The most uneven scoreboard in the history of the European Cup. England advanced with the advantage of goal difference. How was the European Cup ranked? Analyze the influencing factors

On March 1, 2024, CCTV5 program list, the group stage of the European Cup has ended, and 16 teams have successfully advanced to the knockout stages, some of which are qualified in the way of goal difference advantage or fair competition points. This is also the most uneven scoreboard in the history of the European Cup, which makes people marvel at the competition of the European Cup

On March 1, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, the group stage of the European Cup has ended, and 16 teams have successfully qualified for the knockout rounds. Some of them have qualified in the way of goal difference advantage or fair competition points. This is also the most uneven scoreboard in the history of the European Cup, which makes people feel the competitiveness and suspense of the European Cup. So, how is the European Cup ranked, and what factors affect the team's ranking? Let's analyze it together.

First of all, the ranking rules of the European Cup are as follows: the first two of each group will be directly promoted to the knockout stage, while the third one of the group will be ranked according to the following criteria, and the fourth best third will also be selected to be promoted to the knockout stage. These criteria are in order of priority: 1. Points; 2. Goal difference; 3. Number of goals; 4. Fair competition points (i.e. red and yellow card deduction); 5. UEFA national team ranking. If none of the above criteria can be distinguished, then it is necessary to draw lots.

Secondly, the ranking of the European Cup has been affected by some factors, the most important of which is the opponents and the results of the group matches. Some teams are in strong groups, such as France, Germany, Portugal and Hungary in Group F, which is called the "group of death". The competition between these teams is very intense and cohesive, resulting in their low points and goal difference. Some teams can only qualify as the third place, such as Portugal. However, some teams are in a weak group, such as Group A of Italy, Switzerland, Turkey and Wales, which is called the "lucky group". The competition between these teams is relatively easy and obvious, resulting in their high points and goal difference. Some teams can even qualify as the first team, such as Italy.

Thirdly, the ranking of the European Cup was also affected by some unexpected factors, such as injuries, red and yellow cards, own goal, etc. These accidents will affect the team's performance and performance, as well as the team's points and goal difference, and even the team's fair competition points. For example, in the group match of the North Macedonia team, because its own guard Rostovsky scored an own goal in the game against Ukraine, the team lost the game with a score of 1-2, and the team's goal difference was - 5, so it was not qualified for the knockout phase. In the group match, the Czech team won the match with a score of 2-0, and the team's net goal was+1 because its striker Sik scored a magic long-range shot in the game against Scotland.

To sum up, the ranking of the European Cup is a complex and interesting process. It has both clear rules and random factors. It has both the embodiment of strength and the test of luck. It has both the principle of fairness and the creation of suspense. The following is the scoreboard of the European Cup group matches:

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