The New Messi: UEFA U-17 EURO, Matchday 2

Our scouting round-up of the second round of 2024 U-17 EURO games.

Moving day(s) in the UEFA U-17 EURO. This was the round of games that could make or break tournaments. A win could seal a slot in the knockout rounds, a defeat could send you home, and a draw may do both or push it to the wire.

Matchday two underlined the impact that the environmental conditions are having on the tournament in Cyprus. It’s something you have to keep in mind when assessing these games. Ask yourself: are the players performing at their optimal level in 30 degree heat and 70 percent humidity after a long nine-month season? The answer is no, definitely not.

The games are slower, the distances become stretched, the reactions become lethargic. We aren’t seeing these teams and players at their best. That said, it does reveal a different side to their skillsets and mentalities.

Here are the full results from MD2:

Stevie, Llew and Joe are back with another must-read round-up that comes in at 3,500 words. This one includes standout Serbians, a handful of Welshmen, some Swedes, the new Messi. and more. Yes, the new Messi.

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