Switzerland stunned Italy to advance to Euro 2024 quarterfinals
Italy became former Euro kings after being stunned by dark horses Switzerland at the Round of 16 by two stunning goals in both halves.
Euro Round of 16 Highlights – Switzerland 2-0 Italy
Italy’s performances were nowhere near those they used to show when they won Euro 2021 on English soil, as Switzerland dominated from the start.
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A toothless attacking line and dull defence caused the most hardcore Italian fans to be confused and upset.
The Swiss took a deserved lead when the impressive Ruben Vargas crossed for Remo Freuler, who took a touch before hammering a low shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma at close range.
Freuler’s opener was fully deserved – adding to his two assists in the tournament – and while they were denied a second just before the break when Fabian Rieder saw his free-kick pushed onto the post, Vargas quickly ensured they had breathing space.
Vargas made it 2-0 just 27 seconds into the second half when he picked up Michel Aebischer’s pass near the left-hand corner of the Italy area and expertly bent the ball into the far top corner of the net.
Italy did not manage a shot on target until the 73rd minute, and their best effort before then came when Switzerland defender Fabian Schar headed Nicolo Fagioli’s cross against his own post, with Yann Sommer stranded.
Although Gianluca Scamacca also hit the woodwork from close range before the end, the Azzurri never seriously threatened a fightback. Their forgettable campaign in Germany fizzled out.
EURO 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
- Germany outclass Scotland in 5-1 opening fixture
- EURO 2024 RESULT – SWITZERLAND EDGED HUNGARY IN THE OPENING GROUP GAME
- EURO 2024: BELLINGHAM HEADER LIFTS ENGLAND PAST SERBIA
- EURO 2024: SLOVENIA SPOIL ERIKSEN MOMENT FOR DENMARK
- WEGHORST SALVAGES NETHERLANDS VS POLAND
- ITALY HUMBLES ALBANIA DESPITE YIELDING QUICK GOAL
- SLOVAKIA STUNS BELGIUM AFTER LUKAKU GOALS RULED OUT
- WOBER OWN GOAL LIFTS FRANCE TO WIN AMID MBAPPE INJURY
- EURO 2024: PORTUGAL THUMPS TURKEY AMID RONALDO SELFIE CHAOS
- EURO 2024: SPAIN BEATS ALBANIA TO FINISH PERFECT IN GROUP B
What’s next for Switzerland
While they head home, Switzerland, roared on in Berlin by their boisterous and frequently bouncing supporters, head for Dusseldorf, where they will play the winners of England’s tie with Slovakia.
This is the second Euros in a row that they have reached the last eight, losing on penalties to Spain last time.
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