The hierarchies of the last Europeans and worlds are upset. Out already in the round of 16 France, Germany, Portugal and Holland
ROME. Ukraine’s overtime victory against Sweden was the last surprising act of the eight rounds of the round of 16, in which spectacle and unexpected results were certainly not lacking. Suffice it to say that the hierarchies of the last Europeans and the last world championships have been upset: France finalist in the continental tournament 5 years ago and winner of the world championship in Russia, Portugal European champion in office, and Croatia finalist three years ago at the world championships are already out of the competition. As well as Germany and Holland.
In the quarters there are in fact 4 big players and 4 surprises. In contention, among the favorites of the eve and with a showcase full of trophies remain Italy and Spain, as well as England and Belgium, also very fearsome. The other 4, Switzerland which eliminated the French, the Czech Republic which eliminated the Netherlands, Denmark (beat Wales) and Ukraine are the surprises that still want to amaze.
This is the picture of the 4 matches of the quarter-finals: Friday 2 July – Switzerland-Spain at 6 pm in St. Petersburg – Belgium-Italy at 9 pm in Munich. Saturday 3 July – Czech Republic-Denmark at 6 pm in Baku – Ukraine-England at 9 pm in Rome
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