Stumbles

The Euro 2024 group stage concluded on Wednesday, ushering in the knockout phases to be held in Germany. Romania, Belgium, and Slovakia advanced to the last 16, with Ukraine exiting in a historic first— a four-way tie in Group E points. Over in Group F, Georgia triumphed over Portugal, marking their debut win at a major tournament, while Turkiye scrambled to a victory over Czechia. As we gear up for the last-16, let's dissect the key action from Wednesday, courtesy of Opta's detailed analysis. Ukraine 0-0 Belgium:…

At SoFi Stadium, Brazil's Copa America kickoff fizzled into a scoreless deadlock with Costa Rica. Throughout the duel in Group D, the Selecao's field dominance was evident. The game saw Marquinhos' potential goal dismissed after video review and Lucas Paqueta's long-shot thumping the frame. Although controlling nearly 75% of the match with 19 shots to Costa Rica's mere two, Brazil couldn't snatch a victory, marking their inaugural group match stalemate since 2016. The result left Dorival Junior's squad lagging behind…