Austria have shocked Netherlands to win Group D, while the other three fixtures provided low-scoring draws.
In a tightly contested match, France and Poland drew 1-1. The game saw early chances for both sides, with Piotr Zielinski testing the French goalkeeper in the 6th minute and Théo Hernández having his effort saved five minutes later. Kacper Urbanski and Ousmane Dembélé also had their attempts saved as the first half progressed.
France and Poland share the points in Dortmund 👊France finish second in Group D 🇫🇷#EURO2024 | #FRAPOL pic.twitter.com/nyoo12nYj5— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 25, 2024
France and Poland share the points in Dortmund 👊France finish second in Group D 🇫🇷#EURO2024 | #FRAPOL pic.twitter.com/nyoo12nYj5
France's Kylian Mbappé was particularly active, with three consecutive attempts saved before halftime. In the 56th minute, Mbappé finally broke the deadlock, converting a penalty with a precise shot to the right corner after a handball by Dayot Upamecano was confirmed by VAR.
Poland equalized in the 79th minute when Robert Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot, following a foul by Upamecano in the box. Despite a late attempt by Mbappé, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Austria secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in a match filled with drama and goals. The game started with an own goal by Donyell Malen in the 6th minute, giving Austria an early lead. The Netherlands equalized in the 47th minute through Cody Gakpo, who finished a fast break with a right-footed shot to the right corner.
Austria beat the Netherlands 3-2 to finish top Group D 🇦🇹Tap below to read the report 👇#EURO2024— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 25, 2024
Austria beat the Netherlands 3-2 to finish top Group D 🇦🇹Tap below to read the report 👇#EURO2024
Austria regained the lead in the 59th minute with a header from Romano Schmid. The Netherlands fought back and equalized again in the 75th minute, thanks to Memphis Depay's right-footed shot, awarded after a VAR review.
However, Austria had the final say when Marcel Sabitzer scored in the 80th minute with a left-footed shot from a difficult angle, sealing a memorable win for Austria.
England and Slovenia played to a goalless draw, with both teams struggling to convert their chances. Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko had an early attempt saved in the 5th minute. England responded with efforts from Harry Kane and Phil Foden, but both were denied by the Slovenian goalkeeper.
England and Slovenia share the points 🤝England top Group C 🏴#EURO2024 | #ENGSVN pic.twitter.com/VtUAncDydS— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 25, 2024
England and Slovenia share the points 🤝England top Group C 🏴#EURO2024 | #ENGSVN pic.twitter.com/VtUAncDydS
The second half continued in the same vein, with Cole Palmer's late attempt also saved. Despite the opportunities, neither side could find the back of the net, and the match ended 0-0.
Denmark and Serbia also ended their match in a goalless draw. Christian Eriksen had an early chance saved in the 21st minute, followed by Rasmus Højlund's effort in the 32nd minute. Denmark continued to press, with Jannik Vestergaard's header saved in the 64th minute.
It ends 0-0 in Munich.#EURO2024 | #DENSRB pic.twitter.com/xaWfN7woh1— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 25, 2024
It ends 0-0 in Munich.#EURO2024 | #DENSRB pic.twitter.com/xaWfN7woh1
Serbia's best chance came in stoppage time, but Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's shot was saved by the Danish goalkeeper. Both teams had to settle for a point in a match where defenses reigned supreme.
These results reflect a day of intense competition and close encounters in EURO 2024, with teams battling hard but finding it difficult to secure decisive victories.