UEFA EURO 2024, Round of 16 : Switzerland vs Italy
In a thrilling encounter during the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16, Switzerland delivered a masterclass performance, knocking out the defending champions, Italy, with a convincing 2-0 victory. The match took place at the Olympiastadion Berlin, and it will be remembered as one of the standout moments of the tournament.
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Key Moments and Goal Scorers
- 37th minute: Remo Freuler opened the scoring for Switzerland. The midfielder showcased his composure and skill, hammering a low shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma after an impressive cross from Ruben Vargas.
- 46th minute: Vargas, who plies his trade for Augsburg in Germany, doubled Switzerland’s lead just 27 seconds into the second half. He received a precise pass from Michel Aebischer and expertly bent the ball into the far top corner of the net.
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Italy’s Struggles
- Italy failed to register a single shot on target until the 73rd minute. Their best chance came when Switzerland defender Fabian Schar inadvertently headed Nicolo Fagioli’s cross against the post.
- Gianluca Scamacca hit the woodwork from close range, but the Azzurri never seriously threatened a comeback. Their campaign in Germany fizzled out disappointingly.
Roberto Mancini felt too hot while managing Italy vs Switzerland but couldn’t mess up the sleek jacket 🤷♂️#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/p7H2tkr1R6
— GOAL (@goal) June 17, 2021
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Swiss Dominance
- Switzerland’s energy and intensity were evident from the start. They consistently found ways to get behind Italy’s defense, with incisive passing and clever movement.
- Dan Ndoye missed a chance to connect with Granit Xhaka’s beautifully weighted ball, and Breel Embolo fired too close to Donnarumma.
- Freuler’s goal was well-deserved, adding to his two assists in the tournament. Fabian Rieder’s free-kick hitting the post just before halftime was a close call, but Vargas ensured Switzerland had breathing space.
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— Notoriousfotballl (@Notoriousf37185) June 29, 2024
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Quarter-Final Prospects
- As Italy heads home, Switzerland advances to the quarter-finals. Their boisterous and passionate supporters in Berlin cheered them on, and they now prepare to face the winners of England’s tie with Slovakia in Dusseldorf on Saturday, July 6 (17:00 BST).
- Switzerland’s performance reaffirms their quality, and they remain a formidable opponent for any team in the tournament.
This victory marks Switzerland’s second consecutive appearance in the last eight of the UEFA European Championship. Their journey continues, and they could be the dark horses of EURO 2024. As for Italy, their title defense ends in disappointment, leaving fans to reflect on what went wrong for the once-mighty Azzurri. ⚽