The final stages of
Euro Cup 1988 Schedule was drawn up to span 16 days, starting from June 10th and ending on June 25th. The tournament culminated with the final on 25th June, 1988. The match started at 15:30 hrs. The semi final match between West Germany and Netherlands was played on 21st June in Hamburg at Volksparkstadion with the starting time at 20.15 hours.
The second semi final between Italy and the USSR was played on 22nd June in Stuttgart at Neckarstadion at the same starting time as the first semi. The timetable of Euro Cup 1988, quarter final stage is given below:
June 10 : West Germany Vs Italy
June 11 : Denmark Vs Spain
June 12 : England Vs Republic of Ireland
June 14 : Netherlands Vs USSR
June 15 : England Vs Netherlands
June 15 : Republic of Ireland Vs USSR
June 17 : West Germany Vs Spain
June 17 : Italy Vs Denmark
June 18 : England Vs USSR
June 18 : Republic of Ireland Vs Netherlands
The Schedule of 1988 Euro Cup was drawn to last not too long, so that the interest level doesn't dwindle. The Euro Cup 1988 Schedule was drawn up in a strategic way to place at least one high profile match almost each day.