Italy lost to Switzerland this Saturday (0-2) and leaves Euro 2024 through the back door. The Swiss get the first ticket to the quarter-finals.
20:10 – Match summary
Italy lost to Switzerland and already left Euro 2024 (0-2). We had to wait until the 24th minute to see the first clear opportunity. Embolo was on the edge of offside but lost his one-on-one against Donnarumma who had anticipated the flat foot of the Swiss striker. The Nati continued their domination and logically took the lead with a superb move. Freuler threw himself into the area and was served. He continued after a control and deceived Donnarumma with success (37′). Just before the return to the locker room, the Swiss could add a second goal but Donnarumma pulled off a miracle save by deflecting it onto his post (45+1′). The break did not really do the Italians any good because they were punished in the first minute of the second half. Vargas curled and deceived Donnarumma who, this time, could not do anything. Just after the second Swiss goal, Schär came close to getting the Italians back on track with an own goal but the post saved him and his team (52′). The Italians hit the other post twenty minutes later through Scamacca (74′). But the Italian revolt never really came to fruition and the Italians are more than logically heading out of this Euro 2024.
19:58 – Switzerland awaits England or Slovakia
The Helvetii have quietly qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 and will watch closely the round of 16 between England and Slovakia. The winner of this match will face Switzerland in the quarter-final.
19:52 – It’s over!
It’s the end of this Switzerland – Italy. The Italians are already taking the door to this Euro 2024 after a more than logical defeat against the Nati.
19:50 – Additional time revealed (90′)
Two minutes have been added in this Switzerland – Italy. The Swiss are heading quietly towards the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 without having forced.
19:46 – Fratesi comes on (87′)
Another change for Spalletti with Fratesi coming on for Fagioli. There are less than five minutes left in regulation time for this Switzerland – Italy.
19:44 – Pellegrini goes completely off target (85′)
The Italian midfielder is trying to wake up his people but his attempt is still flawed. The Italian revolt has still not intervened.
19:43 – Zuber crosses too much! (83′)
From a difficult angle, one of the Swiss players crosses but his cross-shot goes past Donnarumma’s goal.
19:41 – Schär’s intervention (82′)
The Swiss defender intervenes brilliantly at the feet of Zaccagni who touches the ball. Goal kick for the Nati which is heading towards an easy qualification in this Switzerland – Italy.
19:38 – Freuler takes his recovery too far (79′)
The first scorer of this Switzerland – Italy prowls around the edge of the Italian area and half-volleys a poorly cleared ball but it goes well over.
19:37 – Two changes for Switzerland (77′)
Just after the double Italian change, Murat Yakin imitates Luciano Spalletti and brings in two new players. Duah and Sierro replace Embolo and Ndoye.
19:36 – Scamacca unscrews (76′)
Success continues to elude the Italian striker who tried to surprise Sommer with a volley. It’s completely unscrewed.
19:35 – A double change! (75′)
Cambiaso and Pellegrini make their debut for the last quarter of an hour of this Switzerland – Italy. They replace Cristante and Darmian.
19:34 – SCAMACCA FINDS THE POST! (74′)
WHAT A PUT-OFF FROM ZACCAGNI! The Italian substitute finds Scamacca but the latter hits the post. What an opportunity to get back on track for the Italians in this Switzerland – Italy match.
19:32 – The shot is not strong enough (73′)
Retegui is found on the edge of the Swiss penalty area, controls by turning and strikes but that does not worry Sommer.
19:31 – A double change (71′)
Vargas and Rieder give way to Zuber and Stergiou for the last 20 minutes of this Switzerland – Italy.
7:30 p.m. – The Swiss supporters are sleeping (71′)
“Olé” chants come down from the stands for every successful pass by the Swiss. The ordeal continues for the Nazionale.
19:28 – A festival of failures (69′)
The Italian team offers a cataclysmic copy and continues to cruelly lack precision in this Switzerland – Italy.
19:27 – Italy tries to settle in (67′)
The Helvetii have gone into management mode and this allows Italy to move up the block.
19:23 – New change for Italy (64′)
A decidedly offensive change in this Switzerland – Italy with the exit of Barella who is replaced by Retegui.
19:21 – Italy is in no hurry (62′)
The Squadra Azzurra does not seem alerted by the situation and is not rushing to attack. However, the Italians are two goals behind and are 30 minutes away from leaving Euro 2024 through the back door.
19:18 – Ndoye’s long-range shot (59′)
The Swiss winger calmly approaches the opposing zone and strikes from a long distance but his attempt flies away.
19:16 – Mancini receives a yellow (57′)
This is already the third Italian victory since the start of this Switzerland – Italy match.
19:14 – Rodriguez tries (55′)
The Swiss defender outnumbers the opposition in the last 30 metres and takes his chance but his attempt is blocked by Cristante.
19:11 – WHAT A THRILL! (52′)
AMAZING ! Fagioli had completely missed his cross but Schär headed it but the post saved the Swiss defender from a completely gag own goal which would have revived the Italians in this Switzerland – Italy.
19:08 – The little bridge of Zaccagni (48′)
Freuler is guilty of a mistake in this Switzerland – Italy after a sublime little bridge from Zaccagni.
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