In the second game of Euro Cup 2024, Hugary take on the diligent Switzerland in their opening game in Match no 2 of Group A. A late goal from Breel Embolo helps Switzerland open their Euro Cup campaign with a win in Cologne Stadion, Germany. Interestingly, chances were created from the first minute itself by Switzerland announcing their presence. Let’s delve into the nitty-gritty of the highly anticipated Football game between Switzerland and Hungary.
Below mentioned is the starting eleven from both sides. Both teams had a strong lineup coming into the game, with Switzerland overpowering in major departments.
Switzerland Football Team playing XI:Â Yann Sommar (GK), Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo RodrÃguez; Silvan Widmer, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Michel Aebischer; Dan Ndoye, Ruben Vargas; Kwadwo Duah, Murat Yakin (Coach)
Hungary Football Team playing XI: Peter Gulacsi (GK), Adam Lang, Willi Orban, Attila Szalai; Attila Fiola, Zsolt Nagy, Andras Schafer, Milos Kerkez; Rolland Sallai, Dominik Szoboszlai; Barnabas Varga, Marco Rossi (Coach).
Switzerland 3 Hungary 1 Final Match Result
The Match started off with a foray of play from both ends. Attacking play was the chosen tactic from both teams. However, it was Switzerland who struck first, with Kwadwo Duah finding the back of the net in the 12th minute. In response, Hungary were on their toes throughout the first half of the game. Additionally, Latching onto the errant pass, Peter Gulacsi denied an on-target shot by Barnabas Varga.
Hungary, on the other hand, were kept on the back foot and the Swiss team kept leading from the front. Moreover, as halftime approaches in the fortieth minute, Willi Orban hit straight into the hands of Sommar, hinting towards a strong comeback. As the 45th minute begins, Aebischer bends in an accurate effort from just outside the area. At the Halftime mark, Switzerland were leading by two goals to none.
A Second Half of Comebacks and Victory
Hungary came out with renewed vigour in the second half, pushing forward in search of a comeback. Barnabas Varga provided a glimmer of hope for the Hungarian side, heading home a well-placed cross from captain Dominik Szoboszlai in the 66th minute.
However, Switzerland managed to weather the storm and sealed the victory in injury time, with substitute Breel Embolo capitalizing on a defensive error to make it 3-1.
Key Stats
- Switzerland have lost only one of their last eight EURO group stage matches (W4 D3).
- Duah marked his competitive international debut with the game’s opening goal.
- Duah became only the third Swiss player to mark his first EURO appearance with a goal, after Kübilay Türkyilmaz against England in 1996 and Fabian Schär versus Albania in the 2016 edition.
- Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai became the youngest-ever EURO captain at the age of 23 years and 234 days.
- Roland Sallai became the 50th player to make 50 appearances for Hungary.
Upcoming Games of Switzerland and Hungary
Next in line for the Hungary Football Team is a game against host nation Germany. The Match will take place on the 19th of June, Stuttgart (IST). Moreover, the Scotland Football team will look to bounce back in their next game against this game-winner, Switzerland, on the 20th of June 2024.
READ MORE:Â Germany Vs Scotland Euro 2024 Match Report
As usual, don’t forget to catch all the live action on Sony Sports Network and on the Sony Liv app. Whereas tickets for all the UEFA Euro games are available on the official website.
