In this second part of our series on Euro 2000, we cover a chaotic yet magical knockout phase which saw Golden Goals galore, nerve-racking penalties and some of the best players we have ever seen show up for the big moments!

The quarterfinals saw a solid Italian defensive showing, Big Game Kluivert reminding the world that he existed and both France and Portugal staking a claim as favorites (4:45). The semifinals provided us with one of the best individual performances ever by a bald number 10 in a Euros and chaos in Amsterdam where the Dutch looked on in shock as their players De Boer-ed it (20:05).

After a short trivia showdown (39:55), we travel to Rotterdam for a final that even the best directors in the world could not have out-dramatized (54:12). The moral of the story, you ask? Football can be magical, cruel and confusing all at the same time. Here's to you, Euro 2000!

All of this and much, much more on this episode of Football In The 2000s!

If you haven't already, tune in to Part 1 where we discussed the tournament vibes and group stage play!

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