The relationship between the number of goals and points in the European Cup: why can England win the championship with only two goals?

According to CCTV5 program list (February 18, 2024), the European Cup has entered the knockout phase, and 16 teams will compete for the final glory. Among them, England advanced as the first team in the group. They only scored two goals in three group matches, but did not concede goals. They became the defenders of this European Cup

According to CCTV5 program list (February 18, 2024), the European Cup has entered the knockout phase, and 16 teams will compete for the final glory. Among them, England advanced as the first team in the group. They only scored two goals in three group matches, but did not concede, becoming one of the most stable defensive teams in this European Cup. So why can England win the championship with only two goals?

First of all, we need to understand the points rules of the European Cup. According to the regulations of UEFA, in the group stage, the team that wins each game gets 3 points, the team that draws each gets 1 point, and the team that fails gets no points. If two or more teams have the same points, the ranking will be determined in the following order: 1 Points of mutual competition; 2. The goal difference of mutual competition; 3. The number of goals in the competition; 4. Total goal difference; 5. Total goals; 6. UEFA national team ranking.

In Group D, England are joined by Croatia, Czech Republic and Scotland. England defeated Croatia 1-0 in the first game, drew 0-0 with Scotland in the second game, and defeated Czech Republic 1-0 in the third game. Thus, they ranked first in the group with 7 points, while the Czech Republic ranked second with 4 points, Croatia ranked third with 3 points, and Scotland ranked fourth with 1 point.

From this result, we can see that the two goals of the England team are crucial because they are the only goals to win. Without these two goals, England's points will only be 3 points, and the net goal and the number of goals will be zero, so they will not be able to win the first place in the group, and even may not be able to qualify. Therefore, although England's two goals were few, they were very effective, reflecting their efficiency and stability.

Secondly, we should analyze the tactical style of the England team. The head coach of the England team is Gareth Southgate. He is a coach who pays attention to defense and teamwork. His tactical idea is to build a fast and powerful team with attack and defense based on defense, fast counter attack as a means, Kane as the core, and Stirling, Forten and other fast horses as the auxiliary. His formation is 3-4-3. The back line is composed of Walker, Stones and Maguire. The middle line is composed of Tripier, Phillips, Rice and Shaw. The front line is composed of Sterling, Caine and Forten.

The advantage of this formation is that it can form a defense line of five defenders in defense, increase the stability and strength of defense, and form an attack of five forwards in attack, increasing the threat and change of attack. England's defense is very good. They didn't concede goals in the group match. They are the only team that has achieved this in this European Cup. Their back line cooperated well, and goalkeeper Pickford also made many wonderful saves. Their midfield is also very dynamic. Phillips and Rice are the defensive barriers, and Tripier and Shaw are the engines of the wing. Although their attack is not sharp enough, there are also many opportunities. Kane is the soul of the team, while Sterling and Forten are the highlights of the team.

Finally, we want to look forward to the prospect of England's knockout matches. England's opponents in the last 16 are the second team in Group F, namely Germany. This is a classic match. Both teams have a long history and brilliant achievements. They have fought many times in the history of the World Cup and the European Cup. The most famous one is the 1966 World Cup final. England defeated Germany 4-2 and won their only World Cup championship. This game will be a battle of life and death. Both teams will not give up easily. They are eager to ascend to the top of Europe again.

The advantage of the England team is that they have the advantage of home. All their games are played at Wembley, which will greatly help their morale and confidence. Their defense is also their advantage. They can resist the attack of the German team and use the opportunity of counter attack to create threats. The disadvantage of the England team is that their attack is not good enough. Their shooting efficiency and accuracy need to be improved. Their core player Kane has not entered the best state. They need to have more creativity and explosive power on the offensive side. The key for England is whether they can break the German defence, seize the opportunity and play their own style.

In short, the reason why England can win the championship with only two goals is that their defense is very solid, their tactics are very clear, and their team is very united. They are facing strong opponents in the knockout round, and they need to play their best to realize their dreams. We look forward to their performance, and we wish them success.

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