Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Portugal vs. Czech Republic

This game was one of the most interesting games in the Round of 16.
An outstanding performance by Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo as he sends Portugal into the final 8
Cristiano Ronaldo finally ended the Czech Republic faithful with an astonishing header on the 79th minute.




France vs. Spain

The most captivating game of the Euro 2012 Round of 16 was Spain's win vs. the French.
Xabi Alonso scored 2 goals during his 100th match for the Spanish national team vs. France. During a very poor performance by Lloris, The defensive midfielder got to squeeze in an easy header in the top corner on the 19th minute. In the 91st minute thigs got even worse for France. Xabi Alonso scored his second goal of the day with an extremely easy penalty down into the corner. Obviously, Xabi Alonso was named man of the match for his two goals

Euro 2012 Fun Facts


Most goals: 6

GermanyGermanyGreeceGreece4-2

Most attempts on target: 24

EnglandEnglandItalyItaly0-0
SpainSpainRepublic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland4-0

Most attempts off target: 21

PortugalPortugalNetherlandsNetherlands2-1

Most offsides: 10

ItalyItalyRepublic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland2-0

Most fouls committed: 52

PortugalPortugalSpainSpain0-0

Most yellow cards: 9

PortugalPortugalSpainSpain0-0

Most red cards: 2

PolandPolandGreeceGreece1-1

Euro 2012 Assists


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