Switzerland and Italy face each other for the first round of 16 of Euro 2024. The Swiss have made the break and are getting closer to qualifying in the quarterfinals against the title holder.
19:46 – Fratesi comes into play (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 completely misses the mark (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 shot too far (79′)
The first scorer of this Switzerland – Italy game prowls around the Italian area and takes a poorly cleared ball on the half-volley but it goes well over.
19:37 – Two changes for Switzerland (77′)
Just after the double Italian substitution, Murat Yakin imitates Luciano Spalletti and brings on 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 shoots but it doesn’t 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” come down from the stands with each 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 Swiss have switched to management mode and this allows Italy to move up the bloc.
19:23 – New change for Italy (64′)
Resolutely 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 card (57′)
This is already the third Italian victory since the start of this Switzerland – Italy match.
19:14 – Rodriguez tries (55′)
The Swiss defender overwhelms the opponent in the last 30 meters 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 foul in this Switzerland – Italy after a sublime little bridge from Zaccagni.
19:06 – VARGAS MAKES THE BREAK! (47′)
ITALY IS ON THE GROUND! Vargas clears Donnarumma’s top corner with a sublime curling shot! The break is made.
19:06 – A change at half-time (46′)
Luciano Spalletti made a change at half-time in this Switzerland – Italy match with the entry of Zaccagni in place of El-Shaarawy.