According to CCTV5 program list (February 18, 2024), the European Cup group match has ended, 16 teams have successfully reached the knockout stage and will continue to compete for the highest honor in European football. The group stage of this European Cup is full of suspense and surprise. Let's review the points of each group
According to CCTV5 program list (February 18, 2024), the European Cup group match has ended, 16 teams have successfully reached the knockout stage and will continue to compete for the highest honor in European football. The group stage of this European Cup is full of suspense and surprises. Let's review the points of each group and the teams that have qualified.
In Group A, Italy beat Wales, Switzerland and Turkey by winning all three games, ranking first in the group by 9 points, showing strong strength and stable state. Wales and Switzerland ranked second and third in the group with a score of 4 points. With the advantage of goal difference, Wales directly advanced to the next stage, while Switzerland won the ticket to the knockout stage as the third place in the group. Turkey came out at the bottom with a dismal record of losing all three games, becoming the biggest disappointment of this European Cup.
In Group B, Belgium also won all three matches, ranking first in the group with 9 points, proving its strong position. Denmark ended the group game with a 4-1 victory after the unfortunate event of the first battle, and won the second place in the group with a score of 3 points and a goal difference advantage over Finland and Russia. Finland and Russia were ranked third and fourth in the group with the same 3 points and - 2 goal difference. Due to the unsatisfactory results, neither team could be eliminated.
In Group C, the Netherlands also won all three games, leading the group with 9 points, showing strong offensive firepower. Austria followed closely with 6 points and won the second place in the group. Ukraine, with a score of 3 points and a goal difference of - 1, became the only team in the third place in the group to qualify and fortunately entered the knockout phase. Northern Macedonia said goodbye to the European Cup as the last one in the group after losing all three games.
In Group D, England won 2 and drew 1, ranking first in the group with 7 points. Although they didn't score many goals, they defended very firmly and didn't lose any goals. Croatia, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, won the second place in the group with 4 points. Although the state has declined, it still holds the hope of promotion. The Czech Republic, with the same score of 4 points, could only rank third in the group due to the disadvantage of goal difference, but also successfully advanced to the knockout stage due to good results. Scotland went out as the last in the group with a score of 1 point, which did not surprise the home fans.
In Group E, Sweden scored 2 wins and 1 draw, ranking first in the group with 7 points, showing tenacious fighting spirit and solidarity. In the last match, Spain locked the second place in the group with a 5-0 win and advanced with 5 points. Although it encountered some difficulties, it still showed its strength. Slovakia scored 3 points. Due to the disadvantage of goal difference, it only ranked third in the group and was not eligible for the knockout round. Poland was eliminated as the bottom of the group with a score of 1 point, and did not play to its due level.
In Group F, three big teams, France, Germany and Portugal, have successfully advanced to the knockout stage after a fierce competition. France, with a record of 1 win and 2 draw, ranked first in the group with 5 points. Although it did not win any game, it still maintained its unbeaten record. Germany, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, won the second place in the group with a score of 4 points and the advantage of goal difference. Despite the ups and downs, it still overcame the difficulties. Portugal, with the same score of 4 points, could only rank third in the group due to the disadvantage of goal difference. However, due to its good performance, Portugal also successfully advanced to the knockout phase. Hungary was eliminated as the last in the group with 2 points. Although it did not advance, it still left a deep impression.
The above is the points of the European Cup group match and the introduction of the teams that are qualified. In the next knockout phase, there will be more excitement and excitement. Let's wait and see.
group |
team |
integral |
In/out |
Goal difference |
A |
Italy |
nine |
7/0 |
+7 |
Welsh |
four |
3/2 |
+1 |
Switzerland |
four |
4/5 |
-1 |
turkey |
zero |
1/8 |
-7 |
B |
Belgium |
nine |
7/1 |
+6 |
Denmark |
three |
5/4 |
+1 |
Finland |
three |
1/3 |
-2 |
Russia |
three |
2/7 |
-5 |