⚽ UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany ⚽ - Qualifiers➡Group Stage➡1/8➡QF➡HF➡FINAL

[Stepstowealth]

First 45 minutes gone and Italy don't have any shot on target should tell you how seriously Switzerland are taking their defense and I'm not surprised at such a statistics

Switzerland has been very impressive in this competition and the Italians we have over complained about how they stay back and defend too much without creating enough attacking threats. They are not in a good position because going into the second half loosing by a goal and will need to try to attack more in the second half in an attempt to try to score, which will provide many opportunities for Switzerland to find a way through to get a second goal which will solid their lead. If Switzerland score again, Italy should pack their bags to go home.

[Unknown01]

First 45 minutes gone and Italy don't have any shot on target should tell you how seriously Switzerland are taking their defense and I'm not surprised at such a statistics

Switzerland has been very impressive in this competition and the Italians we have over complained about how they stay back and defend too much without creating enough attacking threats. They are not in a good position because going into the second half loosing by a goal and will need to try to attack more in the second half in an attempt to try to score, which will provide many opportunities for Switzerland to find a way through to get a second goal which will solid their lead. If Switzerland score again, Italy should pack their bags to go home.

Now they are already two goals behind and I don't really see any chance for Italy to progress to the next round. But they are also playing very poorly in general and have been since the start of the Euro, so Switzerland deserve to win and progress. They are a small nation but they are all fighting together.

[Altryist]

Now they are already two goals behind and I don't really see any chance for Italy to progress to the next round. But they are also playing very poorly in general and have been since the start of the Euro, so Switzerland deserve to win and progress. They are a small nation but they are all fighting together.

I can’t understand Spalletti’s strategy for this match, they immediately gave the ball to Switzerland and spent the entire half on defense, even after they conceded a goal nothing changed. The second half started the same way and the result was another goal and Switzerland continued to attack. It seems that Italy’s middle line is losing, I don’t know what Italy is waiting for until the end of the match not mutch time left, but they are not trying to force the game at all.

[Liliana1304]

Switzerland cannot afford to get complacent because Italy can take them by surprise. They are in control right now, doubling their team work and covering every lose ends but one false move can be costly. Take the mistake of Fabian Schar that would have resulted in an own goal for instance.

Italy are so desperate and the home side are not making it easy for them, increasing the frustration of the champions. Today might just be the day Switzerland win their opponents after so many attempts at trying.

[Unknown01]

Now they are already two goals behind and I don't really see any chance for Italy to progress to the next round. But they are also playing very poorly in general and have been since the start of the Euro, so Switzerland deserve to win and progress. They are a small nation but they are all fighting together.

I can’t understand Spalletti’s strategy for this match, they immediately gave the ball to Switzerland and spent the entire half on defense, even after they conceded a goal nothing changed. The second half started the same way and the result was another goal and Switzerland continued to attack. It seems that Italy’s middle line is losing, I don’t know what Italy is waiting for until the end of the match not mutch time left, but they are not trying to force the game at all.

Normally the Italians should apply a lot more pressure and play more offensively, as you say, especially after the 0-1, but even after the 0-2 against them they played calmly as if there was a return match? Maybe someone should tell the coach that the knockout phase only consists of one game and that if they are two goals behind they should try to play offensively. But even in the 70th minute the players are calmly as if nothing had happened, I really don't understand.

[aylabadia05]

Switzerland has shown the consistency of their game. they played very well and in the first half, they were 1 goal ahead. Italy didn't even have many chances and if it continues in the second half like that, it will be bad for Italy.

I don't expect the match to end in a draw, even though anything could happen. Let's see if Switzerland can finally add to the score to bury Italy or if Italy will make the score equal.

2-0 is already the score for their temporary advantage. Maybe 20 minutes left, an unexpected result will happen in this match.
Switzerland from the start of the match until the end of the first half, the recorded statistics show that they are very offensive with a total of 10 shots. Italy only 1 shot.
Maybe Murat Yakin has studied Italy's playing technique during the group stage so that in this match they can apply it well. Is it possible because of their current position which is already 2 goals ahead so that Switzerland's game is good and Italy's game is chaotic?

A draw is not the result I expected either. In fact, right now I hope that 1 more goal can be scored to save my bet.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I can't believe that the Italians are the reigning Champions but doesn't look like one with how they have been managing is not like the guys we saw last time back in 2020 and they haven't been seen a the favorite since the beginning of this tournament, although some players have left the national team but no better replacement and I must say that I love the way the Switzerland are playing today, it is impressive.
They are really good with and without the ball, all the players knows what to do and where to be when they are trying to get the ball, talking about Switzerland. If they continue like this I believe their opponent will be very aware of the danger they can cause, that's if Switzerland manage to qualify but to me is already done, Italy can't come back from this 2nil at the moment because they're just unlucky and they don't seem to be sharp with the ball.

[emrecemsan]

Well well... Why am I not surprised at all to see this?    I thought we would watch extra time at least but Switzerland are just very confident of themselves.  

The first half was completely one-sided. There is no exaggeration in that, believe me. The players were like they were intending to return home quickly. The last champion is just messing it up hard now I'm afraid. Switzerland have already been dedicated and this is going to be a well-deserved one.    They will most likely face England though.

As England are also playing very boring who knows...

[KTChampions]

Well well... Why am I not surprised at all to see this?    I thought we would watch extra time at least but Switzerland are just very confident of themselves.  

The first half was completely one-sided. There is no exaggeration in that, believe me. The players were like they were intending to return home quickly. The last champion is just messing it up hard now I'm afraid. Switzerland have already been dedicated and this is going to be a well-deserved one.    They will most likely face England though.

As England are also playing very boring who knows...

Yes, it’s hard to call it a sensation, although judging only by the names it should be a sensation. But in fact, Italy did not stand out among other teams (rather dull football) and today Switzerland deservedly wins. There are still 7-9 minutes ahead, but with the score 0-2 the chances are slim. I wonder if Spalletti will be fired? Under him, the Italian team began to play worse.

[salad daging]

Now they are already two goals behind and I don't really see any chance for Italy to progress to the next round. But they are also playing very poorly in general and have been since the start of the Euro, so Switzerland deserve to win and progress. They are a small nation but they are all fighting together.

I can’t understand Spalletti’s strategy for this match, they immediately gave the ball to Switzerland and spent the entire half on defense, even after they conceded a goal nothing changed. The second half started the same way and the result was another goal and Switzerland continued to attack. It seems that Italy’s middle line is losing, I don’t know what Italy is waiting for until the end of the match not mutch time left, but they are not trying to force the game at all.

Italy's match was boring there was no more strategy from Spalletti while Switzerland remained confident with their game, I thought in the second half there would be a change for Italy where they would appear more attacking but I see now they are not able to put pressure on Switzerland therefore Spalletti has failed for Euro 2024.

With a few minutes to go I'm not sure Italy will be able to get a goal back as the Swiss defense is very solid with 5 defenses behind them, while Italy's strikers are still struggling to find goal space.
Yes Italy will be knocked out by Switzerland, some of them have previously guessed that Italy is not the right candidate to qualify so it is true.

[Cryptoprincess101]

Normally the Italians should apply a lot more pressure and play more offensively, as you say, especially after the 0-1, but even after the 0-2 against them they played calmly as if there was a return match? Maybe someone should tell the coach that the knockout phase only consists of one game and that if they are two goals behind they should try to play offensively. But even in the 70th minute the players are calmly as if nothing had happened, I really don't understand.

The Swiss team really surprised the Italians and they couldn't do anything again and since they always have this pattern of being defensive in their play, it was hard for them to attack the Switzerland side and they keep pressuring the Italian defense and Italy is known for playing some kind of boring game, always defensive that is why they are still playing very calmly and not put more effort at least to score a goal before looking for an equalizer, maybe the second goal broke their wings so they just lose hope of making a change in their play but looking at the time the second goal was scored, the Italians could have still put in more effort but yet they were playing very dull game. Vargas was very impressive for the Switzerland team as he made an assist that led to the first goal and also scored in the second half of the game just immediately when the second half started. Switzerland have now qualified for the quarter final stages.

[coinlocket$]

Bye Bye Italy, for the second time in few years they are elimintated by them.
Spalletti may be sacked, there is a big one coach free that can be called. Allegri.

Italy has no talents, was a miracle in 2021.

[fadhilz123]

Switzerland cannot afford to get complacent because Italy can take them by surprise. They are in control right now, doubling their team work and covering every lose ends but one false move can be costly. Take the mistake of Fabian Schar that would have resulted in an own goal for instance.

Italy are so desperate and the home side are not making it easy for them, increasing the frustration of the champions. Today might just be the day Switzerland win their opponents after so many attempts at trying.

Switzerland really silenced the Italian fans today by winning the match 2-0 without reply. I actually didn’t expect Italy to lose today’s match considering Italy were the favourites to win but in reality it didn’t happen so Switzerland deserved to celebrate their victory today after producing more good attacks in today’s match. And it looks like in the other matches in the round of 16 this time there will be more surprises from teams who are not the favourites to win.

[Gencecikmen]

Switzerland defeated Italy 2-0 in the Euro 2024 match, becoming the first team to reach the quarter-finals and defeating Italy after 31 years. Switzerland dominated the game from start to finish, effectively pressing Italy and denying them any significant chances. Italy managed their first accurate shot on goal in the 73rd minute.

[Polkeins]

I can't believe that the Italians are the reigning Champions but doesn't look like one with how they have been managing is not like the guys we saw last time back in 2020 and they haven't been seen a the favorite since the beginning of this tournament, although some players have left the national team but no better replacement and I must say that I love the way the Switzerland are playing today, it is impressive.
They are really good with and without the ball, all the players knows what to do and where to be when they are trying to get the ball, talking about Switzerland. If they continue like this I believe their opponent will be very aware of the danger they can cause, that's if Switzerland manage to qualify but to me is already done, Italy can't come back from this 2nil at the moment because they're just unlucky and they don't seem to be sharp with the ball.

I agree that Switzerland was a much more organized team than Italy. In general, if Italy don't have Donnaruma they would not have reached this stage, but unfortunately Donnaruma did not learn to score goals, and apparently there is no one else in the national team to do it.
Switzerland is legitimate to go further and I think is one of the main contenders for victory at this Euro.
Even more strange are the odds that were before the match, when the odds on Italy's victory were 2.5, and on Switzerland's victory 3.4, and those who were not afraid and bet on Switzerland could make good money.

[EFS]

Switzerland was the favorite in this match. I didn't like Italy in the group stage, this is maybe the worst Italy team in recent times. They are inexperienced, they don't know what they are playing, players are disconnected from each other, they can't threaten the opponent, they are a bad team overall. Switzerland is a system team with good players who have been playing together for years. They have participated in all the last tournaments and have made some progress. It was a well-deserved win today.

[abhiseshakana]

Switzerland cannot afford to get complacent because Italy can take them by surprise. They are in control right now, doubling their team work and covering every lose ends but one false move can be costly. Take the mistake of Fabian Schar that would have resulted in an own goal for instance.

Italy are so desperate and the home side are not making it easy for them, increasing the frustration of the champions. Today might just be the day Switzerland win their opponents after so many attempts at trying.

Switzerland really silenced the Italian fans today by winning the match 2-0 without reply. I actually didn’t expect Italy to lose today’s match considering Italy were the favourites to win but in reality it didn’t happen so Switzerland deserved to celebrate their victory today after producing more good attacks in today’s match. And it looks like in the other matches in the round of 16 this time there will be more surprises from teams who are not the favourites to win.

Switzerland played really impressively and I think they can be a dark horse at Euro 2024. Their appearance is quite consistent, and as we saw they were not only good tonight, but they also performed well when they managed to hold Germany to a draw in their previous match. Switzerland will play against the winner of the match between England and Slovakia in the quarter-finals and I think Switzerland will once again have a big chance to win the match.

[Oneandpure]

Italy's match was boring there was no more strategy from Spalletti while Switzerland remained confident with their game, I thought in the second half there would be a change for Italy where they would appear more attacking but I see now they are not able to put pressure on Switzerland therefore Spalletti has failed for Euro 2024.

With a few minutes to go I'm not sure Italy will be able to get a goal back as the Swiss defense is very solid with 5 defenses behind them, while Italy's strikers are still struggling to find goal space.
Yes Italy will be knocked out by Switzerland, some of them have previously guessed that Italy is not the right candidate to qualify so it is true.

Not interested yet with Italy strategy after defeating by Switzerland lack creativities for making many attempt looking only made one shot on target, unbelievable how the favorite team in Euro 2024 lack creativities for scoring goals and make many attempt at most important match? Seems the first time of Euro edition with the defender winner last edition have eliminated on 16 of round and Switzerland for the first time their appearance in Euro success reach the higher round until quarter final and waiting with the possibility opponent teams make surprise reach the semifinal round?

Good bye Italy and improve performance for upcoming international match on World Cup qualifier, I don't sure with Spalleti position keep secure or not after failure make Italy qualify until final round in Euro 2024.

[X-ray]

I can't believe that the Italians are the reigning Champions but doesn't look like one with how they have been managing is not like the guys we saw last time back in 2020 and they haven't been seen a the favorite since the beginning of this tournament, although some players have left the national team but no better replacement and I must say that I love the way the Switzerland are playing today, it is impressive.
They are really good with and without the ball, all the players knows what to do and where to be when they are trying to get the ball, talking about Switzerland. If they continue like this I believe their opponent will be very aware of the danger they can cause, that's if Switzerland manage to qualify but to me is already done, Italy can't come back from this 2nil at the moment because they're just unlucky and they don't seem to be sharp with the ball.

Italy was deserved. Italy showed a poor performance, but Spalletti is the main problem here. For what use do spalletti serve fagioli as a starting line-up? Fagioli just returned from his ban; thus, I'm not sure why Spalletti used him.
In this game, Pellegrini, Cristante, and Scamacca are absolutely clueless. Clearly, Switzerland dominated the game against Italy, which concerned me at the group level, and they demonstrated their true quality.

Italy's lack of strong attackers makes scoring increasingly challenging for the team, as they struggle to generate opportunities. Italy hardly puts pressure on Switzerland's players and generates too many backpasses. Italy is losing her winning mindset at last.

[Spaceman1000$]

First 45 minutes gone and Italy don't have any shot on target should tell you how seriously Switzerland are taking their defense and I'm not surprised at such a statistics

Switzerland has been very impressive in this competition and the Italians we have over complained about how they stay back and defend too much without creating enough attacking threats. They are not in a good position because going into the second half loosing by a goal and will need to try to attack more in the second half in an attempt to try to score, which will provide many opportunities for Switzerland to find a way through to get a second goal which will solid their lead. If Switzerland score again, Italy should pack their bags to go home.

Switzerland where too good with their attack especially during the first half, they literally destabilize the Italian tactical play, the Italians where nearly on pressure for a country a lot of people didn't give a second thought about, especially considering the fact the Italians are defending champions.
I remember telling somebody that football in Europe has taken a different dimension, those countries we didn't give much recognitions before are springing up with so much strength and vigor to challenge the existing status quo in the football world, we should be ready for more surprising results going forward. It's a good night for the defending champions.