So be it, the game in trip, again!
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"Girls, on trip!"
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Saint-Étienne, France
Poland vs. Switzerland was the opening knock-out game! Many of actions created by the Poles but later Swiss team took back advantage.
Even though Mr. Petković seemed not understand enough.
Hold on! It was…
Reika used her Beauty cure to made a shot, and so was… JAKUB BŁASZCZYKOWSKI! GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! 39' and Switzerland 0-1 Poland!
At that time, Poland did manage a very spectacular defense, it caused Switzerland to find any cost to attack. But ending the first half, Switzerland 0-1 Poland!
However, in the second half, suddenly, Reika suffered many strikes from Chitoge, as she used her mafia gang to strike! Finally…
Xherdan Shaqiri overhead kick! OH GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! The best goal in whole tournament! GGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! 1-1!
Many Albanians screamed crazily when Shaqiri scored, simple: he is Albanian descent.
At 82' and the result tied. Later, in other 30' both two teams failed to score any more goals. It caused Poland and Switzerland going to penalty shootout…
And…
In the second shot, Granit Xhaka… HE MISSED! OH MY! Shaqiri made Albania proud, Xhaka ruined Albania! Although both played for Switzerland, what Xhaka had done was the reason for the broken dream…
As all 5 Polish kickers… the last being… Grzegorz Krychowiak! AND HE…
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…SCORED! Switzerland 4-5 Poland at penalty, Poland would play their first ever quarter-finals' match in Euro's participant! SŁAWA POLSKI!
Chitoge only slapped on her face: "Why?"
With Reika, she hugged everyone who supported her. It was the time for Smile PreCure! Meanwhile, Chitoge decided to use violence against Raku, just like the way blaming for her losses. LOL!
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Wales vs. Northern Ireland!
Look out! Gareth Bale's incredible shot! Oh save by McGovern! But not for long! Bale in action!
And his pass… oh dear, Gareth McAuley had… GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL! 1-0 FOR WALES! MCAULEY SCORED AN OWN GOAL!
And even they tried to hope, Northern Ireland had to leave the game with a lost. Despite of this, those men would be welcomed as heroes.
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Croatia vs. Portugal
Strange that Croatia, they managed more than Portugal. But Santos just told something so Minako did not act so soon. This might not be a good way. However, Croatia proved that they were unlucky.
Meanwhile, with negative defense, Portugal wasn't collapsed in spite of many Croatian strikes. And at 117'…
RONALDO SHOT! SUBAŠIĆ STOPPED BUT… THE BALL FLEW OUT OF HIS RANGE AND… QUARESMA! GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! RICARDO QUARESMA! PORTUGAL 1-0 CROATIA!
Again, Portugal proved to be Croatia's biggest nightmare. And the Croats could never imagine one day they would be destroyed because of a lucky strike from Portugal.
Time's over, Minako went on! 1-0 for Portugal, and a ticket to quarter-finals.
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In other matches, Tsubomi's France beat Mirai's Ireland after 90' despite Brady's early goal lead for Rep. of Ireland. On that match, if Rias were not used quickly, Tsubomi might lose it.
Meanwhile, Germany quickly smashed Slovakia 3-0 before Belgium totally destroyed Hungary 4-0. Wow, except for Tsubomi who needed courage from Erika, others were okay.
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Saint-Denis, France
Italy vs. Spain!
Under Coach Conte, Italy with a very old squad, managed a total surprise to all of other European teams. Italy topped group with two wins and one lost, the lost came from the match that Italy did not waste health for it.
Meanwhile, Spain prepared for the match with a shocking 1-2 defeat to Croatia. At that match Spain wanted to maintain their best position. But they failed. Now Croatia destroyed by Portugal, they needed to do the same.
But the match happened… unexpected.
"LOOK OUT!"
Italy played pressing right on the first minutes, caused Spain to build a stronghold. But Spain was not ready to face more strikes. And… PELLÈ! Ohhh…
And at 31'…
A freekick for Italy, and so… they… SHOT! De Gea stopped but he didn't catch fully his hands into the ball! And… HOLD ON, over 4 Italians vs. 1 Spanish defender, and… GIORGIO CHIELLINI! GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! 1-0 for Italy! So impressive! Antonio Conte stroke again!
Usagi was right!
And those Italians continued to play like controlling whole machine. Spain failed to relinquish back the situation. All Spanish squad seemed to be confused when facing Italian old men on the field. But it wasn't over yet.
Continuing this style, Spain failed to score. As for Italy, their game just like an exhibition…
Even in the second half, Spain didn't show any improvement, it was a total loss. They lost their way to go. Now, to ask where were they? Nothing could answer, but Spain lost too much. Kazumi only turned silent, while Usagi continued.
And due to Spain's weakness, Italy had finally ended Spain by a kick, the kick that helped Graziano Pellè SCORED! 2-0! Spain 0-2 Italy! Spain would become the former champions…
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And it was claimed: Italy 2-0 Spain. Forever Azzurri. Well, dear La Roja, your era, had officially ended… from now.
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But the most surprised, Ichigo Hoshomiya had stunned all when she helped Iceland won 2-1 over England. It was Hodgson's most disastrous match and England was under pressure.
Roy had to announce his resign later. From here, they knew it: 2 draws to 2 Slavic teams, 1 win to Wales and 1 shocking loss to Iceland, Roy Hodgson was fired with the 2nd worse result at the history.
So be it, the tournament…
As for the girls, they had selected other 8 to remain.