Today, December 2, 2011, The 16 UEFA Euro 2012 contenders were sorted into
their groupings. The draw took
place at the Palace of Arts in Kyiv, Ukraine. Current holders of the Eurocup, Spain, will face Italy, the
Republic of Ireland, and Croatia.
The opening game will be held at the National Stadium Warsaw on June 8th,
pitting Poland against Euro 2004 winners Greece. Listed below are the results of the draw:
Group A (Warsaw)
Russia
Czech Republic
Group B (Kharkiv)
Netherlands
Denmark
Germany
Portugal
Group C (Gdansk)
Spain (holders)
Italy
Republic of Ireland
Croatia
Group D (Kyiv)
Ukraine (co-hosts)
Sweden
France
France
England
Group B seems to be the most difficult of draw, placing
three former European champions – Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands –
together, in addition to the runners-up in 2004, Portugal. Good luck to the final 16!
By:
Gail Hidalgo
Im not a big fan of the Euro, but i feel like this upcoming Euro is going to be such an amazing tournament and will totally change my view of the Euro.
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