NewsPhotos Euro 2020: Goals galore as France-Switzerland and Spain-Croatia set tournament alight

Euro 2020: Goals galore as France-Switzerland and Spain-Croatia set tournament alight

It was a night of goals as UEFA Euro 2020 came alive with Round of 16 matches between Spain vs Croatia and France vs Switzerland. The first game on Monday (June 28) witnessed a total of eight goals in regulation and extra-time between Spain and Croatia with the former coming out on top with a 5-3 margin. The second game saw a big upset as Switzerland defeated world champions France in a penalty shoot-out after game had ended in 3-3 after extra-time. Here are some pictures from the thrilling night which witnessed a total of 14 goals in 2 games.

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Updated:Jun 29, 2021, 02:08 PM IST

Goalkeeper Yann Sommer is hero for Switzerland

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Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer exults after saving a crucial penalty against France in their UEFA Euro 2020 Round of 16 match. Sommer made the match-winning save to deny France's Kylian Mbappe. (Source: Twitter)

Paul Pogba scores astonishing goal against Switzerland

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France's Paul Pogba scored a brilliant goal against Switzerland in their UEFA Euro 2020 Round of 16 match. (Source: Twitter)

France's Paul Pogba scored a brilliant goal against Switzerland in their UEFA Euro 2020 Round of 16 match. But the Manchester United mid-fielder's efforts were not enough to lift his side past the Swiss. (Source: Twitter)

Mislav Orsic keeps Croatia in hunt against Spain

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Croatia's Mislav Orsic scores his side second goal against Spain in their UEFA Euro 2020 last 16 match. (Source: Twitter)

Croatia's Mislav Orsic scores his side second goal against Spain in their UEFA Euro 2020 last 16 match. Orsic scored in the 85th minute of the game with his side trailing 3-1. (Source: Twitter)

Alvaro Morata silences his critics with goal against Croatia

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Spain striker Alvaro Morata after scoring in the 100th minute against Croatia in the UEFA Round of 16 match. (Source: Twitter)

Granit Xhaka leads Switzerland into quarterfinals

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Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka exults after scoring in the penalty shootout against France in their UEFA Euro 2020 Round of 16 match. (Source: Twitter)

Mario Gavranovic scores crucial equaliser against France

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Switzerland's Mario Gavranovic after scoring the equaliser against France in the UEFA Euro 2020 round clash. (Source: Twitter)

Switzerland's Mario Gavranovic after scoring the equaliser against France in the UEFA Euro 2020 round clash. Gavranovic scored in the final minute of the game to send the match into extra-time. (Source: Twitter)

Ferran Torres scored third goal for Spain

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Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring his side's third goal against Croatia in the UEFA Euro 2020 Round of 16 match. (Source: Twitter)

Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring his side's third goal against Croatia in the UEFA Euro 2020 Round of 16 match. Croatia scored twice in last five minutes to push the game into extra-time after trailing 3-1 to Spain thanks to Torres's goal. (Source: Twitter)