Results Overview
Day four of the tournament brought thrilling and unexpected results across the board. The action-packed day saw Romania secure a massive win, Belgium suffer a surprising defeat, and France edge out Austria in a closely contested match.
Romania 3, Ukraine 0
Romania crushed Ukraine 3-0, marking their biggest ever tournament win. Ukraine’s 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 significant victory greatly improves Romania's standing in the tournament.
Belgium 0, Slovakia 1
In a shocking turn of events, Belgium faced a 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 disallowed. Although Belgium created numerous chances, they ultimately failed to score.
Austria 0, France 1
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 Kylian Mbappe was withdrawn after a clash of heads during the match. Austria, having more chances and possession than expected, revealed some vulnerabilities in the French team 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.”
"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…”
"Ukraine had started encouragingly enough, controlling possession…”
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. Fans eagerly await the next matchdays for more surprises and intense competition.