The first overtime and the first penalty shootout of this year's European Cup arrived in the early hours of this morning.

In fact, England performed very well. Given their incomplete lineup and the large number of injuries before the European Cup, it's really not easy for them to reach the quarterfinals.

Moreover, the English played very well in this game, successfully holding Italy for one hundred and twenty minutes.

Although neither side scored a goal, the match itself was very exciting. The offensive and defensive transitions of both sides were very fast, with many wonderful shots and saves, making it highly entertaining.

Goals are not the only criterion for measuring whether a match is exciting.

Before the match, many people thought it would be a game where everyone parked the bus in front of their goal, but unexpectedly, it was so proactive and enterprising.

Both teams performed well, and Italy was just as good, so I think the final penalty shootout was a natural outcome and the fairest way to decide the match.

Buffon once again demonstrated the brilliance of the world's number one goalkeeper, successfully saving Ashley Cole's penalty.

In fact, a penalty shootout is the most blood-pumping, heart-racing, and adrenaline-inducing way to decide a match. Although it is too cruel for the players on the field, it is welcomed by the audience.

In the end, Italy did not fall again before the penalty shootout.

Although Italy has passed the England hurdle, such a tired Italy against Germany may not have a good outcome.

All the quarter-finals are over, and all my predictions are correct – it's actually not difficult, it's determined by strength, and luck didn't play a dominant role this time...

There are no games tomorrow, and none the day after, so I won't make any predictions today, and there won't be this single chapter tomorrow.

On the 27th, we will predict the Iberian Peninsula derby between Spain and Portugal.

See you all then!

Finally, as usual, I ask for monthly tickets!!

The ranking has dropped again... everyone give some tickets!