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UEFA EURO CUP 2016 REVIEW
The 15th UEFA Euro Cup is almost to its finish now. As we reach the Semi Finals of the tournament, it's the perfect time to analyze how this tournament progressed and what all we could see in this thrilling tournament of sheer football.
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The Cup began on 10 June with France as the host nation. At the beginning, the matches looked a bit slow and low scoring. It is not the goals but the attempts that make fans feel excited and when they see their team loosing, it acts like a chill in the spine to the fans.
When we talk about the pre tournament favourites, Spain was the country that everyone thought would continue their winning streak of the cups, after previously winning in 2008 and 2012 editions.
The Tournament Underdogs
According to me, being a underdog is one of the most important roles a team can play. "To be an underdog, you have to upset many" When it comes to deciding a team that fits perfect in this spot is, Wales undoubtedly. They have reached the Semi Finals of the cup, beating Belgium in the Quarter Finals. Gareth Bale, the star player of the team and one of the best footballers in the world is another reason of such long journey apart from various tactics the team followed. Wales came in the first major finals after the 1958 World Cup and this is all because of the hardwork they put into the game. Besides Gareth Bale, Ramsey and Robson Kanu have also done justice to their role. I don't think there is something stopping the in-form team reaching the Finals.
Biggest Upsets
There has been less of upsets in the tournament but the few of those upsets are enough to call this cup thrilling and successful. As we say in cricket, Anything can happen anytime. Same goes for Football too as we see few of the upsets in the tournament.
The biggest shocking moment we saw was Iceland beating England, this was a match you won't believe that such things too can happen. Iceland, new to the UEFA Euros beat the all time professionals and well established team England 2-1. The Match was nothing less than a nightmare to the English Team fans, that left them stunned all after the game.
Another upset was Wales beating Belgium 3-1 in the Quarter Finals. This may be due to Belgium's key players missing the match but you don't see such teams doing such type of atrocious stuff.
The third and the last shocking moment in my list is, Republic of Ireland beating Italy 1-0. Umm, wait.... what? Yes, I don't doubt the reaction, On 22 June this happened when Italy lost to NIR. Bad Things happen, this is all part and parcel of the game.
Probable Winner Of The UEFA EURO 2016
SF 1: WALES V/S PORTUGAL
SF 2: FRANCE V/S GERMANY
I think that the inform Wales can give a tough challenge to Portugal- who haven't played the best of their games recently. They entered the Semi Finals after beating Poland in Semi Finals. If Wales can do it, it will be another Historical Moment. Wales entering the finals will be no less than a dream to all the fans of the team.
I think France is the leading runner to grab the winner's position. It is tough to call between Germany and France, this is actually very frustrating that matches between such world class teams are not in the finals. We will see France v/s Germany in Semi finals to battle it out for the finals. I think France has been marvellous throughout the tournament. Griezzmann, Payet and Giroud have played well through out the tournament with France having a solid defense.
Whereas Germany also has big names like Manuel Neuer, Kroos, Mario Gotze, Mesut Ozil, Mueller and Gomez. The list is long, I don't doubt Germany either.
I would like to see a final between France v/s Wales just because they have been the best out of most of the teams.
Overall, the cup has been a succesful one and we demand another high quality matches to make this tournament, a tournament to remember.
So, let's grab our seats and enjoy thrilling and exciting Semi Finals And Finals.
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