
Czech Republic vs Portugal – Match Report
1996 European Championships Quarter Final 4 Czech Republic 1 – 0 Portugal Villa Park, Anfield Sunday 23rd June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Underdogs Czech Republic rode an impressive defensive performance, and a virtuoso goal from Karel Poborsky to earn a spot in the EURO 96 semi finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal atContinue reading “Czech Republic vs Portugal – Match Report”

Germany vs Croatia – Match Report
1996 European Championships Quarter Final 3 Germany 2 – 1 Croatia Old Trafford, Manchester Sunday 23rd June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Germany moved into the semi finals of EURO 96 with a hard fought 2-1 win over Croatia at Old Trafford. Defender Matthias Sammer was a key presence for the Germans, winning the penaltyContinue reading “Germany vs Croatia – Match Report”

France vs Holland – Match Report
1996 European Championships Quarter Final 2 France 0 – 0 Holland (France win 5-4 on penalties) Anfield, Liverpool Saturday 22nd June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) France earned a place in the Euro 96 semi finals after a 5-4 penalty shootout win that followed a hard fought 0-0 game through extra time. Right back LilianContinue reading “France vs Holland – Match Report”

England vs Spain – Match Report
1996 European Championships Quarter Final 1 England 0 – 0 Spain (England win 4-2 on Penalties) Wembley Stadium, London Saturday 22nd June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) England advanced to the semi finals of Euro 96 with a nerve wracking and somewhat fortunate victory over Spain at Wembley Stadium. After a scoreless, but not uneventfulContinue reading “England vs Spain – Match Report”

Italy vs Germany – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group C – Match Round 3 Italy 0 – 0 Germany Old Trafford, Manchester Wednesday 19th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Germany and Italy battled to a 0-0 stalemate to end Group C play, the result saw Germany advance as group winners, whereas Italy were eliminated. While the game may haveContinue reading “Italy vs Germany – Match Report”

Russia vs Czech Republic – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group C – Match Round 3 Russia 3 – 3 Czech Republic Anfield, Liverpool Wednesday 19th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Czech Republic qualified for the last eight of Euro 96 in dramatic fashion, with events both in this game, and in the Germany v Italy fixture played at the sameContinue reading “Russia vs Czech Republic – Match Report”

Turkey vs Denmark – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group D – Match Round 3 Turkey 0 – 3 Denmark Hillsborough, Sheffield Wednesday 19th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Denmark finished off their Euro 96 campaign on a high note with an emphatic 3-0 win over Turkey. Denmark had a mathematical chance of qualification to the knockout stages, but aContinue reading “Turkey vs Denmark – Match Report”

Croatia vs Portugal – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group D – Match Round 3 Croatia 0 – 3 Portugal The City Ground, Nottingham Wednesday 19th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Portugal topped Group D with an emphatic 3-0 win over Croatia to round out group play. Despite the heavy defeat, Croatia also qualified for the last eight having securedContinue reading “Croatia vs Portugal – Match Report”

Holland vs England – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group A – Match Round 3 Holland 1 – 4 England Wembley Stadium, London Tuesday 18th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) England sealed their progress into the Euro 96 quarter finals with a famous win over Holland at Wembley Stadium. English strike pair Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham netted two goalsContinue reading “Holland vs England – Match Report”

Scotland vs Switzerland – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group A – Match Round 3 Scotland 1 – 0 Switzerland Wembley Stadium, London Tuesday 18th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Scotland achieved their first win of Euro 96 when Ally McCoist netted the decisive goal over Switzerland at Villa Park. Events in Group A’s other game made the final stagesContinue reading “Scotland vs Switzerland – Match Report”

Romania vs Spain – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group B – Match Round 3 Romania 1 – 2 Spain Elland Road, Leeds Tuesday 18th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Spain qualified for the quarter finals of Euro 96 in dramatic fashion courtesy of an 84th minute game winning goal from Guillermo Amor. The result, accompanied by Bulgaria’s 3-1 defeatContinue reading “Romania vs Spain – Match Report”

France vs Bulgaria – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group B – Match Round 3 France 3 – 1 Bulgaria St James’ Park, Newcastle Tuesday 18th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) France sealed qualification to the last eight as Group B winners with a 3-1 win over Bulgaria. Accompanied by Spain’s 2-1 decision over Romania in the group’s other game,Continue reading “France vs Bulgaria – Match Report”

Croatia vs Denmark – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group A – Match Round 2 Croatia 3 – 0 Denmark Hillsborough, Sheffield Sunday 16th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Croatia produced an emphatic performance to stun the reigning European champions and qualify for the knockout stages with a 3-0 win over Denmark. Striker Goran Vlaovic was rewarded for his matchContinue reading “Croatia vs Denmark – Match Report”

Russia vs Germany – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group C – Match Round 2 Russia 0 – 3 Germany Old Trafford, Manchester Sunday 16th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Germany registered a second win in as many games to open the tournament as a late Jurgen Klinsmann brace put some gloss on the final scoreline after Matthias Sammer openedContinue reading “Russia vs Germany – Match Report”

Scotland vs England – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group A – Match Round 2 Scotland 0 – 2 England Wembley, London Saturday 15th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) England moved into a strong position to qualify for the quarter finals with a strong 2-0 over old rival Scotland in Group A play. Alan Shearer opened the scoring for theContinue reading “Scotland vs England – Match Report”

France vs Spain – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group B – Match Round 2 France 1 – 1 Spain Elland Road, Leeds Saturday 15th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Spain struck late via Jose Luis Caminero to force a 1-1 draw with France and leave Group B on a knife edge heading into the final round of games. TheContinue reading “France vs Spain – Match Report”

Czech Republic vs Italy – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group D – Match Round 2 Czech Republic 2 – 1 Italy Anfield, Liverpool Friday 14th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Czech Republic brought their Euro 96 campaign to life with a 2-1 win over Italy at Anfield. Radek Bejbl scored the decisive goal during the first half, after Italy strikerContinue reading “Czech Republic vs Italy – Match Report”

Portugal vs Turkey – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group D – Match Round 2 Portugal 1 – 0 Turkey City Ground, Nottingham Friday 14th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Portugal picked up an important three points in the Group D battle for qualification with a hard fought win over Turkey. Coach Anotonio Oliveira drafted Antonio Folha into the PortugalContinue reading “Portugal vs Turkey – Match Report”

Switzerland vs Holland – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group A – Match Round 2 Switzerland 0 – 2 Holland Villa Park, Birmingham Thursday 13th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Netherlands put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the quarter finals with a 2-0 victory over a stubborn Switzerland team at Villa Park. Jordi Cruyff and Dennis BergkampContinue reading “Switzerland vs Holland – Match Report”

Bulgaria vs Romania – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group B – Match Round 2 Bulgaria 1 – 0 Romania St James’ Park, Newcastle Thursday 13th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Bulgaria injected life into their Euro 96 campaign, and eliminated Romania with a tight 1-0 win in Newcastle. The game would see a clash of two star playmakers, asContinue reading “Bulgaria vs Romania – Match Report”

Turkey vs Croatia – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group D – Match Round 1 Turkey 0 – 1 Croatia City Ground, Nottingham Tuesday 11th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Croatia opened up their Euro 96 campaign with a hard fought 1-0 victory over a battling Turkey at the home of Nottingham Forest. The Croats were competing in their firstContinue reading “Turkey vs Croatia – Match Report”

Italy vs Russia – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group C – Match Round 1 Italy 2 – 1 Russia Anfield, Liverpool Tuesday 11th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) 1994 World Cup finalists Italy began their campaign with a fixture against Russia in Group C. Italy finished second to Croatia in qualifying group 4, but secured their place in theContinue reading “Italy vs Russia – Match Report”

Romania vs France – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group B – Match Round 1 Romania 0 – 1 France St James’ Park, Newcastle Monday 10th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) France kicked off their Euro 96 campaign by riding a strong defensive performance to a 1-0 victory over a livewire Romanian team. The two teams were more than familiarContinue reading “Romania vs France – Match Report”

Holland vs Scotland – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group A – Match Round 1 Holland 0 – 0 Scotland Villa Park, Birmingham Monday 10th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Netherlands entered the tournament as somewhat of an enigma, being installed as one of the bookmakers’ favorites despite a tough qualifying campaign. The Netherlands finished second in Group 5 behindContinue reading “Holland vs Scotland – Match Report”

Denmark vs Portugal – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group B – Match Round 1 Denmark 1 – 1 Portugal Hillsborough, Sheffield Sunday 9th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Portugal and Denmark opened their respective Euro 96 campaigns with an entertaining 1-1 draw played out at Hillsborough. Portugal topped their qualifying group by six clear points, and had seen similarContinue reading “Denmark vs Portugal – Match Report”

Germany vs Czech Republic – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group B – Match Round 1 Germany 2 – 0 Czech Republic Old Trafford, Manchester Sunday 9th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) The Czech Republic opened their tournament campaign with a tough fixture against Germany. Germany entered the tournament off the back of a successful qualifying campaign, topping a group thatContinue reading “Germany vs Czech Republic – Match Report”

Spain vs Bulgaria – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group B – Match Round 1 Spain 1 – 1 Bulgaria Elland Road, Leeds Sunday 9th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Spain and Bulgaria opened Euro 96 play by splitting the points in an eventful and entertaining game at Elland Road. Spain headed into the tournament in good form after aContinue reading “Spain vs Bulgaria – Match Report”

England vs Switzerland – Match Report
1996 European Championships Group A – Match Round 1 England 1-1 Switzerland Report Wembley Stadium, London Saturday 8th June 1996 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Home nation England and Switzerland battled to a 1-1 draw to open Group A play at a packed Wembley Stadium in London. Alan Shearer opened the scoring for England in theContinue reading “England vs Switzerland – Match Report”

Stewart Flaherty
A native of Middlesbrough, England, and a 2004 graduate of Loughborough University with a master’s degree in sport psychology, Flaherty has accumulated extensive experience in the mens game, serving as both Head and Assistant coach at the Collegiate, USL League Two and youth levels.
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