Results Overview
Day four of the tournament brought exciting and unexpected results across the board. The action-packed day saw Romania securing a massive win, Belgium suffering a surprising defeat, and France edging out Austria in a closely contested match.
Romania vs Ukraine: A Historic Win
Romania crushed Ukraine 3-0, marking their biggest ever tournament win. The Ukrainian goalkeeper made critical errors that contributed to the Romanian goals. Denis Man and Nicolae Stanciu were instrumental in the victory, with Man’s cross leading to a goal by Denis Dragus. This victory significantly improves Romania's standing in the tournament.
Belgium vs Slovakia: An Upset
Belgium faced a shocking 1-0 defeat against Slovakia. Ivan Schranz scored the only goal for Slovakia in the seventh minute. Romelu Lukaku had a frustrating match, with two of his goals being disallowed. Belgium created numerous chances but failed to score, an issue they will need to address as the tournament progresses.
France vs Austria: A Narrow Escape
France secured a narrow 1-0 win over Austria in Dusseldorf. The only goal came from an own goal by Maximilian Wober in the 38th minute. Kylian Mbappe was withdrawn after a clash of heads, raising concerns about his fitness for future matches. Austria had more chances and possession than expected, revealing vulnerabilities in the French side that need addressing.
Sunday Highlights
The Netherlands secured a 2-1 victory with Wout Weghorst finding the net. Christian Eriksen’s goal for Denmark led to a 1-1 draw with Slovenia. England clinched a 1-0 win against Serbia, thanks to a goal from Jude Bellingham.
Quotes and Analysis
“Here's everything you need to know from day four in Germany,” commented an analyst summarizing the day's events. The Belgian defeat was particularly surprising given Romelu Lukaku's status as Belgium's all-time record goalscorer. “Belgium's all-time record goalscorer he may be, and by a country mile at that, but this was an altogether too familiar experience for Romelu Lukaku…”
Regarding Ukraine's performance, another pundit noted, “Ukraine had started encouragingly enough, controlling possession…” However, their dominance in possession did not translate into goals, largely due to defensive lapses and errors by their goalkeeper.
Looking Ahead
As the tournament progresses, the significance of each match intensifies. Teams will need to learn from their experiences to enhance their strategies moving forward. France’s upcoming game against the Netherlands promises to be a highlight, pitting two strong teams against each other in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter. Fans eagerly await the next matchdays for more surprises and intense competition.