**Spain Secures Victory Over Italy in Dominant Fashion**
In a highly anticipated match, Spain clinched a 1-0 victory against Italy, courtesy of an own goal by Riccardo Calafiori in the 55th minute. This win not only underscored Spain's dominance but also placed them securely in the lead to advance with a game to spare in the tournament. Spain controlled the game with nearly 60% possession and recorded 20 shots, compared to Italy's mere four attempts.
Gianluigi Donnarumma's Heroics
Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made eight crucial saves, keeping his team in the contest. However, the defining moment came when Nico Williams' cross intended for Alvaro Morata was inadvertently turned into Italy's net by Calafiori. Despite Italy's resilience, their limited offensive capability, showcased by only four attempts, left them unable to stage a comeback.
Spain now heads into their Group B finale against Albania without their pivotal player Rodri, who is suspended. Nevertheless, their performance in this match has solidified Spain as clear favorites in the tournament.
**England Held to a Draw by Denmark**
England's quest to maintain their dominance in Group C hit a snag as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Denmark. An early goal by Harry Kane gave England an initial advantage, but a series of defensive lapses allowed Denmark to equalize. Morten Hjulmand made the most of a throw-in turnover to score a low strike that ricocheted off the post into the net.
England's Struggles and Defensive Errors
Despite their early lead, England's play was marred by sloppiness and turnovers. Although they managed to defend deeply for a while, their inability to capitalize on offensive opportunities and defensive errors gave Denmark multiple chances to score. Substitutes brought in to invigorate England's performance had little impact, and the team must now work hard to regain confidence among their fan base, which remains skeptical about their tournament-winning potential.
**Serbia Salvages Draw Against Slovenia**
In a thrilling last-minute effort, Luka Jovic's header rescued Serbia from potential elimination by securing a 1-1 draw against Slovenia. Serbia was on the brink of defeat after Zan Karnicnik scored for Slovenia in the 69th minute. However, persistence paid off as Aleksandar Mitrovic's powerful shot hit the crossbar, setting the stage for Jovic's critical 96th-minute header from an Ivan Ilic corner, which slipped past Jan Oblak.
Jovic's goal not only kept Serbia's hopes alive for advancing but also demonstrated their resilience under pressure.
**Germany and Switzerland in Strong Positions**
Germany's solid 2-0 win over Hungary guaranteed their spot in the tournament's last 16, underlining their strength and consistency. Meanwhile, Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Scotland places them in a favorable position to advance, while Scotland and Hungary may now find themselves contending for a potential third-place finish.
**Croatia and Albania Share Points in Draw**
In a closely contested match, Croatia and Albania drew, each gaining their first points of the tournament. Notably, Gjasula scored an own goal for Albania but then made amends by equalizing in the 96th minute, ensuring a dramatic conclusion to the encounter.
**Upcoming Matches to Watch**
As the tournament progresses, attention now shifts to the upcoming fixtures on Friday. Slovakia will face Ukraine at 9 a.m. (Eastern), followed by Poland vs. Austria at 12 p.m. (Eastern), and the day's climax will be the Netherlands taking on France at 3 p.m. (Eastern).
The excitement continues to build as teams vie for positions in the knockout stages, promising more thrilling football action ahead.