The conclusions of the first match of the Euro

His first game Euro it ended with very few racing surprises, but it drew useful conclusions about what we will see next.

A completely different Euro compared to the previous ones we are watching in the stadiums of Germany. More goals, less purposeful play, willingness to play aggressively, quickness in changing the ball and directness. Absent at least so far is the need for possession and consecutive passes. In a way, the many surprises were absent, since the favorites came out to… play and won easily or difficultly.

Each group drew different conclusions about the groups that make them up. The sport-fm.gr captures the picture of the six groups and where they are going.

Group A: Germany convincing, Switzerland experienced

The group’s favorite was and is Germany. After all, he confirmed it with two out of two over Scotland and Hungary. She is already in the next phase of her own event, without picking up the pace. Clearly, Nagelsmann’s team got a boost from the world and their own “environment” and out of the blue, so to speak, achieved the first very easy goal. We saw a plan and this is both convincing and encouraging in view of the continuation. The serious for the “punchers” is in the knockouts, where it seems, however, that they will have the composure to take steady steps until the final.

THE Switzerland “cleaned” Hungary, also got a draw from Scotland, so only by a miracle will they not be in the “16”. Her secret? The experience. Especially against the Magyars, he showed that he already knows about big events, since he is constantly present at them. Coupled with the “ceiling” talent for this particular roster, it’s the quarterfinals that she’ll be sure to be happy with. On the other hand, Scotland and Hungary only with a win in the game between them will not remain in the joy of participation.

Group B: Above expectations Spain – Italy, Albania a pleasant surprise

At the time you write the text, Albania he has “doubled” the good performances with one point being unfair! In the game with her Italy scored a historic goal, stood up well against the European champions and invested in this performance to perform better in the match against Croatia. The victory did not come due to a few moments of inactivity, but in the end the point was saved thanks to an impressive display of soul.

On the contrary, Croatian has so far fallen short of expectations and will hardly be able to do the damage to Italy in the final matchday to continue in the tournament. Before the start of the tournament Spain and Italy looked further behind France and England in the title race, but wins over Croatia and Albania changed the situation considerably. Young rosters with top potential.

Group C: Stressed England, very capable Slovenia

The desire of every, or at least, most football fans to see it England to win the trophy is a given. Although in recent years Southgate’s team has not accustomed us to stressful premieres, this is how it was in the opening match with Serbia. A little bit of the pressure of the lost final in 2021, a little bit of the quality of the opponent made life difficult for the “lions”. Bellingham’s goal may prove to be a concern for the long road ahead.

Slovenia and Denmark neutralized each other in the middle game. Or rather the first one made an unexpectedly good game with him Cherin especially to have a pivotal role. He has Serbia and England ahead of him to take second place or at least one of the top four thirds. The Danes, on the other hand, were convincing, but not with the rent of 2021. The self-destructive Serbs, who can come from second to last, are a big risk.

Group D: Excellent Netherlands, relaxed France

Her reversal Netherlands over Poland largely “clarified” the situation in the fourth Euro group. The “oranie” were clearly more aggressive than his company Damian Szymanski, with more quality and a game plan that can take them far. Even the four. There is plenty of talent and depth on the roster.

The absolute favorite of the event could not help but have a… relaxed premiere. THE Mbappe and the rest stepped whenever they wanted in the area of ​​the Austrians, they scored only one goal, but they showed that they are looking forward to the difficult ones. If there are those for the “tricolor” super team. Poland and Austria will probably have to give it their all in the match between them in the second matchday.

Group E: Disappointing Belgium, the Romanians are the joy of football

If anyone expected a country to live up to expectations, this is it Belgium. A team that in every major event looks like… a favorite in the eyes of many, constantly disappoints. At least from 2018 onwards. Especially in the matchup with the underdog Slovakia he found every way not to win. First of all Lukakus. Luckily for them, however, De Bruyne and the rest of Tedesco’s players are facing Romania and Ukraine, who are not scary.

Perhaps the game between the aforementioned two that won the former 3-0 was the least spectacular. In terms of quality. The Romanians they seemed to be having more fun with it and that kind of turned the momentum in their favor. None of the two, however, seem capable of anything more. Slovakia, however, with the three points over Belgium, can justifiably dream of the knockouts.

Group 6: Turkey and Portugal will go… far

Two teams you were happy to watch in this first turn were Turkey and Portugal. High intensity football, worked at club level. The specific groups were presented so tightly. An example is the reaction of the Turks after Georgia equalized, and the Portuguese after the Czech Republic took the lead.

The concentration shown by both combined with their style of play creates the conditions for a satisfactory, if not a memorable run at this year’s European Championships. Especially the Iberians have the third roster in completeness after England and France to claim the trophy.