Friday, July 2
Switzerland vs. Spain, 12 p.m. (ESPN)
Belgium vs. Italy, 3 p.m. (ABC)
Saturday, July 3
Czech Republic vs. Denmark, 12 p.m. (ESPN)
Ukraine vs. England, 3 p.m. (ABC)
Who would've thought that the French, Germans, Dutch, Portuguese, and Croats would be gone by the QF. What a wild R16 we just witnessed. I overestimated the Group of Death teams, but having them all out this early is simply batshit.
Belgium-Italy is quite the headliner this round. Belgium is currently the stodgy defensive team and Italy is the more expressive and expansive side. Belgium will be at a big disadvantage without KDB and to a much lesser extent E Hazard out. Spain-Switzerland is also a terrific matchup and I don't think any side should be underestimated at this point. The Czechs and Danes must be thrilled at the chance to advance to the semis without having to go through any pre-tourney favorites. And finally, this defensive English side will have to tangle with the Ukraine in order to take advantage of the knockout draw.
Switzerland vs. Spain, 12 p.m. (ESPN)
Belgium vs. Italy, 3 p.m. (ABC)
Saturday, July 3
Czech Republic vs. Denmark, 12 p.m. (ESPN)
Ukraine vs. England, 3 p.m. (ABC)
Who would've thought that the French, Germans, Dutch, Portuguese, and Croats would be gone by the QF. What a wild R16 we just witnessed. I overestimated the Group of Death teams, but having them all out this early is simply batshit.
Belgium-Italy is quite the headliner this round. Belgium is currently the stodgy defensive team and Italy is the more expressive and expansive side. Belgium will be at a big disadvantage without KDB and to a much lesser extent E Hazard out. Spain-Switzerland is also a terrific matchup and I don't think any side should be underestimated at this point. The Czechs and Danes must be thrilled at the chance to advance to the semis without having to go through any pre-tourney favorites. And finally, this defensive English side will have to tangle with the Ukraine in order to take advantage of the knockout draw.