🏆👉 Here are the match officials for the UEFA EURO 2024 Group Stage Group B Matchday 3 game Croatia vs Italy on Monday 24 June at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig, Germany.
🇳🇱 Dutch Referee Danny Makkelie will be assisted by Hessel Steegstra (NED) and Jan de Vries (NED). The Fourth Official will be Serdar Gözübüyük (NED). The Video Assistant Referee will be Rob Dieperink (NED)
The UEFA EURO 2024 Group B Standing shows Spain in the 1st position with 6 points and a positive goal difference of +4. Italy in the 2nd position with 3 points and a goal difference of “0”. Albania in the 3rd position with 1 point and a negative goal difference of -1. Croatia in the 4th position also with 1 point and a negative goal difference of -3.
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)
Assistant referees: Hessel Steegstra (NED) and Jan de Vries (NED)
Fourth official: Serdar Gözübüyük (NED)
Video Assistant Referee: Rob Dieperink (NED)
✅ Good morning, my friends! Here are the front pages from the Italian newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport, Monday 24 June 2024.
La Gazzetta dello Sport, Front Page, Monday 24 June 2024
Front Page, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Monday 24 June 2024
👉At 21 against Croatia
We’re playing for the round of 16
We are Italy
A draw is enough to finish second and pass (but also lose…)
Spalletti prepares four substitutions with Retegui as center forward#AnnaItaliapic.twitter.com/Fhr4S9V43s
Corriere dello Sport, Front Page, Monday 24 June 2024
Front Page, Corriere dello Sport, Monday 24 June
👉Sinner and the double triumph in Halle, Italy Volley wins the Nations League, now the whole country is waiting for redemption with Croatia
You’re the only one missing
Italy Head Coach Luciano Spalletti presented the UEFA EURO 2024 Group Stage Group B Matchday 3 Croatia v Italy. Spalletti addressed the press on Sunday 23 June 2024. Obviously, the main target is to win the game and keep the object for qualification to the Round of 16. The fact is that the defeat against Spain was a wakeup call for the Azzurri and sent the alarms to take serious action to remain in the tournament.
Spalletti commented, “We made our decisions based on our belief in the strength of the players. During training camps, I witnessed their eagerness to engage and commit. Their readiness, dedication, and enthusiasm translate into their readiness for these pivotal national team encounters. In recent days, I’ve seen behaviors that I appreciate. I wasn’t pleased with the match against Spain, but we’ve analyzed it, discussed it, and recognized that we took a step back compared to our previous games. Despite the pain, I expect that match to have taught us many lessons. I’m very satisfied with what I see, and our talk about being a great group wasn’t just talk. This team is trustworthy in how they handle themselves day-to-day. Their commitment on the field, taking responsibility for things that go beyond individual players. I’ve been in situations like this before. The players are young, but I see the right attitude to go after things and show the lessons learned. Before Spain, we talked about things we didn’t manage to demonstrate. Now, actions need to speak louder than words”.
Forget about talking about energy conservation between the first and second game: “We didn’t spare any effort. On the contrary, we expended a lot trying to keep up with Spain’s game, but against Albania, it was a completely different match. In both games, we aimed to do the same things. We succeeded in one, not in the other.” Up next is Croatia, who have only earned one point in their first two matches. Many consider them to be at the end of a cycle, but they still have players known for their skill, experience, and quality. “The level is always very high. Any nation can assemble 20 players who understand the game well and have significant experience”.
Spalletti confirms, “Dimarco is ready, with a final check scheduled for tomorrow morning,” indicating potential changes from the squad that started against Albania and Spain. “It’s evident that after such a match, there’s a consideration to make adjustments, as I may have misjudged not acting sooner after assessing the performance. I considered it a risk to make alterations.”
Spalletti also praised Di Lorenzo, who struggled against Nico Williams: “He’s like a son to me; I always find it hard to do without someone of his calibre”. He also comments on Cambiaso “I’ve seen him perform well, despite being thrust into unfamiliar positions. No one directed him to do so. He’s an intelligent player capable of playing multiple roles” and Jorginho “If he hasn’t performed up to par, it’s also contingent on the team, but we have high expectations for him”. Regarding the psychological recovery after the loss to Spain: “If we fail to produce results, we’re out. Psychological recovery is paramount here. We’re dealing with versatile professionals, so we must be pragmatic and take strides forward to earn our roles and merits. Things move quickly. A high-speed train in a station leaves us with just five seconds. Either you board or you’re left behind”.
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Alessandro Bastoni, who scored Italy’s first goal at EURO 2024 against Albania following Bajrami’s early strike, shared his thoughts. “Fear? It’s not a word I like associating with football. Fear is something you feel when diagnosed with an illness. We discussed and analysed what happened against Spain. We understood our mistakes. You can either be discouraged or find motivation and fortunately, football gives us the opportunity for a second chance”.
“We know many players who have more games together than often happens at clubs. The defeat has left us with a lot and has united us even more. When you win, it’s easy to bond, but it’s when you lose that the true value of a person must come out”. Tactically, Spalletti’s approach presents a different defence compared to what Bastoni is used to. From Inter’s three defenders to the four in the national team. “Playing with three or four changes things, but nowadays, football roles matter relatively. It then depends on intelligence and recognizing certain plays at decisive moments”. His defensive partner is Riccardo Calafiori: “I feel comfortable with him; he has immense quality and isn’t afraid to play the ball. He reminds me of what I was doing three or four years ago. We’ve played two games together, and hopefully, this partnership will grow in the future”. Perhaps further in the tournament.
58% Ball Possession GERMANY and 42% Ball Possession HUNGARY
Scotland 0 – 1 Hungary
. 90+10′ Kevin Csoboth
Hungary won the UEFA EURO 2024 Matchday 3 on Sunday 23 June 2024 at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart, Germany. Despite the victory, Hungary and Scotland are out of the competition. In Group A, Germany and Switzerland qualified to the Round of 16. This is the first official match between Scotland and Hungary. In fact, all the previous nine have been in international friendlies (3 wins for Scotland, 4 for Hungary, 2 draws).
🇭🇺 Serie A and Serie B Players with Hungary’s EURO 2024 squad
Head Coach: 🇮🇹 Marco Rossi
Defender Botond Balogh (Parma) listed among subs
Midfielder Ádám Nagy (Spezia) played from the 61st minute after replacing Callum Styles
🏴 No Serie A Players with Scotland’s EURO 2024 squad
Hungary claimed a victory in the very agonizing last minute. In the 90+10′, Kevin Csoboth defeated Scotland goalkeeper with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Roland Sallai.
🏆👉🏴 Scotland 0 – 1 Hungary🇭🇺, 90+10′ minute, ⚽️ goal by Kevin Csoboth for Hungary with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Roland Sallai. https://t.co/nv8z2bvacC
HUNGARY SCORE WITH THE LAST KICK OF THE GAME IN THE 100′ TO KEEP THEIR EURO 2024 HOPES ALIVE 😱 pic.twitter.com/MlrxmBL8xx
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) June 23, 2024
✅ Stats before the game: Scotland have won two of their last three meetings with Hungary (L1) and this will be their first match since a 1-0 away win in March 2018. Scotland could reach the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time. Although it won only two of the 11 matches played in the group stage of the European Championships (D3, L6), both victories came in the third round: in 1992 against CIS (3-0) and in 1996 against Switzerland (1- 0). Hungary has lost both of its matches so far at EURO 2024, against Germany and Switzerland. In only two major tournaments did the Hungarian national team lose all of its matches, losing both matches at EURO 1972 and all group matches at the 1978 World Cup. Scotland’s starting eleven against Switzerland in their last match featured a total of 470 caps (including that match) among the players fielded, a record for Scotland in an international match. It was also the first time for the Scots that the line-up included five regulars with more than 50 international caps: McTominay (51), Hanley (52), McGregor (62), McGinn (68) and Robertson (73). Hungary has won only one of their last 17 major tournament matches (EURO + World Cup) against European teams (D5, L11): a 2-0 win over Austria in the first round of EURO 2016.
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34% Ball Possession SWITZERLAND and 66% Ball Possession GERMANY
Switzerland 1 – 1 Germany
28′ Dan Ndoye 92′ Niclas Füllkrug
Switzerland and Germany ended the UEFA EURO 2024 Matchday 3 game with a draw on Sunday 23 June 2024 at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It’s a thriller, Germany equalized in the final. Switzerland had to settle for second place. Germany earns a potentially softer draw in the round of 16, while Switzerland will face the second in Group B. Italy is a serious candidate to meet the Swiss in the direct elimination phase of these European Championships.
Swiss lead in the first half scored by Ndoye, equalizer in the final minutes of injury time by the usual Fullkrug, with his 13th goal for the national team. Andrich and Vargas’ goals were also canceled out during the match.
This was the first meeting between Switzerland and Germany in a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup, when West Germany beat Switzerland 5-0 in the group stage. They also met in the 1938 World Cup (Switzerland won 4-2 in the round of 16 replay) and 1962 (West Germany won 2-1 in the group stage).
🇩🇪 No Serie A Players with Germany’s EURO 2024 squad
Head Coach: 🇩🇪 Julian Nagelsmann
🇨🇭 Switzerland’s EURO 2024 squad
Head Coach: 🇨🇭 Murat Yakin
Goalkeeper Yann Sommer (Inter) Played all 90 minutes
Defender Ricardo Rodríguez (Torino) Played all 90 minutes
Midfielder Michel Aebischer (Bologna) Played all 90 minutes
Midfielder Remo Freuler (Bologna) Played all 90 minutes
Forward Dan Ndoye (Bologna) Yellow card 25th minute, played until the 65th minute and was replaced by Zeki Amdouni
Forward Noah Okafor (AC Milan) Listed among subs
Switzerland took the lead in the 28th minute. Dan Ndoye defeated Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from very close range with a right footed shot to the top left corner. The assist is by Remo Freuler.
🏆👉 🇨🇭Switzerland 1 – 0 Germany 🇩🇪 28th minute, ⚽️ goal by Dan Ndoye for @nati_sfv_asf from very close range with a right footed shot to the top left corner. The assist is by Remo Freuler. https://t.co/3EZIFF07FJ
2 – At 23 years and 242 days, Dan #Ndoye has become #Switzerland‘s second youngest goalscorer in the history of the European Championships after Johan Vonlanthen against France in 2004 at 18 years and 141 days. Flash.#EURo2024pic.twitter.com/DKNFToBY38
Germany equalized in the 92nd minute. Niclas Füllkrug defeated Switzerland goalkeeper with a headed shot to the top left corner. The assist is by David Raum.
🏆👉 🇨🇭Switzerland 1 – 1 Germany 🇩🇪 92nd minute, ⚽️ goal by Niclas Füllkrug equalized for @DFB_Team_EN with a headed shot to the top left corner. The assist is by David Raum. https://t.co/psMgZTuFDO
✅ Stats before the game: Switzerland are unbeaten in their last three matches against Germany (W1, D2), with these three matches seeing 16 goals scored, an average of 5.3 per match – the Swiss had lost 16 of their previous 18 matches against the Germans (D2). Germany has scored in 52 of 53 matches against Switzerland in all competitions. The only exception was the 0-0 draw in the April 1968 friendly. Switzerland has not lost their final group stage match in any of their last eight appearances in a major international tournament (W5, D3); the last time it happened was EURO 2004 (1-3 vs France). Germany could become the third host nation to win all three group stage matches at a European Championship, after the Netherlands in 2000 and France in 1984; furthermore, it would be the first host nation to do so in a major international tournament since Germany itself in the 2006 World Cup (excluding EURO 2020, which had 11 host nations).
By Anna Italia
Croatia – Italy 
