PARIS, December 13 – R-Sport, Nikolai Ryazantsev. The draw for the final stage of European Football Championship in 2016 identified a rival Russian team two teams from the British Isles – England and Wales, as well as Slovakia.
The draw took place on Saturday at the Palace of Congresses in the north west of Paris. UEFA previously said that the security measures at the event will be very strict in connection with the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, so everything went without any incidents.
Platini was only on the screen
The draw conducted the 1998 World Champion in the national team of France defender Bixente Lizarazu and European champion in 1988 in the national team of Netherlands midfielder Ruud Gullit. It all began with the presentation of incendiary dancers would decorate the famous “Moulin Rouge”. After a short Video tour of 10 cities and stadiums that will matches of the tournament, there were circus and contemporary dance with the official mascot named Superviktor.
Then I came on stage musician David Guetta, which will be not only the author and producer of the official song Euro 2016, he will also be responsible for all the music for the tournament. He called to help him create a song called This One’s For You all football fans who may join the process by visiting a special section on the official website of UEFA and their song writing.Ironically next movie, depicting remarkable goals in the history of the European championships, included the ball Michel Platini, who due to a temporary suspension from football activities could not be present at the draw in his home country.
Finally appeared on the scene, all participants of the draw: the German Oliver Bierhoff, Frenchman David Trezeguet Greek Angelos Charisteas scores a decisive ball in the final of Euro 1996, 2000 and 2004 respectively, the coach of the reigning champions of Europe Spanish Vicente del Bosque and author of the well-known way to penalties Antonin Panenka, and the UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino, without which no cost, no one draw for the tournament under the auspices of the organization.
The chances of Russia to withdraw from the group of good
After all the introductory words began directly itself the draw. The Russians, who got a second basket, had to wait for their fate is almost the longest since the first balls were dragging sequentially from the first, fourth and third baskets. As a result, lots determined command Leonid Slutsky in group B, which the Russians will play on June 11 in Marseilles against England on 15 June in Lille against Slovakia on June 20 in Toulouse against Wales.
“The good outcome, I like our group. Smooth, interesting group. With the British always love to play, this is our favorite rival, many linked. I think everything will be fine – to prepare, and our task – at least out of this sub-group “- said the” F-Sport “the head of the RFU Vitaly Mutko.
Football. The ceremony of the draw of the European Championship in 2016
The very same Slutsky’s chances to perform this task as a good. “Interesting lot in terms of diversity of tactics. It is clear that” on paper “were stronger group. It is an interesting group, two teams from Eastern Europe. It is clear that the British – favorites, but there are quite good chances to qualify from the group,” – said, Slutsky journalists.
Now the Russians will choose where the team will be based. Now there are three preliminary version, which, according to Slutsky, could undergo changes due to the fact that the team will hold two matches in the south of France. Mutko also assured that a decision will be made on the bases have until 15 December. Slutsky said that the team will prepare for the Euro abroad.
The British were all recorded as favorite
Without exception, all the coaches and team managers from Group B recorded in the sole favorites England to win all 10 matches in their qualifying group. President of the Football Federation of Slovakia Jan Kovascik also paid tribute to the Russians. “We are, in my view, been put in a neutral group, the draw for us normal. England squad is a big favorite, Russia is also one of the ten best teams in Europe, so we respect it. Wales is a novice final tournament, so we’ll see” – said Kovascik journalists.
Head coach Chris Coleman, the Wales said that there is still a thorn in the heart failure team sitting in the play-offs for Euro-2004, when the Russians beat Wales on aggregate. “My son has just sent me an SMS:” Reckoning! “I remember the feeling when we lost then – said Coleman told reporters. – Russia is very good in the attack. From the point of view of defense – they miss the ball, but the attack is good. On In fact, talking about us, we are going to concentrate on myself. On any given day we can win “.
By the way, the only goal in the opposition scored Vadim Evseev, whose subtext but in the future there is no match. “For me, no subtext, this match will not have already a lot of time has passed, – said Yevseyev” R-Sport “. – If the names, the England team – a clear favorite. Other teams are equal, but maybe our team stronger . Besides the English in recent years do not show great results, even though the group qualifying went unbeaten. The second place of the forces will fight, it’s real “.
The coach is the British Roy Hodgson admitted that he did not follow the commands of the other qualifying group and did not know Russian national team players. “I work in England, I do not have a thorough knowledge of the Russian team and the players, and if you want to make a quiz with me, you lose your time, because I have not followed the Russian – Hodgson told reporters – I was twice in St. Petersburg for the last time, and I immensely respect Russia and its football. Since Slutsky took the helm, the team began to win, that speaks about her class. ”
Ibrahimovic and Wernbloom hit the “group of death”
Perhaps the strongest team gathered a group E, where the Belgians, ranked number one by FIFA, will meet with Italy, Sweden and Ireland. So the team Zlatan Ibrahimovic and midfielder Pontus Wernbloom CSKA will have to sweat to get into the playoffs. The Italians and the Irish a second consecutive fall into one group, four years ago, the peninsula celebrated the victory of 2: 0.
In group A, the hosts went undefeated in the qualifying tournament of Romania, with which they will play in the opening match June 10th. It also defined the final tournament newcomer Albania and Switzerland.
In Group C play three-time champion Germany and Poland, with whom they had met in the selection and exchanged home wins by two goals. These same sites and other mistress Euro-2012 Ukraine and closed Quartet C another newcomer final stage of Northern Ireland.
The current European champions Spaniards were in Group D, which will face off with the Czech Republic, Turkey and Croatia. Four years ago, the Spaniards did not let Croatia in the playoffs of Euro 2012 by beating them in the final round with a score of 1: 0. The Czechs also Turks recently met twice in qualifying, winning on away win.
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Finally, the Quartet F assembled teams of Portugal, Finland, Austria and Hungary. It is noteworthy that only the Portuguese were at Euro 2012, and the first time the Icelanders generally qualified for the final tournament. Here, in addition to the absolute favorites of the Portuguese look Austrians, who beat the Russians twice unceremoniously in the qualifying tournament.
It is worth noting that the European Championship will be held in France for the third time – in 1960 excelled the USSR national team, and in 1984 France won his first title at home.
The composition of all groups:
Group A: France, Romania, Albania, Switzerland
Group B: England, Russia, Wales, Slovakia
Group C: Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Northern Ireland
Group D: Spain, Czech Republic, Turkey, Croatia
Group E: Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Sweden
Group F: Portugal, Iceland, Austria, Hungary .
In the playoffs of the tournament will get two teams who took the first two places in each group and the four best teams among the six teams who have been the third. Group stage matches will be held 10-22 June meeting of 1/8 – June 25-27, quarterfinals – June 30 – July 3. Semifinal games will be held July 6 and 7, and the final tournament will be held on July 10 at the stadium “Stade de France” in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis.
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