporte and Dani Olmo had shots saved for Spain, while Havertz continued to test the Spanish goalkeeper with another saved shot in the 35th minute. The first half ended goalless, with both sides creating multiple chances.

In the second half, Spain took the lead in the 52nd minute with Dani Olmo's right-footed shot from the center of the box. Germany responded with Robert Andrich's attempt saved in the 70th minute. Just as it seemed Spain would hold on for the win, Florian Wirtz equalized for Germany in the 89th minute with a right-footed shot, assisted by Joshua Kimmich.

Extra time saw several missed opportunities. Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal had shots blocked for Spain, while Dani Olmo's shot was also blocked. Dani Carvajal received a yellow card for a handball, and Robert Andrich missed a shot high.

The second half of extra time saw more missed chances, with Niclas Füllkrug's header saved in the 117th minute. The decisive moment came in the 119th minute when Mikel Merino scored with a header, assisted by Dani Olmo. Despite a second yellow card for Dani Carvajal, Spain held on to secure their place in the semi-finals.

Portugal vs. France (0-0, 3-5 After Penalties)

France emerged victorious in a penalty shootout against Portugal after a goalless draw in regulation and extra time.

Both teams had multiple attempts saved during the match, including Théo Hernández's shot in the 20th minute and Kylian Mbappé's effort in the 50th minute. Portugal's Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo also had shots saved, with Ronaldo's effort in the 63rd minute being particularly close.

France's Eduardo Camavinga hit the post in the 70th minute, and N'Golo Kanté had two late attempts saved. In extra time, Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Thuram missed shots, while João Félix and Ousmane Dembélé's efforts were off target. The match remained goalless after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.

In the shootout, Ousmane Dembélé, Youssouf Fofana, Jules Koundé, Bradley Barcola, and Théo Hernández all converted their penalties foar France. Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, and Nuno Mendes scored for Portugal, but João Félix's miss proved costly. France won 5-3 on penalties to advance.

England vs. Switzerland (1-1, 5-3 After Penalties)

England triumphed over Switzerland in a tense quarter-final decided by penalties. The first half ended goalless, with both teams struggling to create clear chances.

Switzerland took the lead in the 75th minute through Breel Embolo's right-footed shot from close range. England equalized in the 80th minute with Bukayo Saka's left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Declan Rice.

In extra time, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham had shots saved for England, while Zeki Amdouni's attempt for Switzerland was also saved. The match remained level, leading to a penalty shootout.

In the shootout, England was flawless, with Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all scoring. Manuel Akanji's miss for Switzerland proved decisive as England won 5-3 on penalties.

Netherlands vs. Türkiye (2-1)

The Netherlands overcame Türkiye in a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Türkiye took the lead in the 35th minute through Samet Akaydin's header from a corner. The first half ended with Türkiye holding a slender lead.

In the second half, Arda Güler hit the post with a free-kick in the 56th minute, and Memphis Depay's shot was saved in the 57th minute. Kenan Yildiz also had an effort saved for Türkiye.

The Netherlands equalized in the 70th minute with Stefan de Vrij's header, assisted by Memphis Depay. An own goal by Mert Müldür in the 76th minute gave the Netherlands the lead. Despite Türkiye's efforts, including a last-minute attempt by Semih Kiliçsoy, the Netherlands held on to win 2-1 and advance to the semi-finals.

Home team
Away team

Probability %

1X2

Pred

Correct score

Avg. goals

Weather conditions

Coef.

Score

Live
coef.

Eu

Netherlands Türkiye 06/07/2024 21:00

542818

12-1

2 - 1

3.21

20°

-175

-175 +290 +500 no no no

FT

2 - 1(0 - 1)

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