International Trial Results Ahead Of Euro 2024

England crushed Bosnia-Herzegovina in a test match ahead of Euro 2024 (Instagram/@england).

JAKARTA - A number of European countries took advantage of preparations for Euro 2024 by holding trials on Tuesday, May 4, 2024, WIB.

It is recorded that there are six countries that will appear at Euro 2024 to conduct trials.

Scotland face Gibraltar who was held at the Algarve Stadium, Portugal. The Tartan Army, nicknamed Scotland, won two goals without reply.

The two goals were contributed by Ryan Christie (58') and Che Adams (85') in a fairly lame match.

Scotland dominated Gibraltar with a collection of 77 percent possession, 25 shots, and five goals. Gibraltar only managed to threaten once out of 23 percent of possession.

The next trial match for the Euro 2024 participants is Croatia. Ivan Perisic and colleagues face North Macedonia at the HNK Rijeka Stadium.

Croatia showed its effectiveness in the match. They won 3-0 through the contribution of brace Lovro Majer (10' and 45') and Marco Pasic (79').

Croatia appeared dominant with 63 percent possession of the ball. They scored three goals from four shots on target set.

Next, the team in the spotlight, England, also conducted trials. Bosnia-Herzegovina became the opponent.

Gareth Southgate's team appeared trending even though they were not strengthened by a number of pillars due to fitness problems, plus the absence of Jude Bellingham because they were still given a day off.

However, the Three Lions remain strong. Appearing with 71 percent possession, England beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0.

However, England could only break the deadlock in the second half through Cole Palmer (60') from the penalty spot. The remaining two goals were scored at the end of the match through Trent Alexander-Arnol (85') and Harry Kane (89').

The effectiveness seems to be still a problem for Southgate troops. The reason is, they can score 25 chances, but only eight are targeted.

Shifting to another match, there was a duel among fellow Euro 2024 participants. The host of Euro 2024, Germany, conducted a trial against Ukraine at the Max-Morlock Stadium.

Germany has problems in finishing. Playing so dominant with 62 percent possession, they can create 27 chances.

However, only five were aimed at the goal and none of them managed to become goals.

Finally, there is Albania who is testing against Liechtenstein. The match ended 3-0 for Armando Broja and his friends.

Broja, who is a Chelsea striker, contributed one opener in the game in the 31st minute. Jasir Asani (47') and Ernest Muci (67') scored two other Albania goals.