Sweden 2-1 England
Sweden required just a point to be certain of qualifying for the semi-finals and England knew a score draw was essential at the minimum for progression. England took a commanding lead after only three minutes when David Platt volley home a Gary Lineker cross. England dominated the early play with Gary Lineker, Andy Sinton, David Platt and Tony Daley all coming close, as the half progresses Sweden improved and counterattacked frequently, Thomas Brolin had two strong penalty appeals turned down by the referee and the score remained 1-0 by half time.
Sweden began the second half much brighter of the two team and their persistence paid off in the 52nt minute when Eriksson headed Sweden level from a corner kick and from then on England really struggled to get hold of the game. Mid way through the second half Graham Taylor took off Gary Lineker for Alan Smith, which was much too the disappointment of the English fans. Almost immediately Brolin scored a stunning goal to hand victory over to Sweden The victory was deserved and sent Sweden to the semi finals as England were heading back home.

Holland 3-1 Germany
Germany came into the match against Holland without Reuter and Buchwald as result of their previous bruising encounter with Scotland. The absentees left the German defence in tatters. In only the second minute, Marco Van Basten was fouled by Kohler and Koeman’s clever free kick was headed into the back of net by Frank Rijkard. Germany then went further behind in the 14th minute when Witschge fired a low drive just inside their post. The Dutch totally dominated and had complete control of the game. Germany reorganised their defence going into the second half and within ten minutes Klinsmann scored to reduce the deficit by one goal. The Dutch reassumed the upper hand and few moments later they scored a third goal through striker Dennis Bergkamp and sailed to a 3-1 victory and ensured a semi final place.

Sweden 2-3 Germany

The Germans were aware that they needed to play better than they had done in their previous three matches to stand a realistic chance of overcoming the in form Swede’s. Sweden were missing Andersson and Schwarz due to suspensions. Sweden trailed early on when Hassler scored a free kick. Sweden started off the second half searching for an equalizer; they came close when Kennet Andersson headed the ball on target only to be pushed over the bar by Bodo Ilgner. Riedler scored on the hour mark to put the German’s two goals ahead following a cross made by Sammer. Brolin converted a penalty five minutes later as Sweden came back into the match. Germany confirmed their passage to the final of the 1992 European Championships when Riedle scored a simple goal from Helmer’s brilliant through ball. Sweden scored a mere consolation in the dying seconds through Kent Andersson.

Denmark 2-0 Germany - Final
The underdogs Denmark faced the world champions Germany in the final. Germany started attacking right from the start. It only took four minutes for Klinsmann to come close but prevented from a fine save by Peter Schmeichel. Sammer came close early on in the first half only to be blocked by Christofte. Denmark took a surprising lead just 20 minutes into the game as Kim Vilfort snatched the ball off Brehme and backheeled it down the German’s left flank for Povlsen to cut it back to Jensen who smashed the ball home. Germany immediately went back on the offensive in search for an equaliser, Schmeichel made a few tremendous saves and Effenberg’s shot in the dying seconds of the first half was well saved. Germany pressed Denmark continually in the second half, however there pressure created few clear-cut chances. Klinsmann had a great header acrobatically saved by Schmeichel with 15 minutes remaining. Against the run of play Denmark took a further lead with twelve minutes remaining through Vilfort. The score line remained 2-0 and having only been invited to take part in the finals when Yugoslavia were excluded because of United Nations sanctions won the European Championships of 1992.