Euro 2024: Switzerland Returns Italy And Qualifies To Quarter Finals With A 2-0 Win

Remo Freuler and managed to break into Gianluigi Donnarumma's goal (photo: eufa.com)

JAKARTA - The Swiss national team managed to manage the tradition of qualifying for the eighth round of the final after defeating defending Italian champions in the Euro 2024 round of 16 2-0. In taking place at the Berlin Olympic Stadium, Saturday, June 29, Murat Yakin's team appeared dominant and ensured their place in the quarter-finals.

The match started by Switzerland immediately pressed Italy. In the 4th minute, Vargas tried to make a cross from the left, but was cleared by the Italian defense. In the 12th minute, Xhaka sent a pass from the left which Ndoye managed to greet, but his shot still did not meet the target.

Italy tried to launch the first attack from the right in the 16th minute through Cristante, but Rodriguez cleared the bait. Switzerland had several golden opportunities, but the finishing was not perfect enough for them to score. In the 35th minute, Barella received a yellow card due to a foul on Rieder.

Switzerland finally broke the deadlock in the 37th minute. Ruben Vargas provided a pass into the penalty box which was greeted by Remo Freuler and managed to break into Donnarumma's goal, bringing Switzerland 1-0 up. Until the end of the first half, Switzerland continued to dominate and make it difficult for Italy to penetrate their defense.

The second half started with a substitution by Italy, Zaccagni came on to replace El Shaarawy. However, just a few minutes into the second half, Switzerland managed to double the lead. In the 46th minute, Vargas scored a spectacular goal from outside the penalty box, the ball curled into the top right corner of Donnarumma's goal. The score changed to 2-0 for Switzerland's advantage.

Italy was increasingly pressed and tried to increase the intensity of the attack. In the 75th minute, Scamacca almost scored, but his shot hit the post. Meanwhile, Switzerland continued to show a solid game and continued to threaten the Italian defense.

Until the end of the match, Switzerland remained dominant and Italy failed to create meaningful chances. In the 83rd minute, Xhaka provided feedback to Zuber who almost added to Switzerland's advantage. Until the final whistle sounded, the score remained 2-0 for Switzerland's victory.

Switzerland in this match controlled 65% of possession during the match. The last time Switzerland beat Italy in the 1993 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a score of 1-0. While Italy struggled to create chances and were unable to penetrate solid Swiss defense.

With this victory, Switzerland continued the tradition of advancing to the last 8 of the Euros and now they will be preparing for the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Italy had to admit defeat and failed to defend their European title.