Switzerland eradicated Italy, the winners of the final European Championship, within the final 16 of the match this afternoon. The Swiss took the lead with a purpose from Freuler after a move from Vargas within the closing stretch of the primary half and scored once more initially of the second, when Vargas himself, with a incredible right-footed shot, virtually put the ball within the prime nook. Switzerland was far superior, dominated and loved the perfect possibilities. The Italians solely got here near scoring via a great transfer by Chiesa, a missed header from Schar that went off the publish and a shot from Scamacca that hit the publish, though it appeared that he was offside. The match began at a sluggish tempo, conditioned by the warmth in Berlin. Italy was already coming into the match removed from its finest type: it suffered a defeat towards Spain during which it was clearly inferior, it got here again towards Albania and equalised towards Croatia in stoppage time. Switzerland picked up 5 factors within the group stage – beating Hungary and drawing with Scotland and Germany – and is now within the quarter-finals with out ever dropping. It would subsequent face the winner of England-Slovakia.
Go to begin
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Italy returned to Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday, a spot revered by its followers because it held its fourth World Cup there in 2006, cheered on by the songs of Buffon, the legendary goalkeeper, now a member of the nationwide crew’s technical crew. They discovered not glory however smash. Switzerland confirmed them the mirror. There, Spalletti’s desires and the poverty of the squad of a crew that lived the Euro Cup as an agony have been evident. Switzerland totally deserves to be within the quarterfinals.
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Italy says goodbye sadly to a great Switzerland
Switzerland is the primary crew to succeed in the quarter-finals on the expense of an unrecognisable Italy. A really dangerous sport by the Italians, who’re clearly in a sporting disaster. It has been a pleasure to do that stay broadcast.
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Donnarumma: “We solely apologize”
Donnarumma, goalkeeper and captain of Italy: “We should merely apologize to our followers. It’s unacceptable, we have been dangerous all through the sport. That’s the actuality. We have been horrible within the first half. It’s the actuality, we’ve got to just accept it.”
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Embolo: “I’m pleased with the entire nation”
Breel Embolo, Switzerland striker: “I’m pleased and proud, and I feel the victory is deserved. We deserved to win towards a crew that was troublesome to beat. We have been compact and created possibilities. We performed an excellent sport and scored on the proper time. I’m very proud for the crew and the employees and for the entire nation.
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The eighth, jinx for the final champions
Italy’s defeat implies that the defending champions have been eradicated within the spherical of 16 in every of the final three European Championships. Portugal misplaced to Belgium at Euro 2020, whereas Spain misplaced to Italy at Euro 2016.
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The enjoyment of Switzerland
Switzerland is the primary crew to succeed in the quarter-finals of the European Championship.
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Spalletti: “Switzerland’s second purpose affected our morale”
Spalletti, Italy nationwide coach. “Vargas’ purpose killed us. We wished to equalise and we could not. We had no rhythm, we have been inferior to Switzerland. Within the first half we have been very dangerous and the purpose within the second affected our morale.”
Italy has not shot between the three sticks
Italy’s document is large, as they’re unable to shoot between the goalposts of Switzerland.
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Swiss celebration, Italian catastrophe
Switzerland is within the quarterfinals. Italy, the present champion, is eradicated. He performed a depressing sport, with out capturing between the three objectives for Switzerland. Swiss pageant, a lot superior.
Full Time. Switzerland, 2-Italy, 0
Truthful victory for Switzerland towards a really weak Italy, which has supplied some worrying sensations. The Swiss deservedly enter the quarterfinals of the Euro Cup, the place the winner of England-Slovakia awaits them.
Frattesi, the final hope
Frattesi enters Italy. He’s Italy’s final hope.
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Nice sport from Xhaka
Great efficiency by the captain of Switzerland, Xhaka, who’s having a spectacular sport. With Akanji behind, the perfect of Switzerland, a crew with each toes within the quarterfinals.
Sierro and Duah enter Switzerland
Relaxation for Embolo and Ndoye.
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The Swiss benefit
A bonus that has not been seen since 1992.
Double change in Italy: Pellegrini and Cambiaso
Italy tries and finally ends up with a three-man protection.
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Italy on the stake
Italy are on the lookout for a purpose that may put them within the sport. Scamacca had a shot that hit the publish, however was offside.
Suber and Stergiou enter Switzerland
Vargas, who scored a purpose with an help for Switzerland, is off. Switzerland strengthens its flanks.
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Vargas’ purpose
What an awesome shot by Vargas to attain Switzerland’s second purpose.
Retegui is available in for Barella
A fairly unusual change for Spalletti. Barella, one in all Italy’s finest gamers, is leaving. The Italians will now play with two centre forwards.
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Vargas’ nice purpose
Nice purpose by Vargas to attain his crew’s second purpose towards an unknown Italy.
Yellow card for Mancini
Mancini, like Italy, acts with nice helplessness and sees the yellow card.
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Vargas celebrates his nice purpose
Switzerland’s second purpose, scored by Vargas, was an actual stunner.
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Ball hits Switzerland’s purpose publish
Italy attempt to react. Italy hit the publish after a mistake by Schär, which distracted goalkeeper Sommer.
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Switzerland is overwhelming a soulless Italy
Italy doesn’t go arduous on the ball, defends poorly and is being overwhelmed by a crew with good potential like Switzerland.
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Objective from Vargas to Donnarumma
Switzerland has simply scored an awesome purpose. Good mixture play by the Swiss crew and a really high-quality shot by Vargas, which beats Donnarumma. Italy is on the ropes.
GOAL FROM SWITZERLAND
Nice purpose from Vargas.
The second half begins. Switzerland, 1-Italy, 0
Zaccagni got here on for Italy within the second half for El Shaarawy, who has not made any contribution. Italy should enhance in any other case they’re out of the match. No modifications for Switzerland.
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A curious reality
Switzerland lives off the efficiency of its Bologna gamers. Amongst them, Freuler.
Complete domination of Switzerland
Nice sport from Switzerland, which is imposing itself with complete justice on an Italy out of the competitors.
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Relaxation. Switzerland, 1-Italy, 0
Switzerland beats Italy with nice ease, which is providing a really low stage. Excellent Switzerland, which is deservedly, for the second, within the quarterfinals of this Euro Cup. Italy wants to alter.
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Donnarumma and the publish save Italy
Nice superiority of Switzerland over Italy in a foul by Xhaka. Donnarumma save. The ball hits the publish and miraculously does not go in. Italy could be very dangerous till now.
Yellow card for El Shaarawy
A really robust sort out by El Shaarawy, who might have been despatched off.
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Freuler’s first purpose within the Euro Cup
The Bologna participant has scored his first purpose at this European Championship. He already scored a purpose on the World Cup in Qatar together with his nationwide crew. He’s a really attention-grabbing participant, with a variety of energy.
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Italy’s sport could be very poor
There has solely been one crew on the pitch and it has been Switzerland. Robust and smart, they’re getting via an Italy that provides nothing. Spalletti’s crew has carried out poorly.
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Freuler overtakes Switzerland, higher than Italy
Good collective play by Switzerland, which was superior to Italy. Nice move into the realm by Varga and Freuler finishes very properly with out Donnarumma having the ability to do something. Switzerland takes the lead.
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