Euro 2024 Recap: Portugal Pulls Showstopper Win, Germany Held At Draw

The Euro 2024 group stage heated up over the weekend, with some surprising results and a dramatic late equalizer for the host nation. Portugal put on a masterclass performance against Turkey, while Germany was held back in a draw. Here’s a quick catch-up on the key matches:

Saturday, June 22nd: Gritty Georgia Hold Czech Republic, Portugal Crush Turkey

• Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic: A penalty just before halftime gave Georgia hope, but Schick’s goal in the second half ensured a point for the Czechs. The remainder of the game saw both sides pushing for a winner, but the scoreline remained deadlocked, leaving both teams with a single point.
• Turkey 0-3 Portugal: A dominant performance by the Portuguese team saw Bernardo Silva open the scoring, followed by an own goal and a strike from Bruno Fernandes to secure a convincing victory. This victory sends a strong message to their group rivals and establishes them as early favourites.
• Belgium 2-0 Romania: The Belgians continued their strong start with a comfortable win over Romania.

Sunday, June 23rd: Germany Stunned by Late Swiss Equalizer

• Switzerland 1-1 Germany: The match of the weekend saw a late equalizer from Niclas Füllkrug salvage a point for the Germans after Switzerland took the lead through Dan Ndoye.This thrilling encounter leaves Group A wide open, with all four teams still in contention.
• Scotland 0-1 Hungary: A dramatic injury-time winner from Kevin Csoboth gave Hungary a surprise win and kept their qualification hopes alive. This dramatic late winner throws the group into disarray, with Hungary now firmly in the qualification mix.

Looking Ahead: Euro 2024 Tournament Wide Open

The results leave Group F wide open, with the Portuguese team currently leading the way. The Germans will need to bounce back in their next match despite having qualified for the Last 16, while Switzerland showed they can compete with the big names. In Group A, Hungary’s win throws the group into disarray, with all four teams still in contention.

Related article: Euro Knockout Stage: A Look at Potential Last 16 Matchups