Author: Gaz

Tuesday evening’s match in Donetsk sees Group D come to a close as England face tournament co-hosts Ukraine. Both sides know that victory will see them qualify for the quarter finals of the competition, though a draw would be good enough for England. Roy Hodgson’s men go in to the game following their impressive come-from-behind […]

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The first group stage of this summer’s European Championships comes to a close on Tuesday evening, with Sweden facing France in Kiev. The Swedes were eliminated from the competition following their 3-2 defeat to England on Friday evening. Two goals from Olympiakos defender Olof Mellberg had had given his team the lead, though two goals […]

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Monday evening’s game in Gdansk sees leaders Spain face second place Croatia, with both sides knowing victory will win them group C. A draw will be good enough for holders Spain, whilst a high scoring draw will be good enough for their opponents. If the game finishes 1-1, Croatia will be eliminated if Italy equal […]

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Italy go in to their final group game on Monday evening, knowing that victory is their only chance of qualifying for the last eight of the competition. However, if Spain versus Croatia is a 2-2 or higher scoring draw, the Italians will be out regardless of their own result. Republic of Ireland became the first […]

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Thursday’s match in Poznan sees Group C leaders Croatia meet Italy, with Slaven Bilic’s side knowing that three points would see them safely into the quarter finals. The Croats ran out 3-1 winners against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, with Mario Mandzukic scoring twice. The Wolfsburg striker is now a rather generous 26.0 (25/1) […]

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