According to CCTV5 program list (January 31, 2024), the 2023 European Cup group match has ended, and 16 teams have successfully qualified for the knockout round, and they will have a more fierce fight in February. The group matches of this European Cup are full of surprises and twists and turns. Some traditional strong teams such as Spain and Portugal
According to CCTV5 program list (January 31, 2024), the 2023 European Cup group match has ended, and 16 teams have successfully qualified for the knockout round, and they will have a more fierce fight in February. The group match of this European Cup is full of surprises and twists and turns. Some traditional strong teams such as Spain, Portugal, Croatia, etc., all came out in the last round, and some unexpected dark horses such as Sweden, Czech Republic, Austria, etc. also showed their strength and resilience, making the pattern of the European Cup more complex and exciting.
In Group A, Italy won all three games and ranked first in the group with 9 points. They scored 7 goals in the group game without losing any goals, demonstrating their strong offensive and defensive ability. Switzerland ranked second in the group with 5 points. They defeated Turkey 3-1 in the final round and successfully locked the place for qualification. Wales ranked third in the group with 4 points. Although they lost 1-0 to Italy in the last round, they became the third of the four best and advanced to the knockout stage with a good goal difference. Turkey came to the bottom with 0 points. They did not win any games in the group match, nor scored any goals, which became the biggest disappointment of this European Cup.
In Group B, Belgium won all three games and ranked first in the group with 9 points. They scored 7 goals and only lost one goal in the group game, demonstrating their strong strength and dominance. Denmark ranked second in the group with 3 points. They beat Russia 4-1 in the last round, successfully reversing the qualifying situation, and also gave their best wishes to their teammate Eriksson. Finland ranked third in the group with 3 points. Although they lost 2-0 to Belgium in the last round, they also became the third of the four best and advanced to the knockout stage with a good goal difference. Russia came to the bottom with 3 points. They were defeated by Denmark in the last round, and they were also excluded from the knockout stage.
In Group C, the Netherlands won all three games and ranked first in the group with 9 points. They scored 8 goals in the group game and lost only two goals, demonstrating their strong offensive ability and combat effectiveness. Austria ranked second in the group with 6 points. They defeated Ukraine 1-0 in the final round and successfully locked the place for qualification. Ukraine ranked third in the group with 3 points. Although they lost to Austria in the last round, they also became the third of the four best and advanced to the knockout stage with a good goal difference. Northern Macedonia came to the bottom with a score of 0 points. They did not win any games in the group match, nor scored any goals. However, their spirit of participation and the enthusiasm of the fans were impressive.
In Group D, England ranked first in the group with 7 points. They scored two goals in the group match without losing any goals, showing strong defensive ability and stability. Croatia ranked second in the group with 4 points. They defeated Scotland 3-1 in the final round and successfully locked the place for qualification. The Czech Republic ranked third in the group with 4 points. Although they drew 0-0 with England in the last round, they also became the third of the four best and advanced to the knockout stage with good goal difference. Scotland came to the bottom with a score of 1 point. They did not win any games in the group match, nor scored any goals, nor were they eligible for the knockout phase.
In Group E, Sweden ranked first in the group with 7 points. They scored 4 goals in the group game and only lost two goals, demonstrating strong will and tenacity. Spain ranked second in the group with 5 points. They defeated Slovakia 5-0 in the last round, successfully reversing the qualifying situation and regaining their state and confidence. Slovakia ranked third in the group with a score of 3 points. They were defeated by Spain in the last round and were also excluded from the knockout phase. Poland came to the bottom with a score of 1 point. They lost 2-3 to Sweden in the last round, and were also excluded from the knockout phase.
In Group F, France ranked first in the group with 5 points. They scored 4 goals and lost 3 goals in the group match, demonstrating their strong strength and competitiveness. Germany ranked second in the group with a score of 4 points. They drew 2-2 with Hungary in the last round, which showed their experience and luck. Portugal ranked third in the group with 4 points. They drew 2-2 with France in the last round, which also showed their championship temperament.