Lakenheath Old Boys

We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Euro 2024 - The Knock out Rounds Begin!

Morning, chaps! The knock-out rounds are here! This is where the rubber truly hits the road at Euro 2024, with the first eight knock-out matches spread over the weekend. We get going with Italy v. Switzerland. Like a lot of the bigger sides, Italy underwhelmed while Switzerland overperformed. The Azurri looked really unconvincing throughout the group stage, but they do have the habit of creeping through the rounds in major tournaments without really impressing. Then it's on to Germany v. Denmark. The hosts have been one of the most impressive sides in the tournament so far; yet, Germany fans will tell you that there is little confidnce in Der Mannschaft. Denmark led by the inspiring Christian Erickson, have been thrilling the crowds at Euro 2024 when they weren't expected to do much. Enjoy the matches today!

9 Comments:

Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The Italians have been underwhelming again, relying on their steadfast defense and Donnarumma in goal.

12:39 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Frueler finally breaks the deadlock with a volley into the near post after a nice team move.

1-0 Swiss!

12:40 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Italy are really struggling to hold on to the ball and are resolutely on the back foot, defending very deeply. Now they'll have to play a bit.

12:41 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

On the replay, the deflection off the defender made life harder for Donnarumma, who might have saved otherwise.

12:44 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I've never seen a more feeble Italian side than this one. They're going out 2-0 without a whimper.

1:52 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The holders are out. The Swiss go on to meet up with either England or Slovakia.

1:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

So, that gives England and Gareth a very reasonable goal. What stands in front of them and a semi-final berth now is Slovakia and then Switzerland. Very doable.

1:55 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Next up is Germany and Denmark from the difficult side of the draw.

2:10 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The teams for this afternoon's match:

Germany - Neuer, Rudiger, Raum, Kimmich, Havertz, Kronos, Musiala, Schlotterbeck, Sane, Gundogan, Andrich.

Denmark - Schmeichel, Andersen, Vestergaard, Maehle, Christensen, Delaney, Hojlund, Eriksen, Olsen, Bah, Hojbjerg.

2:55 PM  

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