World Football

Back to Back for Chile

Back to Back for Chile

WORLD SOCCER (COPA AMERICA): Chile won their second straight Copa America after defeating Argentina in penalties. Both normal regulation and overtime ended goalless sending the match to a penalty shootout. Chile prevailed 4-3 as both Messi and Biglia failed to convert their penalties for Argentina. Another disappointing ending for Messi with Argentina….**HIGHLIGHTS**

Late Surge from Belgium

Late Surge from Belgium

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Belgium defeated Hungary 4-0 in the last 16 of UEFA Euro 2016 to advance to the quarter-finals of the competition. After an early goal that put Belgium ahead, three goals in the final 12 minutes gave Belgium the emphatic victory. Belgium will face Wales in the quarter-finals.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Dominant Germany Too Much for Slovakia

Dominant Germany Too Much for Slovakia

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Germany showed their dominance against Slovakia, playing fantastic football, and easily advanced to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory. Drexler had one goal and one assist while Boatang and Gomez each scored for Germany. The Germans now await the winner of Italy/Spain in the quarter-finals.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Portugal a la Santos…

Portugal a la Santos…

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Portugal came away with a 1-0 victory over Croatia in extra time and advanced to the quarter-finals where they will play Poland. Santos’ men scored a late goal in extra time with Quaresma’s tap in header after a great counter-attack. The Portuguese were not convincing, but with Santos’ “favorite” 1-0  Portugal is through to the quarter-finals.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Wales Wins the UK Battle

Wales Wins the UK Battle

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Wales are in the Quarter-Finals! Gareth Bale’s side defeated their United Kingdom counterparts, Northern Ireland, 1-0 and advanced to the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016. The only goal of the match was an own goal by McAuley in the 75th minute. Wales now awaits the winner of the match between Belgium and Hungary.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Poland Through on Penalties

Poland Through on Penalties

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): The first Knockout Stage match at UEFA Euro 2016 was a thriller as Poland defeated Switzerland on penalties to advance to the Quarter-Finals. Poland took the lead in the first half before a late equalizer from Switzerland sent the game to overtime. Penalties decided the match after a goalless extra time and Poland now awaits the winner of the match between Croatia and Portugal.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Ireland is Here to Stay, Bitter End for Zlatan

Ireland is Here to Stay, Bitter End for Zlatan

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Ireland scored a late goal to defeat Italy 1-0 and advanced as one of the top four third placed teams. Belgium came away with a 1-0 victory and advanced from Group E behind Italy. Sweden's stay at Euro 2016 comes to an end along with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Ronaldo Squeezes Portugal Through, Iceland Moves On

Ronaldo Squeezes Portugal Through, Iceland Moves On

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Cristiano Ronaldo’s two goals and one assist kept Portugal alive at Euro 2016 despite their third draw from three matches. Portugal came back three times to tie Hungary 3-3 on the final matchday of Group F. Iceland defeated Austria 2-1 with a late goal and finished second behind Hungary. Portugal advanced as one of the top four third placed teams.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Croatia Stun Spain To Finish 1st, Turkey Jump to 3rd

Croatia Stun Spain To Finish 1st, Turkey Jump to 3rd

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Croatia stunned Spain with a late winner (2-1) to finish first in Group D sending the Spanish to play Italy in the Last 16. Turkey put on their only good performance at Euro 2016, defeating the Czech Republic 2-0 and finished 3rd in the group, with high hopes of progressing as one of the top four 3rd place teams.**HIGHLIGHTS** 

Germany & Poland Get the Job Done

Germany & Poland Get the Job Done

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Germany and Poland were victorious in their final matches of Group C and advanced to the knockout stages. Germany topped the group due to their superior goal differential despite being level on points with Poland. Northern Ireland claimed 3rd place and assured themselves as one of the top four 3rd place teams.**HIGHLIGHTS** 

Wales Cruise to First, Disappointing Draw for England

Wales Cruise to First, Disappointing Draw for England

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Wales recorded an emphatic 3-0 victory over Russia and finished first in Group B. England failed to get all three points against Slovakia and with a goalless draw finished 2nd in Group B. Slovakia claimed 3rd place on 4 points and are very likely to advance as one of the top 4 3rd placed teams. **HIGHLIGHTS** 

Albania Alive After Historic Win, Switzerland Through with Draw

Albania Alive After Historic Win, Switzerland Through with Draw

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Albania finished 3rd in Group A and recorded their first ever win at the European Championships. They defeated Romania 1-0 while France and Switzerland played to a goalless draw. France and Switzerland advanced from Group A as Albania will have to wait until Wednesday to see if they will progress as one of the 4 best 3rd placed teams.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Hungary Stay Atop, A Night to Forget for Ronaldo

Hungary Stay Atop, A Night to Forget for Ronaldo

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): A late own goal from Iceland gave Hungary an important point in their quest to progress from the group stage. In Group F’s other match, Ronaldo failed to convert a penalty, on a night where he became Portugal’s most capped player, as Portugal played to a goalless draw with Austria.**HIGHLIGHTS**

N. Ireland Makes History...Germany & Poland Settle to Friendly Draw

N. Ireland Makes History...Germany & Poland Settle to Friendly Draw

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Northern Ireland defeated Ukraine 2-0 and recorded their first ever win at the European Championships. In the other Group C match, Germany and Poland played to a goalless draw, a result that satisfies both teams in the standings.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Sturridge Saves England in Stoppage Time

Sturridge Saves England in Stoppage Time

WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Daniel Sturridge's goal in stoppage time gave England the 2-1 victory over Wales in the second matchday of Group B. Bale gave Wales the lead in the first half, but a 2nd half comeback from England gave the Three Lions the important victory.**HIGHLIGHTS**