Final, Euro 2012: Open Thread
Spain takes on Italy in the final of Euro 2012. The sides met in the opening match of group play and battled to a 1-1 draw.
Spain takes on Italy in the final of Euro 2012. The sides met in the opening match of group play and battled to a 1-1 draw.
Germany faces Italy in the second semifinal at Euro 2012. The Germans have won every match thus far in the tournament, while the azzurri has compiled a win and three draws.
Portugal takes on Spain today in the first semifinal at Euro 2012. Real Madrid and Barcelona players galore in what should be an entertaining match between somewhat unfriendly neighbors.
England faces Italy in an old-world showdown in quarterfinal #4 at Euro 2012. Roy Hodgson's men won Group D with a defense-first mentality, while Cesare Prandelli's side advanced with little margin to spare.
Spain takes on France in quarterfinal #3 at Euro 2012. The Spaniards were unconvincing in winning Group C, while Les Bleus threw away top spot in Group D on the final matchday.
Quarterfinal #2 at Euro 2012 pits Group B winner Germany against Group A runner-up Greece. The Germans are primed to make a deep run, while the Greeks hope to rekindle the magic of Euro 2004.
Czech Republic takes on Portugal in the first quarterfinal at Euro 2012. The Czechs qualified as Group A winners, while the Portuguese were runners-up in Group B (the "Group of Death"); both overcame first-match defeats.
The group stage comes to a close today at Euro 2012 with the final round of Group D play. To advance, France needs just a point against eliminated Sweden, while Ukraine must defeat England.
Group C at Euro 2012 closes today, with three teams still in contention for the knockout stage. Italy must defeat Ireland to stand a chance, while a winner in Spain-Croatia would take top spot in the section.
Group B in Euro 2012 draws to a close today with all four sides still in contention. The Netherlands must win (and get some help) against Portugal, while Germany needs just a point against Denmark to top the section.