Group E has Ronania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine in that order with each team having won 3 points after playing two games. Everyone has every chance
Group E has Ronania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine in that order with each team having won 3 points after playing two games. Everyone has every chance to progress as whoever wins wins the ticket to Round 16.
Slovakia who shocked Belgium in their opening game will square off against Romania who thrashed Ukraine 3-0 on matchday 1.
Romania was flat when they lost 2-0 against Belgium in their second game of the game. Head coach Iordanescu will seek massive improvement against Slovakia in the winner-qualified tie.
Belgium against Ukraine is probably the game of the day as a lot is at stake for both sides.
Kevin De Bruyne was much better in the 2-0 win over Romania as compared to the 1-0 defeat to Slovakia in terms of performance.
Domenico Tedesco will hope the evergreen De Bryune will maintain that form against Ukraine. Roman Yaremchuk came on from the bench to score the winner for Ukraine against Slovakia and many expect him to start at the expense of Dovbyk against Belgium.
The Czech Republic and Turkey in Group F will fight for the three points. A place in the knockout stage is at stake knowing very well that Georgia doesn’t stand much chance against Portugal.
A draw for Turkey will almost qualify them as the Czech Republic must win at all costs to stand any chance of progressing.
Roberto Martinez is expected to ring the changes for Portugal against Georgia. After winning the opening games, Martinez would love to keep the momentum gathered ahead of the knockout stages.
Georgia has been so sensational with their gung-ho style after nearly beating the Czech Republic on matchday two. A win for them can secure a place in the knockout stage but it is a huge task for the minnows to beat the impressive Portugal.
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