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BELGIUM have beaten Group E rivals Romania 2-0 after a dominant performance in Cologne.Youri Tielemans bagged a stunning opener seconds into the game to give Domenico Tedesco’s side the lead.Kevin De Bruyne sealed the win for Belgium with 10 minutes to go as the Red Devils claimed their first three points of Euro 2024.
Match result: Belgium 2-0 Romania
Belgium team: Casteels, Theate, Vertonghen, Faes, Castagne, Onana, Tielemans, De Bruyne, Doku, Lukaku, Lukebakio
Romania team: Nita; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; M.Marin, R.Marin, Stanciu; Man, Dragus, Mihaila
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And that’s all for matchday two!
It’s the end of the afternoon kick-offs at Euro 2024, but we now head for the final round group games we are still no closer to knowing many of the teams that will make up the Last 16.
That’s none more the case than in Group E where all four sides have three points following Belgium’s beating of Romania.
The focus turns to Scotland, who take on Hungary tomorrow. Only a win will do for Steve Clarke’s men, and we’ll by in Stuttgart to cheer them on.
Until then, thanks for joining us and goodnight.

Copy linkCopiedLeft flagging! Lukaku curse continues
Romelu Lukaku has now had more goals disallowed at Euro 2024 than the top scorers have netted.
Tonight’s effort was arguably the tightest call of the three too, the striker’s knee and big toe adjudged to have been ahead of the last defender before he slammed home brilliantly.

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No player on the pitch had more shots (7), shots on target (3), made more tackles (4) or won more fouls (4) than Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne.

Copy linkCopiedE sees four squeezed together
After Belgium’s win in Cologne this evening, all four nations in Group E are locked together on three points apiece.
It means that for the first time in the history of the European Championship group stage, all four teams in a single group will be level on points going into the final round of matches.
Anything could still happen. Anyone could still top it.

Slovakia v Romania (Wednesday, 5pm)
Ukraine v Belgium (Wednesday, 5pm)

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Copy linkCopiedFull time – Belgium 2-0 Romania
Szymon Marciniak brings a brilliant football match in Cologne to an end.
Belgium have bounced back from defeat to Slovakia to see off Romania thanks to an early strike from Youri Tielemans inside 73 seconds, and a late goal from Kevin De Bruyne.
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90. The board goes up to signal four minutes of stoppage time.
It’s enough time for another Romania substitution – Deian Sorescu for Andrei Ratiu – and another Lukaku mishap, as he fails to play De Bruyne in early.
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89. Poor old Romelu Lukaku.
He does everything right here, using pace and power to Andrei Burca and shoot fiercely across goal.
It’s just unfortunate for the striker that Florin Nita is equal to it with an excellent stop with his right foot.
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87. Leandro Trossard has achieved the impossible – he’s sent Ally McCoist into a rage.
Twice in the matter of moments, the Arsenal forward escapes on the right with teammates unmarked in the middle.
On both occasions, Trossard hangs on to the ball too long and then makes the wrong decision. Awful, awful play from the substitute.
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85. Romania almost pull one back after further slack defending from Wout Faes.
The centre-back allows Denis Alibec to sneak in to the box and poke past Koen Casteels with only alert play from Timothy Castagne keeping the ball from the back of the net.
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84. It should be three!
De Bruyne finds Trossard on the right, the substitute moves in on the keeper and spots Lukaku in space.
All he needs to do is square the ball, but somehow he gets it wrong and passes straight to a defender.
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82. Following the goal, Romania change send on striker Denis Alibec in a like-for-like for Denis Dragus.
Dragus will have a big role to play in Romania’s final group game.
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80. Kevin De Bruyne seals victory for Belgium!
It’s perhaps the most un-Kevin De Bruyne goal you’re ever likely to see, more reminiscent of 1980s Wimbledon than the world class playmaker.
Koen Casteels’ long punt forward is flicked on by Romelu Lukaku, and the Manchester City midfielder races through to steer beyond Florin Nita.
To the naked eye, De Bruyne looks much more offside than Lukaku was for the disallowed effort, but it doesn’t take long for VAR to green light the goal.
The Red Devils have arrived at Euro 2024!

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78. Just over ten minutes remain, and this one is still in the balance.
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76. Another change for the Red Devils.
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74. Razvan Marin tries his luck with a speculative effort.
That’s not one to trouble either Koen Casteels in the Belgium goal, nor the replay operatives in VT.
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71. Another two changes for Belgium sees goalscorer Youri Tielemans and the dangerous Jeremy Doku depart to great acclaim.
Orel Mangala and Yannick Carrasco come on to play their part.
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69. Edward Iordanescu rolls the dice…
…and calls for Ianis Hagi and Darius Olaru.
The pair replace the booked Marius Marin and Valentin Mihaila.
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67. Huge chance for Dennis Man!
Romania finally break the Belgian backline with the Parma man – Man – in ahead of the dawdling Wout Faes.
On his right foot, the Romanian only has Casteels to beat but drills his shot straight at the goalkeeper.
They won’t get (m)any better chances than that.
Copy linkCopiedBelgium 1-0 Romania – Marius Marin yellow card
65. The most obvious yellow card you’ll see this summer.
Marus Marin fails to keep pace with an accelerating Kevin De Bruyne and so simply hauls the midfielder back with both arms.
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63. Romelu Lukaku has his goal!
After his two disallowed strikes against Slovakia, the Belgian forward finishes Kevin De Bruyne’s through ball with aplomb to double Belgium’s lead.
The Red Devils celebrate wildly, and will be moving level with the other three teams in Group F on three points.
But wait! Oh no!
The word comes through that Lukaku – who had appeared to time his run perfectly – was offside. It’s not going to count!
Never mind it not being his day, it’s not the striker’s summer.
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61. Trossard’s first involvement in the game is to be booted up in the air by Nicusor Bancu.
As a result, the Romania defender has his name taken by the referee.
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60. Chance for Romania! Wonderful defending from Vertonghen!
Right-back Ratui pops up in the Belgium penalty area to control a clever pass, and looks primed to fire the Tricolours level.
Until, that is, Belgium’s wily old defender bursts across to mop up.
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58. Belgium want that second!
Doku fails to finish off a move that he started, failing to read De Bruyne’s floated cross from the left.
Moments later, Lukaku meets a drifted free-kick on the half-volley at the near post, but without the pace to trouble Nita.
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56. Belgium do make a chance but it’s Dodo Lukebakio coming off rather than Jeremy Doku.
Leandro Trossard is the replacement coming on, and the Arsenal man will likely take up position on the right flank.
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CRISTIANO RONALDO and Portugal are taking on Turkey in a huge Euro 2024 clash RIGHT NOW.Turkey top the group on goal difference after a 3-1 win over Georgia on match one.While Portugal went a goal behind against the Czech Republic before managing to get back into the game through an own goal minutes later.
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Turkey team: Bayindir, Celik, Akaydin, Bardakol, Kadioglu, Calhanoglu, Ayhan, Akgun, Kokcu, Akturkoglu, Yilmaz
Portugal team: Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes, Vitinha, Palhinha, Fernandes, Silva, Ronaldo, Leao
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4. Turkey are once again roared on by an absurdly huge support, both inside and outside the BVB Stadion.
They’re in buoyant mood too as Bardakci has their first attempt of the game, a shot that’s blocked at close quarters.
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2. It didn’t take Ronaldo long to register his first attempt at goal.
The Portuguese legend gets on the end of Silva’s cross from the left to shin a volley straight at Bayindir.
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1. Peeeeep! Felix Zwayer blows his whistle and – eventually – Bruno Fernandes get this match up and running.
Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Baris Alper Yilmaz were a little too eager to get going, sprinting off into opposing halves before the Manchester United captain had kicked-off.
Copy linkCopiedHere come the two teams!
The pressure should be off with these two teams sat so favourably in Group F, but then there is always pressure when Cristiano Ronaldo leads a team out.
The old goat emerges from the tunnel alongside counterpart Hakan Calhanoglu with a face as focused as if this was the final itself.
The evening sun is shining down upon the BVB Stadion, let’s hope the upcoming football shines as brightly as it did in the group’s earlier game between Georgia and Czechia.
Kick-off comes next.
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It’s almost time in Dortmund.
The Yellow Wall is very much red today, but the atmosphere is fitting as when Borussia are at home.

Copy linkCopiedWinners will top the group
After Georgia and Czech Republic played out a thrilling draw in Hamburg earlier today, Turkey and Portugal now have the chance to seal progression to the Last 16.
In fact, should either side win this afternoon then they will ensure that they top Group F.
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Copy linkCopiedRon wanting to get it right
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has scored an incredible 130 goals for his country – but remarkably none of those have ever come against Turkey.
The 39-year-old has blanked in three previous matches against them, only facing Albania more (4) without finding the back of the net.

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Referee: Felix Zwayer
Referee’s assistants: Stefan Lupp and Marco Achmuller.
Fourth official: Jesús Gil Manzano
Video assistant referee: Bastian Dankert
Copy linkCopiedYoung Turks out to make history
After winning their opening game of Euro 2024 in dramatic style again Georgia, Turkey have their eyes on a new landmark.
The Crescent-Stars have never won their first two fixtures at a major tournament, but Vincenzo Montella’s young guns are eager to set the record straight.
Copy linkCopiedHistory and defence on Portugal’s side
This evening’s encounter in Dortmund will be the fourth meeting between Turkey and Portugal at the European Championship.
The Portuguese have won all three of the previous meetings in the tournament – all without conceding a single goal.
They first triumphed 1-0 in the group stage of Euro ’96, and then prevailed 2-0 four years later in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.
The most recent Euros fixture between the two was a 2-0 success for the Selecao, once again in the groups at Euro 2008.
Copy linkCopiedFans take over Signal Iduna Park
Borussia Dortmund fans often make a racket at their Signal Iduna Park stadium – and it seems certain Portugal and Turkey fans will do the same for their clash this afternoon.
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Copy linkCopiedGuler left on bench
Arda Guler has to settle for a spot on the bench following injury worries in the week.
The Real Madrid youngster was the star of the show in Turkey’s Euro 2024 opener against Georgia.
Guler bagged a goal in a 3-1 win in their first game of Group F.
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Turkey XI: Bayindir, Celik, Akaydin, Bardakol, Kadioglu, Calhanoglu, Ayhan, Akgun, Kokcu, Akturkoglu, Yilmaz
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Copy linkCopiedPortugal starting XI
Cristiano Ronaldo will start up top for Portugal once again as he looks to claim his first goal of Euro 2024.
Portugal XI: Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes, Vitinha, Palhinha, Fernandes, Silva, Ronaldo, Leao
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Copy linkCopiedWhat is the team news?
Turkey are unlikely to change a winning formula after their strong performance against Georgia.
İrfan Can Kahveci, who missed that game through injury, is still doing light training so is unlikely to return to the fold.
Meanwhile, Portugal may see fit to tweak their tactics after they had to throw the kitchen sink in their first game to get anything from it.
Goncalo Inacio could be a more natural fit for the team if they elect to switch to a back four, likely with Diogo Dalot dropping out
Copy linkCopiedBrilliant Bruno
While Ronaldo is leading the line for his nation once again, it it the stars around him carrying the load of the performance.
That includes midfielders such as Bruno Fernandes, who is among the most dangerous creative players in the world.

Copy linkCopiedAmazing Arda
At just 19 years old, Real Madrid star Guler is carrying the hopes of his country on his shoulders.
His screamer against Georgia showed he is not one to shy away from the occasion, and a strong performance against Portugal will be vital if they are to get anything from the game.

Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Turkey vs Portugal
This is the big one from Group F! Portugal vs Turkey and SunSport will have the entire coverage through our live blog.
Both European giants got off to winning stars which makes this Euro 2024 fixture perfectly poised.
Turkey top the group on goal difference after a 3-1 win over Georgia on match one.
And they are hoping that they can beat their best ever result at a Euros which is a semi-final in 2008, and it is ironic that a year when no one considered them dark horses.
Portugal’s opening game proved to be a far harder road to victory.
They went a goal behind against the Czech Republic before managing to get back into the game through an own goal minutes later.
They had the ball in the net through Diogo Jota before the goal was ruled out for offside against Cristiano Ronaldo, whose presence on the pitch appeared to suffocate the attacking impetus of the team.
But super-subs Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao combined off the bench to win the game and grab three crucial points for Portugal.
Don’t go anywhere because coming up we’ll have any breaking news, exclusives and the team news all before kick-off at 5pm!
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CZECH REPUBLIC took on Georgia as both sides looked to claim their first points of Euro 2024 – but the match ended all square.The Georgians were closing in on their first three points courtesy of Mikautadze’s penalty.But Patrik Schick’s super strike forced both teams to share the spoils.
RESULT: Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic
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Georgia XI: Mamardashvili, Kvirkvelia, Kashia, Dvali, Kakabadze, Kochorashvili, Mekvabishvili, Tsitaishvili, Davitashvili, Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia.
Czech Republic XI: Stanek, Holes, Hranac, Krejci, Coufal, Provod, Soucek, David Jurasek, Cerny, Schick, Hlozek.
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Georgia may have missed the opportunity to claim their first ever tournament win, but a first point is a moment for the nation to celebrate.
Czech Republic also have their first point of these Euros, of course.
It keeps both teams alive for now, but they will need a win in their final game and a lot of luck if they are to proceed.
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A generation of Football Manager enthusiasts can empathise with these numbers.

Copy linkCopiedFull time – Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic
Everyone take a breath.
A fast and furious game ends all square. It does little to enhance the chances of these two countries getting out of Group F, but it has done much to win over the neutrals.
Saba Lobzhanidze is devastated after passing up his opportunity to win it with the last kick, and is quickly commiserated by his teammates.

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90+5. GEORGIA TO WIN IT!! NO!!!
In the very final seconds of the contest, Georgia clear a final Czech attack – and suddenly they are breaking three-on-one!
Giorgi Chakvetadze leads the charge and only has to get the pass right – and he does get the pass right!
It’s substitute Saba Lobzhanidze in on Jindrich Stanek, it’s the moment of his life, it has his country holding its breath in anticipation…
…and it’s over!!
The final whistle blows. It really was the last kick of the game.

Copy linkCopiedGeorgia 1-1 Czech Republic – Kochorashvili yellow card
90+4. Star of the show Daniel Siebert – in his eyes anyway – ends the match in the only way he knows.
The referee books Giorgi Kochorashvili for not giving the ball back after conceding a free-kick.
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90+2. Inside the box, Lingr winds up for an overhead kick as a cross is floated in from the right, but fails to make contact and Georgia survive.
Nevertheless, the Czech Republic substitute has really impressed since his introduction early in the second half.
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90. The board goes up and there will be the minimum of five extra minutes played here.
Will there be a dramatic late winner in Hamburg? Both of these sides conceded in stoppage time during matchday one.
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88. Georgia look completely spent now. It’s all about hanging on.
They do muster a corner, but many of their players barely have the energy to trot up into the area.
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86. Here’s a rarity, a yellow card that’s justified.
Anzor Mekvabishvili snaps away at Ondrej Lingr in midfield, and catches the Czech substitute above the ankle.
A naughty one, as Danny Murphy might say.
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84. It’s hard to know what we’re seeing more of here, substitutes or cards.
Two more changes for Czechia bring Petr Sevcik and Antonin Barak into the game, replacing Lukas Provod and David Jurasek.
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82. In perhaps my favourite moment of these finals so far, Giorgi Gocholeishvili is booked as he comes on to the pitch as Georgia’s latest substitute. Do not ask me why.
Also on to less amusement is Saba Lobzhanidze with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Solomon Kvirkvelia heading off.
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81. Tomas Soucek becomes the latest player to be cautioned, and not the first that can count themselves somewhat unfortunate.
It’s six of one as the West Ham midfielder unleashes a sliding tackle on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is also diving in to claim the ball.
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79. Mamardashvili makes another instinctive stop to push out Lingr’s 20-yard snapshot.
The Georgia goalkeeper has been fantastic and does not deserve to end on the losing side.
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77. A glancing header from substitute Chytil has the Czech fans on their feet, but doesn’t have the accuracy to ensure Mamardashvili is diving off his.
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75. With 15 minutes remaining, both teams look out on their feet – which is hardly surprising giving the manner in which the game started.
Can either side find something from deep within to get them ahead in the closing stages?
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73. With the game, group and tournament finely poised, Danny Murphy decides this is the moment to yearn the loss of his youth.
It’s all pretty wistful and wishful from a man who looked in his mid-thirties when be burst on to the scene as a teenager at Crewe.
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71. An unusually patient build-up from Georgia ends with Kvaratskhelia spooning a shot over from 25 yards.
Little under 20 minutes remain, and the Crusaders’ only shot on target remains Mikautadze’s penalty.
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69. Sure enough, Patrik Schick limps out of the action.
It’s a chance for Mojmir Chytil to make a name for himself in attack.
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67. Here’s a problem for the Czechs as Kvaratskhelia wastes a promising counter for Georgians.
Goalscorer Schick has pulled up and is nursing his calf. I’m not sure he’s going to be able to continue.
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65. The game has really opened up now.
Both sides realise that a draw isn’t much use to either of them.
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63. Willy Sagnol responds to the Czech Republic stepping it up a gear.
The Georgia head coach calls for Watford’s Giorgi Chakvetadze and Cremonese’s Luka Lochoshvili to replace Zuriko Davitashvili and Giorgi Tsitaishvili.
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61. The Czechs go so close to turning the game around!
From another Coufal corner, Krejci powers a header towards the far corner, only to see it drop agonisingly wide.
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59. Czech Republic level in Hamburg!
Patrik Schick is off and running at Euro 2024 with a goal easier than any of the five he scored at the Championship three years ago.
Vladimir Coufal’s outswinging corner from the right is met by a glancing header from substitute Ondrej Lingr.
The ball cannons back off the far post and on to the chest of Schick – in the right place at the right time – to nudge over the line.
Game on!

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57. A great chance for Georgia to score on the break!
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FRANCE and the Netherlands both have their eye on top spot in Group D – but Austria can also qualify for the Euro knockout stages. The European giants cancelled each other out with a 0-0 draw on Friday night meaning that they have four points apiece.Kylian Mbappe will be hoping to make his return in France’s final group gameCredit: RexWhile Robert Lewandowski’s Poland suffered an early exit from the competition following their 3-1 loss to third-placed Austria.LIVE Group D table below (as of June 22)…What happens if teams are tied on points?If two or more teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, a head-to-head record is used as the first tie-breaker to determine their final rankings.This is followed by goal difference and goals scored in the matches between the teams in question, followed by most wins and then disciplinary records across the group as a whole.Should two teams be tied on points, goals scored and conceded at the end of the group stage – with no tiebreaker separating them from any other team – a penalty shootout will dictate their final placings.Group D fixtures and resultsJune 16
Poland 1-2 Netherlands
June 17
Austria 0-1 France
June 21
Poland 1-3 Austria
Netherlands 0-0 France
June 25
Netherlands vs Austria (Berlin, 8pm)
France vs Poland (Dortmund, 8pm)
Round of 16June 29
1A vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)
2A vs 2B (Berlin, 5pm)
June 30
1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)
1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)
July 1
1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)
2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)
July 2
1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)
1D vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)
Quarter-finalsJuly 5
W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)
W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)
July 6
W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)
W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)
Semi-finalsJuly 9
W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)
July 10
W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, 8pm)
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ITALY, Albania and Croatia will all be determined to join Spain in the last-16 of Euro 2024 as Group B concludes.The Italians are currently second on three points and will be hoping to fend off Croatia in their huge fixture.Italy have work to do in the final round of gamesCredit: GettyWhile the Albanians take on group winners Spain for an outside chance of qualifying for the last-16.LIVE Group B table below (as of June 22)…What happens if teams are tied on points?If two or more teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, a head-to-head record is used as the first tie-breaker to determine their final rankings.This is followed by goal difference and goals scored in the matches between the teams in question, followed by most wins and then disciplinary records across the group as a whole.Should two teams be tied on points, goals scored and conceded at the end of the group stage – with no tiebreaker separating them from any other team – a penalty shootout will dictate their final placings.Group B fixtures and resultsJune 15
Spain 3-0 Croatia
Italy 2-1 Albania
June 19Most read in Euro 2024
Croatia 2-2 Albania
June 20
Spain 1-0 Italy
June 24
Croatia vs Italy (Frankfurt, 8pm)
Albania vs Spain (Stuttgart, 8pm)
Round of 16June 29
1A vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)
2A vs 2B (Berlin, 5pm)
June 30
1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)
1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)
July 1
1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)
2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)
July 2
1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)
1D vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)
Quarter-finalsJuly 5
W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)
W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)
July 6
W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)
W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)
Semi-finalsJuly 9
W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)
July 10
W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, 8pm)
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EURO 2024’s group stages are taking shape as we close into the knockouts – and this will include FOUR third-placed teams.The top four third placed teams from the groups will go into the Last 16 – find out how they are currently ranking in the third-place table below.Scotland may need to advance as one of the third-placed teamsCredit: GettyThe format is be the same as for Euro 2020.The top two in each of the six final tournament groups will proceed to the round of 16 along with the four best third-placed finishers.LIVE third place table below…Final round of fixturesGroup A (Sun 23 June, 8pm)Switzerland vs GermanyScotland vs HungaryGroup B (24 June, 8pm)Albania vs SpainMost read in Euro 2024Croatia vs ItalyGroup C (25 June, 8pm)England vs SloveniaDenmark vs SerbiaGroup D (25 June, 5pm)Netherlands vs AustriaFrance vs PolandGroup E (26 June, 5pm)Slovakia vs RomaniaUkraine vs BelgiumGroup F (26 June, 8pm)Georgia vs PortugalCzech Republic vs TurkeyRound of 16June 29
1A vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)
2A vs 2B (Berlin, 5pm)
June 30
1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)
1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)
July 1
1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)
2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)
July 2
1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)
1D vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)
Quarter-finalsJuly 5
W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)
W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)
July 6
W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)
W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)
Semi-finalsJuly 9
W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)
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FRANCE drew 0-0 with Netherlands at Euro 2024 in the first goalless game of the tournament.Dutch forward Xavi Simons had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR deep into the second half. Les Bleus were without Kylian Mbappe, who broke his nose in their last game against Austria.
Kick-off time: 8pm BST
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Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Schouten, Reijnders, Simons; Frimpong, Depay, Gakpo
France XI: Maignan, Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez, Kante, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Dembele, Griezmann, Thuram
Why isn’t Kylian Mbappe playing?
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It’s the end of day eight at Euro 2024, and the end of the scoring streak that has seen at least one goal in every game.
Every game that is, until tonight.
France’s 0-0 draw with Netherlands edges the pair closer to the knockout stage – eliminating Poland in the process – but did little to excite football fans watching across Europe.
Still, if you thought England’s lacklustre performance yesterday sparked conversation, it may pale in significance compared to the decisions made by the English officials here.
Referee Anthony Taylor, linesman Adam Nunn and VAR Stuart Atwell combined to rule out a Xavi Simons goal that surely should have stood – and took an age in doing so in the process.
Hopefully, everyone will have calmed down by the time we return tomorrow to cover every kick of three games that include Georgia v Czech Republic, Turkey v Portugal and Belgium v Romania.
Goodnight.

Copy linkCopiedPundits agree on offside shocker
The BBC punditry team of Alan Shearer, Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney were unanimous in their belief that Xavi Simons’ strike should have stood during the Netherlands’ goalless draw with France.
The goal was ruled out – a decision upheld by VAR – because of an offside against Denzil Dumfries, who was said to blocking the path of France goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
I think France have been very fortunate. When you see the angle from behind the goal, there is no way the goalkeeper could have dived for the ball given the body position he was in.Alan Shearer on disallowed goalBBC

Copy linkCopiedBleus blank again without Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe – mask et al – remained on the France bench this evening despite his teammates finding themselves unable to break the Dutch down.
Since June 2022, the French have failed to win any of their seven games that the forward either hasn’t started or played in at all, drawing five and losing two.  

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A game that promised much delivered the first goalless draw in 50 European Championship games.
France’s 15 attempts at goal is their most in a major tournament game without scoring since they lost the Euro 2016 final on home soil against Portugal (18).

Copy linkCopiedD draw sends Poles packing
This evening’s goalless draw has edged both Netherlands and France towards the knockout stage, but at the same time has ensured that Poland are the first country to be eliminated from this Championship.
Any of the top three can still top the group, and it will be all on the line in Tuesday’s showdowns.

Netherlands v Austria (Tuesday, 5pm)
France v Poland (Tuesday, 5pm)

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Copy linkCopied Full time – Netherlands 0-0 France
Anthony Taylor calls time in Leipzig, and Euro 2024 has its first goalless draw.
France made most of the running, but the game will be remembered for the controversial decision to rule out Xavi Simons’ goal for an offside against Denzil Dumfries.
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90+2. This game is limping towards its conclusion.
Kante and Weghorst have shots blocked at either end, but neither team are committing men forward at this late stage.
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90. Swedish fourth official Glenn Nyberg – surely desperate to distance himself from his English colleagues – holds up the electronic board to signal five minutes of added time.
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88. Rabiot breaks free down the left flank! Is this the moment?
The midfielder has Coman charging through the middle, and will pick him out for the winner if he gets the cross right…
IF he gets the cross right.
IF.
Sigh. He curls it out for a throw-in on the far side instead.
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86. Frenchman Arsene Wenger is spotted in the crowd, having been at the Ukraine v Slovakia game in Dusseldorf earlier today.
He’s getting around more than that England fan who is always front and centre of any party atmosphere.
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84. As William Saliba shows a touch of class on the ball, the Opta nerds have been in touch to tell us that none of the last 50 games at the European Championship have finished goalless since England’s draw with Scotland at Euro 2020.
It’s funny, but living in Glasgow, I’m always led to believe that Scotland won 0-0 that night at Wembley.
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82. Giroud attempts to roll back the years, but the substitute is off target with his effort.
He won’t be adding to the 57 goals scored for his country just yet.
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80. Ten minutes to go. Ten minutes to find a goal that stops this from becoming the first goalless encounter of Euro 2024.
Goalscoring hero from the last game, Wout Weghorst is now on for Memphis Depay.
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78. The Dutch test the French defence with a couple of set-pieces.
Both sides are plugging away, but – in truth – the game has lost the momentum that was building up before the lengthy VAR interference.
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75. Two attacking changes for Les Bleus, but neither involve Kylian Mbappe.
Kinsgley Coman and Olivier Giroud have been sent into the action at the expense of Ousmane Dembele and Marcus Thuram.
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74. With everyone attempting to regain their composure, Ronald Koeman takes this moment to make some changes.
He sends on Lutsharel Geertruida, Joey Veerman and Georginio Wijnaldum for Jeremie Frimpong, Jerdy Schouten and the ever-so unfortunate Xavi Simons.
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73. The goal remains disallowed!
The Netherlands players cannot believe, and – I reckon – when they see the replays, their indignation will be that much greater.
A cruel, controversial moment.
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72. BBC co-commentator Jermaine Jenas is not amused.
“Trust us to take so long with the decision,” he moans. “All tournament we’ve seen VAR being used really quickly.”
Meanwhile, Xavi Simons is close to tears at the thought of his goal being chalked off.

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71. The check is still going on.
The linesman’s flag went up against Denzel Dumfries, who was clearly standing in an offside position.
But the question is was he interfering with Mike Maignan’s ability to get to the ball? He certainly doesn’t seem to be in the goalkeeper’s eyeline.

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69. Against the run of play, Netherlands takes the lead!!
After Memphis Depay’s shot on the turn is blocked by the feet of Mike Maignan, Xavi Simons powers the ball into the net from the edge of the area.
Wild scenes from those in orange, but wait…
…wait…
…the offside flag is up on the near side!
The Dutch are devastated, but there is a VAR check going on.
Over to you, Stuart Attwell.

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67. Another chance comes and goes for Les Bleus.
This time it’s Dembele that powers a snapshot wide.
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65. Griezmann! Must be! No!
Kante quickly feeds the perfect pass back into the area after the Netherlands had panic-cleared away from Dembele.
On the move, the France captain takes a tidy first touch at the near post, and then pulls his effort wide as he falls off balance.
France are knocking on the door.
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63. Close!
France keep the second phase of Dembele’s corner alive, finding Kounde in space on the right.
The defender whips a beauty back in the box to where Tchouameni powers a head just over the crossbar.
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62. Dembele tries to gee up the French fans after winning a corner in front of them at that end of the stadium.
He’s met with an appreciative response, and all of a sudden there’s a bit of zip about Les Bleus.
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60. We’ve hit the hour mark in Leipzig with still no goals and still no changes in personnel.
Thuram tries to change that with a snapshot just wide of the target.
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POLAND are continuing their Euro 2024 campaign with a huge Group D clash against Austria RIGHT NOW!But Poland’s injured captain Robert Lewandowski has been unable to start and will hope to finally get some minutes off the bench.The Eagles kicked off their tournament with a narrow 2-1 loss to the Netherlands, while Austria were beaten 1-0 by favourites France.
Kick-off: 5pm BST
TV channel/ live stream: ITV 1/ ITV X
Poland XI: Szczesny; Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior; Frankowski, Zielinski, Slisz, Piotrowski, Zalewski; Buksa, Piatek.
Austria XI: Pentz; Posch, Trauner, Lienhart, Mwene; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Laimer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.
EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSPoland 0-0 Austria
3. Austria are putting the high press on Poland.
As a result, they are hounding the Polish defence as they try to clear their lines.
Ralph Rangnick will be pleased with the start his side are making.
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1. Austria start on the front foot, looking to put the Poles under pressure.
Looking to utiilise the long throw, Poland are struggling to get out of their own half.
Trying a long range shot, Szczesny saves with ease.
Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Poland vs Austria
We are underway at Olympiastadion.
This is a big match for both sides this evening.
Austria get the game started.
Copy linkCopiedAtmosphere building in Munich
As we edge closer to kick-off, there is an electric atmosphere in Olympiastadion.
It is a sea of colour in the stadium, with this being a must-win game for both sides.
A draw is not of use to either side this afternoon.
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Copy linkCopiedUnwanted records at stake
Poland could lose their opening two matches in the Euros for the first time in the nation’s history.
The Poles finished bottom of the group in three of their previous four Euros appearances (including as co-hosts in 2012).
The only exception was at Euro 2016, when they were beaten on penalties by eventual winners Portugal in the quarter-finals in Marseille.
Copy linkCopiedNo love lost between nations
From a historical perspective, these two nations have a hostile past, but their only two meetings for 16 years occurred in 2019, Poland winning an away Euro 2020 qualifier by a single goal before the reverse fixture ended goalless.
Meanwhile, Austria will be looking to extend a 46-year streak having not lost three successive matches at major tournaments since the 1978 World Cup.
As a result, this is a big match for both sides today.
Copy linkCopiedPoles still without talisman
Michal Probierz has spoken about not having his star striker available:
There is a big difference if you have the best player in the world on the bench or you have him on the pitch. The medical team worked on the players until two in the morning. Practically all players will appear in training and a decision will be taken after that.Michal ProbierzPoland manager
Copy linkCopiedAustria starting XI:
Ralf Rangnick opts to bring Marco Arnautovic back into the starting line-up for this big game.
13. Pentz, 16. Mwene, 15. Lienhart, 3. Trauner, 5. Posch, 10. Grillitsch, 6. Seiwald, 9. Sabitzer, 19. Baumgartner, 20. Laimer, 7. Arnautovic
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The big news for the Polish team is that Michal Probierz has resisted putting Robert Lewandowski back into the starting line-up.
1. Szczesny, 14. Kiwior, 3. Dawidowicz, 5. Bednarek, 21. Zalewski, 6. Piotrowski, 24. Slisz, 10. Zielinski, 19. Frankowski, 23. Piatek, 16. Buksa
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Copy linkCopiedRangnick looking for plan for striker
Having plotted keeping Kylian Mbappe quiet in the opening fixture, this time he will need a plan for Robert Lewandowski.
The prolific forward, despite his advancing years will be a potential thorn in the side of the Austrians.
It will be key to their chances of victory today, to ensure that Lewandowski has a quiet game.
Copy linkCopiedRangnick looking to build on performance
Austria were able to frustrate France in the their opening group game and also had chances to score before Les Bleus took the lead.
Rangnick will want ot build on that performance, feeling that they can win this game against Poland.
Marcel Sabitzer is their biggest goal threat, having finished top scorer in qualifying for ‘The Boys’.

Copy linkCopiedProbierz relying on Barca man
Robert Lewandowski is fit for today’s game and despite his maturing age is pivotal to Poland’s hopes.
They created a lot of chances against the Netherlands and could have done with the prolific front-man.
It would leave the Poles with a massive crunch match against France in their final group game, who could be without Kylian Mbappe.

Copy linkCopiedDefeat ends unbeaten run for Probierz
As a result of their defeat, Poland have seen their eight-match undefeated streak come to an end, leaving Probierz with much to ponder ahead of the trip to the German capital.
Poland will be looking to avoid losing their opening two matches at a European Championship for the first time in their history.
Coincidentally, each of their previous four games which have been played on the second matchday of a group have always ended in draws.
Copy linkCopiedPolish devastated after late defeat
Poland took the lead against the Netherlands through a terrific Adam Buska header.
However, Michael Probierz’s team had fortune on their side before they were pegged back and Wout Weghorst then scored a later winner for the Dutch.
Probierz will be happy with lots of aspects of the performance, including the fact that they had seven shots on target against high-calibre opposition.
Copy linkCopiedQualification big ask for both sides
With two such strong teams in their group, this is really the only game in the group that both Poland and Austria will feel in winnable.
As a result, acquiring enough points to even make it through as a third-placed team seems a long stretch for the pair.
Whichever team, if any, come out victorious today will need a shock result in their final game to stand any chance of making the knockout phase.
Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Poland vs Austria
Poland and Austria go head-to-head in Olympiastadion with defeat for either side likely to guarantee their exit from the tournament.
While Netherlands and France are heavy favourites to progress from the group, both of these teams still have the chance to try and progress as one of the best third-placed teams.
The Polish manager has indicated that Lewandowski should be fit and available for selection, with the Barcelona man being key for the Poles.
Karol Swiderski is likely to replace Kacper Urbanski in the forward line after shaking off an injury that prevented him from starting against the Dutch.
Jakub Moder and Bartosz Slisz are both options to come into the midfield but it is unlikely that Probierz will be wanting to make too many alterations.
Rangnick may take the same approach for the Austrians although Marko Arnautovic is an obvious option to come into the final third.
A place could be found for Patrick Wimmer on the flank, allowing Marcel Sabitzer to be used in-field, but the backline should stay the same barring any fitness issues.
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