England Marches into Euro 2020 Quarterfinals with a 2-0 Victory Over Germany

On June 29th, 2021, England faced off against Germany in their Euro 2020 Round of 16 match at Wembley Stadium in London. The match was highly anticipated, as it was a rivalry between two of the biggest football nations in Europe. The result left England fans ecstatic as they secured a spot in the quarterfinals, thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane.

The First Half

The first half of the match was cautious from both teams, with Germany having the majority of possession but failing to create any clear-cut chances. England looked dangerous on the counter-attack, with Raheem Sterling constantly threatening the German defence with his pace and dribbling skills. In the 10th minute, Sterling came close to scoring when he received a pass from Kane and ran down the left wing, cutting inside and shooting just wide of the near post.

The rest of the first half saw both teams trying to take control of the midfield, with neither team able to create anything significant. England’s backline held strong, with John Stones and Harry Maguire winning numerous aerial duels and intercepting any German attacks.

The Second Half

The second half began with Germany looking more lively, with Timo Werner coming close to scoring in the 47th minute when he received a cross from the left and shot on target, but the shot was easily saved by Jordan Pickford. However, it was England who took the lead in the 75th minute when Raheem Sterling scored from close range after a brilliant cross from Luke Shaw on the left-hand side.

Germany tried to respond quickly, but England’s defence held strong and Pickford made some excellent saves to deny the Germans. England then sealed their victory in the 85th minute after a counter-attack led by Jack Grealish, who passed to Harry Kane, and the captain scored his first goal of the tournament to make it 2-0 to England. The German defence was caught off-guard, and Kane finished calmly past Manuel Neuer.

The Aftermath

England’s victory over Germany was not only important because it secured their place in the quarterfinals but also because it ended a long-standing rivalry between the two nations. This victory was England’s first major tournament win over their German counterparts since the famous 1966 World Cup final.

The English fans were ecstatic, and the players were over the moon with the result. Gareth Southgate’s tactics were spot on, and the players executed them perfectly. England now faces Ukraine in the quarterfinals, and they will be looking to secure a spot in the semifinals for the first time since Euro 1996.

The Final Thoughts

This match had everything you could ask for in a football match – rivalry, drama, and quality football. England fully deserved their victory, and they will be looking to build on this result in the next round. German fans might be left disappointed, as their team was unable to replicate their past success against England.

All eyes are now on England as they look to make history and secure a spot in the final of Euro 2020. With the likes of Sterling, Kane, and Grealish firing on all cylinders, England has a real chance of bringing football home.