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SPAIN have won ALL three of their Euro 2024 group by beating Albania 1-0 tonight.La Furia Roja sealed qualification after beating reigning champions Italy 1-0 in their second group fixture.And Ferran Torres’ tidy finish fired La Roja to a flawless campaign who now await their opponents in the knockouts.
RESULT: Albania 0-1 Spain
Live stream: BBC iPlayer
TV channel: BBC Two
Albania XI: Strakhosa; Balliu, Djimisti, Ajeti, Mitaj; Laci, Ramadani, Asllani; Asani, Manaj, Bajrami
Spain XI: Raya; Navas, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Zubimendi, Merino; Torres, Olmo, Oyarzabal; Joselu
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Match report from our man, Martin Lipton.
Sadly for Sylvinho, he was right.
The Albania boss had suggested Spain’s second team are good enough to win Euro 2024.
But what will really worry the rest is that the first choice 11 is a street ahead of the reserves.
And they are the ones who will play the rest of the tournament.
In Dusseldorf, Luis de la Fuente’s shadow side clipped the Eagles’ wings to send Albanian home and make it three wins out of three.
Read the full report HERE
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Spain match-winner Ferran Torres, who has now scored 20 in 44 appearances, said: “We wanted to make it nine points out of nine to send out a message and that’s what we did.
“I have always said I want to be among the greatest scorers in Spain history and I’m not going to stop until I have achieved it.
“I talked to Olmo about giving me those balls into space and when I saw that he gave it to me I didn’t hesitate.”
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England, France and the Netherlands have all gone through to the last 16 tonight without playing tonight.
They join Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Italy, who have already progressed.
In terms of the best third-placed side, they will have to clinch three points and a goal difference better than -3 to head to the knockout phase.
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We have our first confirmed last 16 match. And it’s… Switzerland vs Italy!
That contest will take place on Saturday June 29 at 5pm in Berlin.
Big interest in that one given the winner would play the winner of England’s group and a third-placed team in the quarter-finals.
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Euro 2016 winner with Portugal Jose Fonte thinks Albania deserve a good amount of credit for their performances in this tournament.
He said: “Albania gave it a really good go, they were positive and tried to make something happen for them which is something we have to give them credit for.”
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This is how Group B has finished tonight.
Italy are into the last 16 as runners-up, and Croatia are very likely to go out after Mattia Zaccagni’s 98th-minute equaliser. I should say that’s it’s still possible for Croatia to advance depending on other results – but extremely, extremely unlikely having failed to win any of their three games and a -3 goal difference.
Spain top the group and Albania are definitely out of the competition.
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Spain win then. Three from three. Five goals scored, none conceded and every single outfield player has featured already. They’ll be many people’s favourites now, surely?
I suppose the only thing you could criticise is the lack of ruthlessness in the last two games?
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Oh my… Italy have just scored with virtually the last kick of the game against Croatia. It’s now 1-1 with seconds left on the clock.
The Croatian substitutes were all on their feet ready to run onto the pitch but Mattia Zaccagni has just scored for Italy in the 98th minute!
Scenes. Absolute scenes.
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FT: And that’s that. Spain, who were already winners of Group B, finish with a flourish and win all three of their group matches.
The last time they did that, they won the whole darn thing.
As for Albania, they’ve contributed a lot to the enjoyment of this competition and their fastest ever goal at the Euros will live long in the memory.
Spain through, Albania out.
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92: And that’s likely to be Albania’s last shot on target at the 2024 Euros. Armando Broja prods a loose ball towards goal and David Raya flies to catch it.
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90: Four minutes of added time.
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88: Some anxious Albanians in the crowd. Not entirely sure why. They are heading out and it’s not really looking like that’ll change in these final stages. They win a free-kick near the left touchline and load the box with only four players?! Don’t understand it myself. The ball goes out of play.
Berisha is booked for a high arm. Play is also suspended while a fan runs onto the pitch to try and grab a selfie with someone. Jermaine Jenas on commentary suggests getting the stewards some studs…
Cheers JJ.
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85: Alex Baena replaces Dani Olmo. Most assists in LaLiga last season with 14 for Baena. You’ve been warned.
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83: Oh behave, Lamine Yamal. The 16-year-old brings the ball down from the sky and skips past two Albanian defenders in the same motion. Shame about the next bit but you’ll be seeing that in YouTube highlights packages for years to come.
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80: Kristjan Asllani sees another half-chance blocked from the edge of the penalty area. That’s his fifth shot of the night! Morata then heads a Spain corner over.
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78: It’s got a bit of Hungary vs Scotland about it now, albeit Spain have far more control. Albania are finally committing more bodies forward with Kristjan Asllani firing just wide of the target. Does feel like we’ll see at least one more goal here.
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75: Just 15 minutes of normal time remaining. Still no sign of a miracle.
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73: Where’s this Albania been all night? Kristjan Asllani drills a speculative one from distance that David Raya simply falls on.
Manager Luis de la Fuente looks to remedy the situation by throwing on Lamine Yamal and Alvaro Morata. Not a bad bench to turn to, eh?
Laci and Bajrami are off for Hoxha and Muci for Albania.
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70: Oh this doesn’t look good. Substitute Armando Broja takes a bang on the knee from fellow substitute Robin Le Normand and hits the deck. Fortunately the Chelsea striker is up and about a little while after.
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68: And now a corner for Albania. There’s way too much on it and it bounces near the opposite corner flag. Signs of life here folks. Signs of life.
Too many signs of life from Nedim Bajrami, who tries to buy a free-kick near the penalty area. He’s booked.
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65: I suppose it’s all well and good your fans urging you to go forward, but this is just so difficult for these Albanian players. It’s hard enough for them to wrestle the ball back let alone go on and score twice.
Armando Broja shuts me up immediately with a fierce strike from distance that David Raya palms away. Albania have to build on that.
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63: Chelsea’s Armando Broja replaces Rey Manaj. Sylvinho had to do something because Spain are knocking it around for fun. Fermin Lopez comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal, who was my disastrous tip for Spain top scorer at 12/1. Never again.
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60: The Albania supporters have caught wind of that Croatia goal. They cheer and celebrate because if they win, Italy will be dumped out of the competition.
So as things stand Croatia are through in second place behind Spain and Italy have to hope three points is enough to take them through as one of the best third-placed teams.
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57: Folks, I have news from the Croatia vs Italy game.
Croatia have themselves a penalty after the ball struck Davide Frattesi’s arm. After all the usual VAR stuff, Luka Modric sees his penalty saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
But hold on… seconds later Modric makes amends when thumping home from close distance. That certainly puts the cats amongst the pigeons.
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54: Oh we’ve got a booking. And it’s for… Albania manager Sylvinho. The Brazilian tactician barely takes notice and continues his anger towards the fourth official. Not entirely sure what he’s mad about in all honesty.
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ITALY are through to the Euro 2024 last-16 but they left it really late!Luka Modric’s second-half strike seemed to be enough for the Croatians to join Group B winners Spain in the knockouts.However, Mattia Zaccagni’s 98th-minute equaliser snatched second place off the Croatia.
RESULT: Croatia 1-1 Italy
Live stream: BBC iPlayer
TV channel: BBC One
Croatia XI: Livakovic, Juranovic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol, Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic, Susic, Kramaric, Pasalic
Italy XI: Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Darmain, Dimarco, Jorginho, Barella, Pellegrini, Raspadori, Retegui
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There is never a sight more downbeat than a player on the losing team being awarded the man of the match award.
Luke Modric looked as though he wanted to be anywhere but on that pitch as Croatia try to deal with Euro 2024 heartache.
While there is still a very slim chance they could progress as one of third placed teams, with a measly two points, it seems unlikely.
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Copy linkCopiedItaly secure place in knockout phase
The Azzurri will now face Switzerland in the ’round of 16′.
During the group stages they won one game, lost another and today’s draw in the final match seals their progress.
Luciano Spalletti knows they will have to raise their game to go further in the tournament but for today it is mission accomplished with Spain having already qualified from Group B.
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What a difference a minute can make in football.
It seemed as though Italy were going to be left with egg on their face as Croatia headed towards victory.
They capitalised on some poor defending from their opponents and took their chance with almost the last kick of the game.
As the final whistle blew, you could see just how much this meant to those players and their manager.
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He gave it his all in this game and was integral in Croatia getting the goal that seemed to be sending them towards victory.
Modric became the oldest player to score in the Euro finals this evening but you can see the dejection on his face at the final whistle.
Croatia just could not see the game out and now look unlikely to progress to the next phase.

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Croatia had a big chance there to book their place in the next round.
They paid the price for gifting away possession so late in the game.
It was a sublime goal by Zaccagni and ensures the holders are through to the next round.

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Once again Croatia are robbed by a late goal.
The players look dejected out there, knowing that this probably signals their departure from the tournament.
Spalletti was running down the touchline as that goal nestled in the back of the net.
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90+8. Just as Croatia had an opportunity to keep the ball in the corner of the Italian half, they give the ball away.
Italy come forward and the ball is played into the path of Zaccagni who bends it into the far corner.
If it stays like this, Italy will take second place in the group.
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90+6. Croatia are showing their experience now.
They are playing the ball into channels of space, knowing they are running the clock down further.
In the other game in this group, it has ended in victory for the Spanish.
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90+4. Croatia are passing the ball around trying to retain possession.
As the clock ticks down they know this will just frustrate their opponents more.
Calafiori was shown a yellow card for a challenge and will miss the next game.
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90+2. Scamacca has a shot from distance but it deflects wide for an Italian corner.
As the cross comes in, it is well dealt with by the Croatian defence.
More importantly, they are able to hold onto the ball and draw a foul to run the clock down further.
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90. There are some tired Croatian legs out there now.
Kramaric is coming off for Juranovic.
We are going to have eight added minutes in Leipzig.
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88. Italy so close to an equaliser.
A teasing ball across the six yard box but Scamacca just could not get the required touch to it.
Croatia breath a sigh of relief.
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86. The Italians certainly know how to milk a foul.
While in many cases you cannot deny contact, it certainly isn’t enough for them to be rolling around like they have stepped in a bear trap.
Time is starting to run out for Luciano Spalletti’s side.
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84. Should the unthinkable happen and Albania get two late goals, Italy would be heading out of Euro 2024.
Croatia are starting to put some pressure on The Azzurri again.
A second goal for the Croats would surely seal victory.
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82. Fagioli is coming on for Jorginho.
Both managers are looking to get some fresh legs on the pitch for the final push of this game.
Stanisic is shown a yellow card for a foul although it seemed the Italian made a meal of it.
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80. Brozovic plays a sublime ball into the box.
Bastoni does brilliantly to get there first and head out for a throw in.
If he had not, it seemed a Croatian goal was certain.
Modric is coming off for Majer.
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78. Pongracic is shown a yellow card for a foul.
Croatia need to be wary now not to lunge in with the challenges as the last thing they want to do is go down to ten men.
This game is still finely poised with time starting to run out for Italy.
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76. Italy are looking the more confident in possession.
They seem more able to guard the ball and make Croatia chase the game.
As a ball is threaded in between the lines, the assistant raises his flag for offside.
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74. Croatia are having to withstand a lot of pressure now.
They need to try and control the ball for a spell to give their defence a breather.
It almost seems that the Croatians are looking to hold onto what they have now.
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72. Italy have a free kick in a dangerous position outside the box.
The Azzurri have plenty of options for who is going to take this.
Raspadori strikes it but it deflects off the wall and over the crossbar.
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70. As balls are played into the box, Croatia are starting to snatch at their clearances with no intention of retaining the ball.
Susic is coming off for Perisic now.
Zlatko Dalic is looking to get all his experience out on the pitch.
That said, he is also bringing off Kovacic for Ivanusec.
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68. Italy are starting to ask questions of the Croatian defence.
Croatia just cannot get out of their own half currently.
The Azzurri seem to have taken it up a gear now.
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66. Italy try to thread passes through the Croatian defence.
The ricochet favours the Croats as it runs harmlessly through to the keeper.
That goal was just what this game needed.
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64. The pressure is really on Italy now.
Although they may still qualify, they would have a much tougher game in the knockout phase.
Croatia will just look to pick them off on the break now as they throw more players forward.
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HUNGARY’S 100th-minute match-winner has knocked Scotland out of Euro 2024.Earlier in the match the game was stopped after medics ran on to support Hungary striker Barnabas Varga following a collision with goalkeeper Angus Gunn.Sheets were brought out to cover Varga, with several team-mates including, Dominik Szoboszlai, seen in tears.The forward was quickly taken to Stuttgart Hospital.Hungary head coach Marco Rossi said post-match: “Barnabas Varga’s life is not in danger.”He will undergo an operation after fracture in his face and he won’t be available for the rest of Euro 2024.”
Match result: Scotland 0-1 Hungary
Scotland team: Gunn, Hendry, Hanley, McKenna, Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson, McTominay, McGinn, Adams
Hungary team: Gulacsi, Dardai, Orban, Botka, Bolla, Schafer, Styles, Kerkez, Sallai, Varga, Szoboszlai
Follow our live blog below…Sallai recalls horror incident
Hungary’s man of the match Roland Sallai recalled the ‘terrible moment’ suffered by teammate Barnabas Varga.
“It was terrible, it was a terrible moment,” he said.
“Fortunately he’s in a much better condition, he’s going to have to go for a minor operation probably, but he’s in a much better condition.
“We cross our fingers that he can return quickly.”
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THE BBC apologised for showing a replay of Barnabas Varga’s shocking injury during Scotland’s defeat to Hungary.
The striker was rushed to hospital following a clash with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
He received lengthy medical treatment on the pitch as the BBC attempted to avoid showing a replay of the incident.
Uefa decided to show a replay of the incident so the BBC cut away to a wide angle out of respect for the stricken player.
BBC presenter Gabby Logan explained Uefa broke their own protocol by showing the replay.
She said live on air: “We were as shocked as you when they replayed that incident.
“There are protocols around this kind of thing after Christian Eriksen three years ago and we were very surprised that Uefa decided to show that replay, which is why we cut away immediately to a wide angle as soon as we could.”
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Hungary’s players were in celebratory mood after their win against Scotland.
However, they had Barnabas Varga on their minds, following his horror injury.
They paraded his shirt as a tribute at the final whistle.

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Varga’s will miss the rest of Euro 2024.
However, the positive news is that his coach Marco Rossi confirmed his life is not in danger.
Romano tweeted: “Hungary head coach Marco Rossi: “Barnabás Varga’s life is not in danger”. “He will undergo an operation after fracture in his face and he won’t be available for the rest of Euro 2024”.
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Barnabas Varga’s domestic club, Hungarian giants Ferencvaros, have taken to Twitter to inform followers that the striker is stable in a Stuttgart hospital.
Meanwhile, Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai was pictured at full time wearing Vargas’ shirt as a tribute to their injured teammate.

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Hungary’s goal scored by Kevin Csoboth in the 100th minute of the match was the latest ever in normal time of a European Championship match (timed at 99 minutes and 32 seconds).
The Scots had just 17 shots in total at Euro 2024. Since the group stage was introduced in 1980, that is the joint-fewest by a nation in the groups along with Northern Ireland at Euro 2016.

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The BBC have just announced that a statement from the Hungarian camp reveals that Barnabas Varga is conscious and stable in a Stuttgart hospital.
The forward was stretchered off in the second half amid worrying scenes following a collision inside the Scotland penalty area.
The Hungarian players created a human shield around the stricken striker at the time, and were then quick to pay tribute to him following Kevin Csoboth’s goal deep into stoppage time.

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Stoppage time goals in both games this evening mean that Germany win Group A and Scotland crash out by finishing bottom.
Unbeaten Switzerland follow the Germans through in second place with five points while Hungary now face a nervous wait to find out if three points will be enough for them to progress in third place.

Scotland 0-1 Hungary
Switzerland 1-1 Germany

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Scotland are beaten. Scotland are out. Scotland are heartbroken.
The final whistle is blown on Scotland’s summer, and they have come up short.
Beaten agonisingly in the final seconds, Steve Clarke’s side have finished bottom of Group A behind Germany, Switzerland and tonight’s victors Hungary.
It could have all been so different if Stuart Armstrong had been awarded a second half penalty, but in the end the toothless Scots were undone by devastating counter-attack.

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90+10. Scotland lose it right at the death!
With the seconds running down, the Scots win a corner and know it is their final chance.
The delivery from the left falls inside the area at the feet of Callum McGregor, who winds up for a shot that is magnificently blocked.
And then suddenly Hungary are away.
A brilliant ball right by Dominik Szoboszlai to Rollan Sallia – who looks offside – is taken to the byline, and then pulled back beautifully for substitute Kevin Csoboth to stroke home.
Wild celebrations at one end. Hearbreak and despair at the other.

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90+8. Hanley with the chance to win it! Saved by Gulacsi!
Was that the moment? That was the moment!
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90+6. McTominay slides a Morgan cross wide at the near post.
It’s probably Scotland’s best move of the night, but wouldn’t have counted as Morgan had set off too early down at the right.
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90+4. McGregor has a worthy crack at goal from outside the box, but sees it crash into a defender.
Meanwhile, Germany have netted a late equaliser against Switzerland in Frankfurt.
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90+2. Hungary are knocking on the door!
In the first couple of minutes of stoppage time, a Szoboszlai shot at the near post is saved by Gunn, Schafer heads wide, and then Csoboth pulls an effort on the break on to the far post.
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90. The board goes up to signal ten minutes of stoppage time.
There is still time. There is still hope.
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88. Lawrence Shankland has really added something to the Scotland attack since his introduction.
Meanwhile, Scotland captain Andy Robertson is off, and on comes Lewis Morgan as an extra forward.
The Red Bulls ace wasn’t even in the squad until a fortnight ago.
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86. Zsolt Nagy and Kevin Csoboth are on to strengthen the Hungary cause; the duo replace Milos Kerkez and Bendeguz Bolla.
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85. Five minutes to go. Five minutes plus a substantial amount of injury time, I’d imagine.
And forget the possibilities of two points being enough to get through, both teams need to win here.
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83. Steve Clarke throws caution to the wind – as much as Steve Clarke can throw caution to the wind.
The Scotland head coach throws on Kenny McLean and Ryan Christie for Anthony Ralston and Billy Gilmour,
It looks as though the Scots have gone to a back four.
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81. Scotland players, staff and fans cannot believe they didn’t get that penalty decision moments ago.
It’s not even clear if VAR had a second look at it.
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79. Stuart Armstrong goes down in the box after a tangle with Willi Orban!
That’s a penalty! Surely! The referee says no!
It was a lovely run through from the former Southampton midfielder, who was slightly held up before being wrestled and dragged to the floor by his marker.
Armstrong sits up and looks towards Facundo Tello, but the referee shakes his head and crosses his arms. Will VAR look into it?!

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77. Scotland win their first corner of the night!
Unfortunately, McTominay’s delivery from the right is poor and easily dealt with.
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76. John McGinn is a surprise departure as Steve Clarke shakes things up for the final quarter of an hour.
Stuart Armstrong is on in his place, and also on is Lawrence Shankland. The free-scoring strike replaces Che Adams.
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74. Burly striker Martin Adam is on for the injured Varga, and also on Attila Szalai for Marton Dudai.
Scotland are also preparing changes down below.
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GERMANY have drawn 1-1 with Switzerland after a frantic group stage clash.The Swiss took a shock lead in Frankfurt after Dan Ndoye converted from close range.Niclas Fullkrug’s last-gasp goal made it 1-1 and secured Germany’s spot at the top of Group A.
Match result: Switzerland 1-1 Germany
Switzerland team: Sommer; Akanji, Rodriguez, Schar; Widmer, Freuler, Xhaka, Rieder; Aebischer, Embolo; Ndoye
Germany team: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz; Havertz
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Niclas Fullkrug rose to head home a superb cross by David Raum.
The Frankfurt Arena erupted as the ball nestled in the back of the net.
It was a great header by the striker who showed his true worth to Julian Nagelsmann’s side.
The striker cannot do much more to try and convince his manager that he deserves a place in the starting line-up.
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Copy linkCopiedConcern and late drama knocks Scots out
In an action-packed match, Hungary striker Barnabas Varga suffered a serious injury when he collided with Scotland keeper Angus Gunn.
The player was stretchered off with his teammates visibly shocked with what they have witnessed.
Csoboth scored a late winner for the Hungarians and held his teammates shirt aloft as a show of support for Varga.
The goal meant that Scotland’s stay in Euro 2024 is over and they will be disappointed with their performance.
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After having a superb season with Bayer Leverkusen, Granit Xhaka has taken that form into Euro 2024.
He marshalled the Swiss team and proved to be their leader from start to finish.
If they are going to pull off an upset in the knockout phase, Xhaka will be key to their chances.

Copy linkCopiedFinal round of games shapes Group A
Germany finished the group stages top on seven points with Switzerland in second on five points.
Hungary scored a late goal to beat Scotland 1-0.
As a result, the Scots finish bottom of Group A while Hungary are in third place on three points.
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Germany leave it late but manage to secure top spot.
The Swiss came so close to causing an upset but sadly fell at the final hurdle.
Murat Yakin’s side are still unbeaten in Euro 2024.

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The referee brings the game to a close.
Fullkrug’s header late on means that it is in fact Germany who top Group A.
His equaliser keeps Germany’s unbeaten record in tact.
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90+2. Raum puts a superb cross into the back post and Fullkrug rises to head home.
The Frankfurt Arena erupts as the ball nestles in the back of the net.
Switzerland had almost got across the line but Germany did not give up on getting their goal.
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90. This is not the night the German fans were expecting.
Havertz looks to play a cross into the back post but it goes out harmlessly for a goal kick.
We are going to have four added minutes.
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88. Xhaka tries his luck from outside of the box.
It is a superb left-footed effort which Neuer has to save at full-stretch.
Switzerland so close to sealing the win there.
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86. Germany are launching crosses into the box but the Swiss are standing firm.
Time is fast running out for the Germans.
The Swiss fans are making themselves heard in Frankfurt.
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84. Kroos whips the cross in and Sommer gets a fist to it.
The ball drops to Sane in the box but his shot is always curling away from the goal.
Switzerland’s defenders celebrate like they have scored a goal.
Moments later the Swiss have the ball in the back of the net but it is immediately ruled out as the assistant has his flag up.
The replay shows it was the correct decision, just.
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82. Raum is hauled down in a wide position.
Germany are piling the pressure on Murat Yakin’s side.
Widmer is shown a yellow card and will miss Switzerland’s next game.
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80. It is stick or bust time for the Germans now.
They are throwing more and more players forward, desperately trying to find an equaliser.
Should they get a goal, they would top Group A and not the Swiss.
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78. Havertz was looking for a foul from a challenge by Xhaka.
The referee does brilliantly to resist the protests as the replay shows the Leverkusen midfielder won the ball.
Germany are becoming more and more frustrated in Frankfurt.
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76. Germany cope well with the ball into the box.
Kroos wins a free kick as looks to head clear.
Meanwhile, in the other game in Group A it is still goalless between Scotland and Hungary.
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74. The Swiss are looking dangerous on the counter.
Gundogan commits a foul and Switzerland have a free kick in a dangerous area.
Wirrtz and Musiala come off for Fullkrrug and Sane.
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72. The Swiss have operated as a fantastic defensive unit today.
While the centre backs and keeper have worked well together, the midfield is offering support to cut out Germany’s options.
You could not deny Switzerland the win here today, they have worked tirelessly all game.
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70. Since his introduction, Beier has been getting some quality ball into the box.
As he squares a cross there is no one in there in a German shirt to convert.
Kimmich is found with a chance to score in the box but Akanji puts in a great challenge and Sommer makes an important block.
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68. Beier gets a cross into the box but Havertz heads over.
He didn’t seem ready for the cross and snatched at the effort.
Switzerland will be happy with their containment of the Germans so far in this second half.
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66. Beier comes on for Germany, replacing Andrich.
The hosts are needing to chase the game more now.
This would be a huge blow to lose their first game of Euro 2024.
Xhaka is shown a yellow card for a challenge on Musiala.
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64. Schar and Akanji have been solid for the Swiss tonight.
They have dealt with everything Germany have thrown at them.
Gundogan tries to get a header off at goal but Schar deflects it behind for a corner.
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62. Nagelsmann brings off Mittelstadt and Tah.
They are replaced by Schlotterbeck and Raum.
Germany could not afford to go down to ten men in this game and Tah was probably only one more foul away from that second yellow card.
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60. Switzerland need to stop the cross more.
Kimmich is supporting the attacks more and looking to get some quality ball into the box.
With the abilities of the Bayern Munich player, sooner or later he could punish the Swiss.
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58. Akanji does well once again to prevent Havertz from making progress into the box.
Kimmich looks to cross from the byline but it is blocked at expense of a corner.
As the ball comes in, the Swiss defence do enough to prevent Germany being able to get a clean head on the ball.
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PORTUGAL became the first team from Group F to progress to the Euro 2024 last-16 – but Turkey, Czech Republic and Georgia are still in the run-in.Cristiano Ronaldo and Co sealed their spot in the knockout stages with a comfortable 3-0 win over ‘dark horses’ Turkey.Portugal have already booked their spot in the last-16Credit: RexBut Turkey still occupy second spot on three points, while the Czechs and Georgia have a point each going into the final group fixtures.LIVE Group F table below (as of June 23)…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 F fixtures and resultsJune 18
Turkey 3-1 Georgia
Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic
June 22
Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic
Turkey 0-3 Portugal
June 26
Czech Republic vs Turkey (Hambury, 8pm)
Georgia vs Portugal (Gelsenkirchen, 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)
FinalJuly 14
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GROUP E has emerged as one of the most exciting leaderboards to keep an eye on as all four teams can still book a Euro 2024 last-16 spot.Goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin de Bruyne fired Belgium to their first three points of the Euros last time out.Romelu Lukaku has had three disallowed goals this tournamentCredit: RexAnd as a result, it has now put the Red Devils on the same points as the rest of their Group E rivals – Ukraine, Slovakia and Romania going into matchday three.LIVE Group E table below (as of June 23)..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 E fixtures and resultsJune 17
Romania 3-0 Ukraine
Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
June 21
Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine
June 22
Belgium 2-0 Romania
June 26
Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt, 5pm)
Ukraine vs Belgium (Stuttgart, 5pm)
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)
FinalJuly 14
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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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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.

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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.
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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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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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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.

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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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