Euro 2024 Heats Up: Spain Edges Germany, France Wins Dramatic Penalty Shootout (Video)
Euro 2024 Quarterfinals: Dramatic finishes set up mouthwatering semifinals!
The UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals delivered two instant classics! Here in the States, we were glued to our screens as the drama unfolded across the pond.
Spain Stuns Hosts Germany in Tight Encounter
The first match of the quarterfinals was a heavyweight bout between Spain and host nation Germany. Both teams entered the game undefeated, boasting the tournament’s most potent attacks. The match lived up to the hype, with both sides trading blows throughout.
Spain, however, emerged victorious with a narrow 2-1 win. The young guns of La Roja, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, continued their impressive form, putting Spain ahead in the first half. Germany fought back valiantly, but could only manage one goal, leaving their dream of a home Euros success hanging by a thread.
This result throws the tournament wide open. Can Spain continue their march to glory? Or will another team step up and dethrone the pre-tournament favorites?
France Edges Portugal on Penalties in a Tense Affair
The second quarterfinal was no less dramatic. France and Portugal locked horns in a match that showcased both sides’ fighting spirit. The game remained scoreless after a tense 90 minutes, sending the clash to a penalty shootout.
The nerves were jangling as both teams converted their first four penalties. But then, Portuguese heartbreak struck as their star striker saw his spot-kick saved by the French keeper. Kylian Mbappe stepped up to calmly slot home the winning penalty, sending France through to the semifinals.
This victory continues France’s dominance over Portugal in recent major tournaments. Can they go all the way and reclaim the Euro crown they last won in 2016?
Euro 2024 Promises More Fireworks
With two exhilarating quarterfinals in the books, the excitement for the Euros continues to build. The remaining matches promise more high-octane football, with all four remaining teams boasting the talent and pedigree to lift the trophy. Here in the US, we’ll be on the edge of our seats, waiting to see who emerges victorious!
