Although Cristiano Ronaldo was scoreless in yesterday's match between Portugal and Denmark, the Portuguese were able to pull off a 3-2 win against the Danish highlighted of the group's first round matches when they overcame favorites-to-win-it-all Netherlands 1-0.
Like this, the Iberian peninsula finally got a win on Wednesday, and today as Portugal's next-door-neighbor, Spain, faces the Rep. of Ireland, things look like another will come through.
Spain ended with a draw against Italy in the first round and 'La Furia Roja' will look to take the most advantage underdog Ireland, considered to be the weakest team in the group. The Rep. of Ireland lost 3-1 against Croatia during the first round.
Spain vs. Rep. of Ireland (Group C): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN2 - Thursday, June 14
Watching Spain play is always exciting. Their fast-paced and dynamic play is the trait of the world's premier soccer league, 'La Liga'. The match could end up with the Spanish scoring a rain of goals against a Rep. of Ireland that performed weakly in a 3-1 loss against Croatia.
Prediction: Spain wins 3-0
Italy vs. Croatia (Group C): 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2 - Thursday, June 14
Both strong teams, the match should be evenly played out, with both teams creating interesting plays and opportunities to score. Although Italy's impenetrable defense face-off against Croatia's fast strikers, Croatia's play in the Euro so far has proved to be more impressive.
Prediction: Croatia wins 2-0
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Remaining Regular Matches:
Friday, June 15
Ukraine vs. France (Group D): 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Sweden vs. England (Group D): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Saturday, June 16
Greece vs. Russia (Group A): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN
Czech Republic vs. Poland (Group A): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Sunday, June 17
Portugal vs. Netherlands (Group B): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN
Denmark vs. Germany (Group B): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Monday, June 18
Croatia vs. Spain (Group C): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN
Italy vs. Ireland (Group C): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Tuesday, June 19
England vs. Ukraine (Group D): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN
Sweden vs. France (Group D): 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN2
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