CGTN Sports Talk: Strong Euro 2020 starts for strong teams
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In the first seven games of the UEFA European Championship that kicked off on June 11, Italy, Belgium, England and the Netherlands all beat their opponents in their first game. While Italy and Belgium showed dominance on the field, England and the Netherlands could drink to long-awaited victories.
Of course, the tournament is not just about the competition for the title. North Macedonia, making their European Championship debut, scored their first tournament goal via Goran Pandev. Despite their loss to the Netherlands, Ukraine scared the Dutchmen, showing their resilience.
North Macedonia players celebrate after Goran Pandev (R) scored the team's first goal in the UEFA European Championship in the Group C game against Austria at National Arena in Bucharest, Romania, June 13, 2021. /CFP
North Macedonia players celebrate after Goran Pandev (R) scored the team's first goal in the UEFA European Championship in the Group C game against Austria at National Arena in Bucharest, Romania, June 13, 2021. /CFP
Moreover, the reactions from every team to the unfortunate incident that happened to Christian Eriksen showed us: Football makes life shine, but life is always more than just football.
The results so far:
Italy 3-0 Turkey (Group A)
Wales 1-1 Switzerland (Group A)
Denmark 0-1 Finland (Group B)
Belgium 3-0 Russia (Group B)
Austria 3-1 North Macedonia (Group C)
Netherlands 3-2 Ukraine (Group C)
England 1-0 Croatia (Group D)
Danish players surround their teammate Christian Eriksen, who collapsed in the UEFA European Championship Group B game against Finland at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 12, 2021. /CFP
Danish players surround their teammate Christian Eriksen, who collapsed in the UEFA European Championship Group B game against Finland at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 12, 2021. /CFP