This is a game that no one can afford to lose, and whoever loses will go home early. Therefore, the two teams from Eastern Europe played very intensely, and the fouls were frequent like playing basketball, causing the referee to constantly take out yellow cards to limit both sides, and if they were not careful, they would create the most topazes in this European Cup.

Russia's main centre-forward Artem Dzyuba was very active in the game, scoring his second goal of the tournament with a header from a cross from a team-mate shortly after the start of the second half.

After taking the lead, Russia played a defense, unwilling to be eliminated Slovakia launched a fierce attack, the team's thigh Marek Hamsik did not hesitate to lead the team to continue to attack, as the third oldest polar bear in this European Cup even if three people were replaced, the physical disadvantage was slowly amplified, under the onslaught of Slovakia, and finally lost at the last moment: Slovakia captain Hamsik shot from outside the penalty area, and Igor Akinfeev, who continued to play well in this game, actually appeared with a butter hand and failed to hold the ball, The ball fell to Slovak midfielder Odda in front of the penalty area, and Duda, who got rid of the Russian defender, fired a stop-up shot to give the game a miraculous equaliser just before the end of the game, and the two sides drew 1-1, and the only way to qualify is to see the result of the match between England and Wales.

Three hours later, Romania and Switzerland took the lead in the second round of Group A, and with all four teams picking up a point in the first round, whoever gets the three points first will have the upper hand.

As the saying goes, when it comes to narrow roads, the best wins, and Switzerland were the better team as a whole, with goals from Sheridan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka in both halves to beat Romania 2-0 and progress to the round of 16.

Then the match between the host French team and Albania was even more one-sided. Forced to draw by Romania in the first game, the Gallic rooster who was holding his stomach poured his anger on the country of mountain eagles, Oliver Giroud, Towan Griezmann, and Dimitri Payet hit three times in a row, and after 3-0, they topped Group A, and the last game only needed a draw to qualify for the first place in the group.

Group A is almost certain to qualify, while Romania and Albania can finish third in the best group depends on the outcome of the final round of meetings between the two sides.

Located in the north of France, Lens is located at the crossroads of several European countries, close to Belgium, the United Kingdom and Germany. It is a city rich in regional culture, a long mining history, a dense network of museums and a city rich in beauty, as well as the Stade Borralt Deleulee, one of the venues for the European Championships.

Built in 1933, the Stade Borralt de Lerley is one of the most iconic stadiums in France. The name Bolart is in honor of Mr. Felix Bolart, former commercial director of the Lens mining company. The course is a testament to Lens' mining past, where the sporting values of the region were formed. In September 2012, the stadium was officially renamed the Stade Borralt de Lerlee in honour of the deceased former Lord Mayor of Lens, Delleley.

In August 2015, the renovated stadium capacity reached 38,000-40,000, and the city of Lens only had a total of 35,000 people, and only 8th out of the 10 stadiums in this European Cup, which is a typical small stadium.

The stadium hosted the 1984 European Championship and the 1998 World Cup, and is also home to Lens FC. This club is a long-established powerhouse in France with a long history, having been founded in 1906. Since the home team's jerseys are yellow and yellow, they are also known as the Blood Gold Army. To date, Lens FC has won one Ligue 1 title, three Ligue B titles and one League Cup. Stars such as Raphael Varane, Jeffrey Kondogbia, Sorgen Hazard and Aso Héctor have all played for the small team. Lens are now in Ligue 2 and next season their goal is promotion.

The Stade Boralt Deleulie hosted the match between Albania and Switzerland a few days ago, and today it will witness the highlight of the tournament – the English derby.

On June 16, 2016, at 13 o'clock in the afternoon, the Boralt Delleley Stadium was already crowded, but half red and half white, like icebergs and flames.

The white one is the overlord of the British Isles, the Three Lions of England.

The red one is the upstart of the British Isles, the red dragon Wales that finally has the dragon king.

In the studio, in addition to the more regular ace commentators Martin Taylor, Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, the guests who commented on the game this time were Martin Keown, Leo Ferdinand, Welsh legend Ryan Giggs, Robbie Savage, Craig Bellamy and Ian Rush.

Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas were brain-dead fans and too subjective to be the commentators for the game.

The BBC and Sky Sports arranged the commentators, and the discerning person knew at a glance that it was deliberate. The two sides are either former England internationals or former Wales internationals, in this English derby, will the guests belonging to different camps tear up for the game? It can be said that such an arrangement is indeed very eye-catching.

Except for Lineker and Rush who are of the same era, the rest are basically either teammates or opponents. Taylor looked at the two sides with a very amusement, the England camp on the left and the Welsh camp on the right, exactly four people on each side. Old Taylor, on the other hand, is neutral.

"Ryan, what do you think of this game?" Lineker, who is a senior, spoke first with a smile.

"Let's open five-five." Giggs, who was in a suit and leather shoes, said more cautiously. He rarely commented on television, and the first time he commented on such a major event as the European Championship, especially his home country, the Red Devils legend had to think twice.

"I don't think so." Keown's hideous face, it's better not to smile than to smile: "Judging from the results of the last 5 meetings, England has 4 wins and 1 draw, and has the upper hand in an all-round way." Especially since the beginning of this century, it has not conceded a goal. ”

Ryan Giggs was speechless, he and Bellamy had played England in the 2006 World Cup European qualifiers, losing home and away.

Savage is not a good stubble, he was a brave midfielder when he was a player, and he said coldly: "You haven't heard that this is not what it used to be? Now Wales is full of talents, stars are like clouds, and now England, which player is worth more than Gareth? Who has Gareth's two Champions League trophies? ”

Keown blocked his chest in one breath, Nima, Lao Tzu is talking about the national team results, you tell Lao Tzu about the player's personal honor, and it is also the club's, but he can't refute it, Gareth Bale's value is still a personal honor, among the current English players, the ones who can take the shot, that is, England captain Wayne Rooney and vice-captain Gary Cahill, because only the two of them have won the Champions League, but only 1, Bale is 2, this can't be said.

Seeing his former national team teammates choked, the good old man Shearer hurriedly played the round: "Now it's time to explain this game, Ian, what do you think of this game?" ”

The 54-year-old Liverpool legend 'No.9' Ian Rush scored 346 goals in 660 appearances for the Reds and won five top-flight titles and the 1984 Champions League as Liverpool's all-time top scorer. Like many Wales internationals, he never got the chance to play in an intercontinental tournament in his career, which was a shame for the Welsh legends in attendance.

And this regret was made up by the talents of later generations such as Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale, so for Giggs, it is enough comfort to see their country enter the continental tournament in their lifetime.

Touching his iconic mustache and looking at England's two legendary No.9s, Rush smiled: "In terms of overall strength, England is indeed stronger." Savage frowned, but he couldn't save face with his predecessors in public, after all, this was a live TV broadcast.

'We all looked at their performance in the first round and although England won 3-1, I was a little puzzled by the England manager. Rush glanced at the people in the England camp and said slowly: "You have an incredible No. 9, his strength and potential are the strongest I have ever seen in my life, and he is only 15 years old. It's incredible, just a good No. 9, but was pulled into the midfield, although it is a tactical requirement, but sacrificing No. 9's strong scoring ability, I always feel very inappropriate. ”

Taylor nodded inwardly, sympathetic to Rush's words. He looked at Lineker, who had always disliked Roy Hodgson.

Lineker smiled and said: "Actually, it is also because England's midfielder lacks Gaza back then, and this new tactic created by Roy is actually to use Gan as the emperor of Germany." ”

The free man tactics of the football emperor? Rush and the others looked at each other in disbelief. This style of play, which is no longer in line with modern football tactics, actually appeared again because of the appearance of Qiansheng?

Taylor spoke: "However, it is not a copy of the German free man tactics, relatively speaking, the dry is mainly in the midfield, Roy is to use the dry to control the pace of the game, and the current dry has a good ability to feed the cake." Moreover, Gan has a lot of freedom in this tactic, whether he retreats to the midfield or in the forward position is entirely up to Qian, he will decide according to the form on the pitch. ”

Ryan Giggs exclaimed: "This kid has such a high ball quotient? ”

Ferdinand nodded to his old teammate and smiled bitterly: "He's such a little monster. ”

"Then this game will be interesting." Rush silently mustachioed and said to Taylor, "Martin, the starting list is out" (to be continued.) )