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The press comments on the clear success of the Danes over Wales and the late trembling victory of the Italians over Austria.
Wales-Denmark (0-4)
GREAT BRITAIN
The Times:
"Shy Wales beaten up by dominant Danes."
Sunday Telegraph:
"Dragon killed: Bale's team was defeated because Dolberg inspires the Danes."
Wales Online
: "The dream of Euro 2020 is shattering in the hands of ruthless Danes in Amsterdam."
Observer
: “Gareth Bale leaves with a whimper when Welsh dragons are killed by the Danes.
The Welsh captain started well but soon faded and was reduced to cheap fouls when his country was desperately eliminated. "
DENMARK
Berlingske:
»Kasper Dolberg hammers Denmark into the EM quarter-finals!
It was another magical night for the Danish national team.
This time at Christian Eriksen's old place of work in Amsterdam.
Denmark has outclassed a tame Welsh national team. "
Ekstra Bladet:
»On the day 29 years after winning the European Championship trophy in Sweden, the Danish national team has made European history again.
Kasper Dolberg got the chance in the absence of the injured Yussuf Poulsen.
And in the comfort of his old homeland, where he has celebrated so many triumphs, he became a hero. "
ITALY
Gazzetta dello Sport:
»Tears of joy and a big party for Hjulmand's team, which made it back to the quarter-finals after 17 years.
Man of the Match is the talented Dolberg. "
Corriere dello Sport:
»Denmark has wings.
Great enthusiasm for the victory of the Danes, a team that was as closed as never before.
Pages boys disappear from the field after just 20 minutes. "
SPAIN
Marca:
»Denmark has permission to dream.
Dolberg becomes an unexpected executioner. "
AS:
»How much has history changed for Denmark.
Wales has the god of football against them. "
Italy - Austria (2: 1 nV)
ITALY
Corriere dello Sport:
»Battle at Wembley: The Azzurri defeat a surprising Austria.
The genius, the courage and the tenacious character of Federico Chiesa are the emblem of this Italy, which reaches the quarter-finals, but brings all its limits and flaws to light. "
Tuttosport:
»The nerves of Italy against the muscles Austria, which in two halves puts Italy under pressure with constant, tiring pressing in a space of 20 meters.
The whole Bundesliga can be seen in the performance of the tough Austrians, which consists almost entirely of players from German school. "
Corriere della Sera:
»Foda's team scores with strategy, organization and quality.
The ÖFB team shines with players like Leipzig's captain Sabitzer, who has technology and tactics.
It is not for nothing that it is courted by major European clubs. "
La Gazzetta dello Sport:
»Lions of Italy.
Triumph at Wembley: We are in the quarter-finals.
Suffering and joy: In the 2-1 win against Austria, the changes are decisive.
It is an endless Italy.
It's very tough at Wembley.
45 good minutes, then we suffer.
This time not with beauty, but with suffering. "
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AUSTRIA
Kronen Zeitung:
»SOOOO BITTER!
Nevertheless, thanks for this great hit!
Brutal end after heroic fight.
Foda-Elf drives home with his head held high.
We are proud of you.
Arnautovic let Wembley explode - but 1-0 for cheeky, brave Austrians was canceled by the video assistant.
You are still a winner. "
Kurier:
“Some won the game, others won the hearts of the fans and earned international respect.
It was an 'Arrivederci' with decency.
They had fought for the miracle of Wembley right up to the end, they were so close, they had given their all, but the reward remained. "
SPAIN
Marca:
»Italy is struggling to get ahead.
You have to take off your hat to these self-sacrificing Austrians.
Are you still sure that Italy is a big favorite? "
AS:
»Mancini and belief are slowing down Alaba.
Italy also knows how to win the old style.
Austria is eliminated after having forced Italy to extend it. "
Sport
: »Italy needed the extra time in the end.
A record-breaking Italy learns to suffer. "
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