Germany secured a spot in the Round of 16 at Euro 2024 with a 2-0 victory over Hungary. This win marked their second consecutive victory in the group stage, a feat they last achieved in 2012. The German team’s performance has been impressive, scoring a total of seven goals in their first two matches, the most they have ever scored in the group stage of the Euros.
Jamal Musiala, at just 21 years old, made history by becoming the second-youngest player to score in each of his first two starts at the Euros. His goal, along with Ilkay Gundogan’s goal and assist in the same match, contributed to Germany’s success against Hungary.
In another match, Croatia faced off against Albania in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Andrej Kramarić scored his 29th goal for Croatia, tying for fourth all-time. Klaus Gjasula, on the other hand, made history by being only the second player to score both a goal and an own goal in a single Euro match. Albania’s late equalizing goal by Gjasula also set a record for being the latest equalizing goal in Euros history.
The match between Scotland and Switzerland ended in a 1-1 draw, with Xherdan Shaqiri making headlines by becoming the first Swiss player to score in three different editions of the Euros. Shaqiri’s goal was a standout moment in the match, solidifying his status as Switzerland’s star player.
Overall, the sixth day of Euro 2024 was filled with exciting moments and standout performances. Players like Musiala, Gundogan, Shaqiri, and Neuer showcased their skills and made significant contributions to their respective teams. As the tournament progresses, football fans can expect more thrilling matches and memorable moments to come.