There’s a lot making waves in the EURO 2024 tournament.Switzerland, the ultimate underdog, has struck again, leaving Italy in the dust with a 2-0 victory. Meanwhile, Germany barely scraped by Denmark with a 2-0 win, thanks to a controversial penalty call that left the Danes crying foul.
Switzerland: The Team Nobody Wants to Play
Let’s face it, Switzerland is the team that everyone loves to underestimate. But, oh boy, do they know how to bring it on the big stage! With players like Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji leading the charge, they’re not a team to be messed with. They may not have the flashy names or the history, but they’ve got heart, grit, and a whole lot of skill.
Italy: The Champions Who Forgot How to Play
What happened, Italy? You went from being the reigning champions to getting knocked out by Switzerland with a whimper. It was like watching a cat trying to play soccer – awkward, clumsy, and just plain sad. Without their key players, they looked like a team of lost puppies, unable to cope with Switzerland’s pace and fluidity.
Germany: The Hosts Who Got Lucky
Germany, Germany, Germany… you got lucky, folks! Denmark was the better team for most of the game, but thanks to a dodgy penalty call and a disallowed goal, Germany managed to scrape by with a 2-0 win. Don’t get me wrong, they’ve got some talented players, but this win was more about Denmark’s misfortune than Germany’s skill.
The Takeaway
So, what did we learn from these two matches? Switzerland is a force to be reckoned with, Italy needs to go back to the drawing board, and Germany needs to work on their game if they want to make it to the finals. And, of course, the referees need to get their act together – those VAR calls were shady, at best!
