After the opening whistle, the Italian team started the match slowly against Switzerland. Less than 10 minutes later, many collisions occurred, even Nicolo Barella of the Italian team had to limp off the field to be assisted by the medical team before returning to the field.
After that, the boys in "Azure" shirts were confused by Switzerland's pressing style of play. The match even took place with only 1 shot from the Swiss players in the first 20 minutes of the match.
In the 24th minute, Breel Embolo faced goalkeeper Donnarumma but could not defeat the Italian team's last stopper. Immediately after that, the Italian team responded with a skillful dribble and handling by Federico Chiesa in the penalty area but his shot could not create any threat to goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
Italy faced many difficulties against Switzerland (red) in the first half.
After a series of pressing efforts, a fast-paced Swiss attack tore the Italian net apart. Starting from the left wing, Remo Freuler received the ball and controlled it twice in the penalty area before shooting into the near corner of the goal, opening the score.
Remo Freuler's goal
Freuler (8) opened the scoring in the first match of the round of 16
In the following minutes, Italy continued to face many difficulties against Switzerland but did not concede another goal in the first 45 minutes. This was also the 4th match that Italy was behind at Euro 2024. In this half, Switzerland controlled the ball up to 59%, fired 10 shots towards the opponent. In contrast, the reigning Euro champion only had 1 unsuccessful shot in the first half of the match.
Returning after the break, the ball rolled for less than 30 seconds, the Italian team's net shook once again with a wonderful shot from Ruben Vargas from the edge of the penalty area, leaving goalkeeper Donnarumma completely helpless.
Vargas scores a super goal to double the gap for Switzerland
In the 52nd minute, Barella crossed the ball into the penalty area, the Swiss defender headed the ball away but accidentally hit the post. Chiesa's follow-up kick was unsuccessful.
Leading by two goals, Switzerland gradually slowed down, establishing a defensive counter-attacking style of play. Meanwhile, the Italian team strengthened their attacking personnel when Mateo Retegui entered the field in the 64th minute to pair with Scamacca.
Italy becomes former champion after defeat to Switzerland
After that, Italy tried hard to find an equalizer but the only bright spot came in the 74th minute. From a hanging ball into the Swiss penalty area, Retegui headed the ball back to Scamacca who finished close to the goal but the ball bounced off the post for the second time in the match.
Switzerland secured their first place in the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over defending champions Italy. They will face the winner of the match between England and Slovakia. Meanwhile, Italy officially became the former champions of the tournament.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/euro-2024-y-thanh-cuu-vuong-thuy-si-doat-ve-dau-tien-vao-tu-ket-196240630001504805.htm
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