No. 1116: Semifinals begin!

Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Italy's four traditional European teams entered the semifinals of the European Championship, and there was no "dark horse" like the previous editions, which was like the 06 World Cup in Germany.

So people call this European Cup a classic European Cup, a European Cup for strong teams to show their style.

All four teams are very strong, and they all have the strength to compete for the championship, and it is difficult to predict who will die.

Fans are also addicted, this European Championship entered the final round of the group, the promotion was full of suspense, and after entering the knockout round, the competition was more intense.

When it comes to the semi-finals, it is a very wonderful thing for fans to be able to see the strong dialogue, because the victory and defeat of the strong dialogue are the difference between a millimeter and a second.

The Netherlands travel to Warsaw, Poland, after their match against Russia, where they will face Italy for a ticket to the final.

The arrival of the Dutch team caused a stir in the media and fans, and they had just shown their attacking prowess with a 7-0 win over Russia in the quarter-finals.

Of course, Chen Fan, who scored five goals in that game and set a new record, became the focus of attention of reporters and fans.

When the Dutch bus stopped in front of the hotel, they were quickly surrounded by reporters and fans waiting here, and even when the hotel security opened the way, they still couldn't move an inch.

Chen Fan knew that if he didn't say something to the reporters, he would definitely not be able to leave.

So he said to the reporter next to him: "We are in good shape now, and we are full of confidence in the semi-finals that are about to start!" ”

"Italy are a strong team, they are full of fighting power, they have been doing well defensively and it will be a tough game against them in the semi-finals!"

A Dutch journalist immediately asked: "In the semi-finals, are you confident of scoring goals?" ”

Chen Fan said with a smile: "Of course I have confidence, but I still have to pass Buffon's level." ”

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After the quarter-finals, the European Championship was suspended for three days, leaving four teams ready for the semi-finals.

The media began to analyse the two semi-finals, with Germany and Spain meeting in the World Cup semi-finals two years ago, only to see Spain reach the World Cup final for the first time in history by knocking out Germany with a header from Puyol.

In this encounter, the German team must want to take revenge.

Spain, as for them, will certainly want to extend their winning streak against Germany in the tournament.

Loew said in an interview: "I can't forget that scene two years ago, and I hope this time will make me completely forget that scene two years ago!" ”

Spanish coach Bosque said in an interview: "Germany are a strong team, they are physically strong and they are very capable of fighting. It's a tough game against them and we're ready to face any difficulties! ”

The media believes that the outcome of the match between Spain and Germany is unpredictable, and the final outcome may be decided by some detail.

As for the match between Italy and the Netherlands, it is also believed that the outcome is unpredictable, mainly due to the warm-up match between the two teams before the game.

In that game, the Netherlands drew a hard-fought 1-1 at home to Italy.

This match has a good reference value for the upcoming semi-finals, and the media combined the matches of the two teams in the previous matches of this European Championship, analyzed from various aspects, and finally came to the same conclusion.

First of all, Chen Fan's performance will determine the final result of this game.

Secondly, if Balotelli can continue to magical, Italy could have the last laugh.

When it comes to that, they all agree that the arrowheads of both teams will decide the outcome of this game, which is also a huge influence of the stars on the game.

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After three days of repairing the European Cup, the battle is back in flames, and the semi-finals are here!

The winner will advance to the finals and have a chance to compete for the title, while the loser will have to go home.

On June 28, the first match of the semi-finals of this European Championship began, and the first game was a strong dialogue between Germany and Spain.

At 7:45 p.m., the PGE Arena in Gdansk was packed with more than 40,000 seats!

Celebrities from both sides appeared in the stands, Mateus, Beckenbauer, Raul......

"Tick! ……”

At eight o'clock, the referee blew the whistle for the start of the game.

Germany, who were the first to serve, launched an attack on Spain, with Mesut Ozil bursting down the middle and finally splitting the ball to Lahm, who assisted on the left.

Rahm suddenly cut inside and fired a long-range shot from outside the box, and the ball flew towards the right side of the goal!

Casillas leaps to his feet and saves the ball with his left hand!

Three minutes later, Spain were back in the picture, when Xavi slid a long-range shot from outside the box and the ball slid out of the net.

As the game progressed, Spain gradually controlled the game at their feet with their strong midfield strength.

Not only did they control the ball, but they also controlled the tempo of the game.

However, thanks to the Germans' stubborn defence, Spain did not find the German goal in the first half.

Entering the second half, Spain stepped up their offensive and Germany was in a critical situation.

In the thirteenth minute of the second half, Xavi and Iniesta scored a wonderful combination outside the German penalty area, Xavi went through, and Iniesta stepped forward to control the football at his feet.

Just as he was about to lift his foot to shoot, German centre-back Hummels knocked him straight to the ground.

"Tick! ……”

The referee blew the whistle and pointed firmly to the penalty spot with his right hand.

The ball caused chaos on the pitch, with the German players believing it was a reasonable collision, but the referee was adamant that it was a foul.

The Germans, of course, could not change the referee's decision, with Andres Iniesta himself taking the penalty he created.

The soccer ball flies into the goal from the bottom right corner of the goal!

The ball is in!

1 to 0!

Spain broke the deadlock on the pitch and took a one-goal lead, and the Spanish fans in the stands cheered thunderously.

After the restart, the German team stepped up their offensive and they wanted to equalize!

In the sixteenth minute of the second half, Lahm crossed from the left, Gomez shook his head and hit the goal, and the football flew off the bottom line above the crossbar!

In the twenty-first minute of the second half, Ozil made a diagonal pass in the opponent's hinterland, and Podolski shot the penalty line!

Casillas bravely saves the ball from the bottom line!

In the 26th minute of the second half, Germany won a free kick in front, Ozil sent the free kick into the penalty area, Gomez beat Pique's header, and the football was once again high over the crossbar!

Time flew and Germany were still unable to equalise, and Loew began to make substitutions, bringing on veteran Klose for Podolski.

In the 35th minute of the second half, Germany won a corner kick opportunity, and Ozil sent the ball into the box, and there was chaos in the box.

In the chaos, no one could reach the football, and the football flew towards the back point!

At this moment, Klose appeared at the back point, his center of gravity dropped, and he shot with a tackle!

Football hits the net!

The ball is in!

The score becomes 1 to 1!

The tenacious German team equalized and the two sides returned to the same running line!

The German fans at the scene cheered loudly!