Goals from David Silva and Jordi Alba gave Spain a 2-0 halftime lead over Italy in the European Championship final on Sunday as Vicente Del Bosque's side looked to become the first team to retain the title.
The Germany vs. Italy match takes place Thursday as the two old rivals fight it out for a place in the Euro 2012 final. Spain scrapped their way through in their semi final against Portugal on Wednesday, only finally booking their place in the final on penalties. Germany vs. Italy will kick off at 2.45 p.m. and can be watched live on ESPN, or online through live stream on ESPN3 (details below).
Spain vs. Portugal takes place on Wednesday in the first semi final of Euro 2012. The all Iberia affair is a mouth-watering prospect, with the flair of Portugal pitted against the technical genius of Spain. Kick off is at 2.45 p.m. and can be watched live on ESPN or online through live stream on ESPN3 (details below).
England vs. Italy takes place Sunday and will confirm who will take the final spot in the Euro 2012 semi finals. The match looks evenly balanced and many pundits are suggesting extra time and even penalties might be on the cards. The game kicks off at 2.45 p.m. EST and can be watched on ESPN, or online through live streaming on ESPN3 (details below).
Spain vs. France takes place Saturday in Euro 2012's third quarter final. It should be an intriguing encounter, but Spain are firm favorites to win this one. France had seemingly started to get their team unity together again, but in recent days rumors of dissension have once again been surfacing, and that could undermine their chances. The game kicks off at 2.45 p.m. EST and can be watched live on ESPN or online through live stream ESPN3 (details below).
The Euro 2012 quarter final between Germany vs. Greece takes place Friday, with Germany hot favorites to easily beat the Greek side. The Germans have never lost to Greece in their previous eight encounters, but Greece have interestingly never lost a Euro championships knock out game. The match kicks off at 2.45 p.m. EST and can be watched live on ESPN or online through live stream on ESPN3 (details below).
Euro 2012 knock out stages opens Thursday with Portugal vs. Czech Republic. These same two sides met in the quarter finals of Euro 1996 in England, and on that occasion it was the Czech Republic that came out on top in a 1-0 win. This time, however, Portugal will be the favorites in most people's eyes. The match kicks off at 2.45 p.m. and can be watched live on ESPN, or alternatively online through live stream on ESPN3 (details below).
France vs. Sweden will take place Tuesday in Group D of Euro 2012, with France needing just a draw to go through to the quarter finals. Sweden are already eliminated having lost their opening two games, and it is unsure what type of team will show up today with nothing but pride to play for. Kick off is at 2.45 p.m. EST and can be watched live on ESPN 2 or fans can watch online through live streaming on ESPN 3 (details below).
The group stages of Euro 2012 concludes Tuesday with Group D matches, and England vs. Ukraine kicking off at 2.45 p.m. EST. Ukraine go into the game knowing only a win will do, and England knowing either a win or draw would see them progress to the quarter finals. The game will be shown live in ESPN or online through live streaming on ESPN 3 (details below).
