CGTN Sports Talk EP73 Euro 2020 Round of 16.mp3
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Half of the Round of 16 games of the UEFA European Championship have been finished. Denmark, Italy, the Czech Republic and Belgium knocked their opponents to secure four spots in the quarter finals.
Kasper Dolberg (#12) of Denmark celebrates after scoring his second goal in the UEFA European Championship Round of 16 game against Wales at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 26, 2021. /CFP
Despite the strength advantage Denmark have over Wales on paper, rarely anyone saw it coming that the Cinderella could claim a 4-0 big win.
Matteo Pessina of Italy celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during extra-time in the UEFA European Championship Round of 16 game against Austria at Wembley Stadium in London, England, June 26, 2021. /CFP
Neither did many assume that Italy would struggle hard against Austria to win 2-1.
Thorgan Hazard of Belgium celebrates after scoring a goal in the UEFA European Championship Round of 16 game against Portugal in Sevilla, Spain, June 27, 2021. /CFP
Belgium are one step closer proving they are worthy of world No. 1 ranking after beating the Portugal, the defending champions of the tournament, 1-0.
Patrik Schick of the Czech Republic celebrates after scoring a goal in the UEFA European Championship Round of 16 game against the Netherlands at Ferenc Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, June 27, 2021. /CFP
Of course, the most astonishing game was the Netherlands' 2-0 loss to the Czech Republic.
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