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New Delhi: Germany entered their UEFA Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland at Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt (Sunday, June 23) with a relaxed demeanor, having already secured their place in the knockout rounds. Switzerland, eager to remain unbeaten for a chance at the final 16, faced a pivotal challenge. Germany had solidified their position atop Group A with a convincing 2-0 victory over Hungary in Stuttgart, fueled by goals from Jamal Musiala and captain Ilkay Gundogan, underscoring their dominance in the group stage. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann adeptly rotated his squad, resting key players to prepare for the knockout phase, maintaining a commendable six-match unbeaten streak.
Switzerland, on the brink of reaching the Euro 2024 knockout stages, needed to avoid defeat against Germany to secure their progression. The match ultimately ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw. Switzerland initially took the lead through Ndoye’s close-range volley just before halftime, following Andrich’s disallowed goal due to a foul in the buildup. Despite Switzerland’s stout defense and Vargas’ apparent goal disallowed for offside late in the game, Germany mounted a late surge. Nagelsmann’s tactical substitutions proved decisive, as Fullkrug rose highest to head Raum’s cross past Sommer in stoppage time, salvaging a draw and ensuring Germany finished atop Group A.
The thrilling encounter showcased Germany’s resilience and Switzerland’s determined efforts, setting the stage for an exciting continuation in the tournament.
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24 Jun 2024 02:40 AM (IST)
Thank you for joining us for the conclusion of the live text commentary. Germany and Switzerland have ended their match in a 1-1 draw, with Ndoye scoring for the Swiss and Fullkrug netting a last-minute goal for the Germans. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from Euro 2024!
24 Jun 2024 02:34 AM (IST)
HUNGARY HAVE SCORED! Group A becomes more interesting. Hungary secure three points against Scotland and could qualify for the next round through the third-place qualification. WHAT A MOMENT!
As it stands, Germany and Switzerland are qualified. Hungary are hanging by a thread and can qualify.
24 Jun 2024 02:27 AM (IST)
Fullkrug helps Germany to top Group A! A last-minute goal from the hosts falters the Swiss hope of securing the top spot in Group A. This end=to=end thriller ends, with Germany and Switzerland qualifying for the Round of 16. Meanwhile, Scotland and Hungary are out of the UEFA Euro 2024.
24 Jun 2024 02:23 AM (IST)
Germany are level! Niclas Fullkrug heads the ball inside the net from an excellent cross put by David Raum. The Dortmund striker does it again!
Germany are on their way to becoming the group leaders. Switzerland will sit on the second spot, qualifying for the knockout stages.
24 Jun 2024 02:18 AM (IST)
Vargas controls play in the penalty area, attracting two defenders before passing to Xhaka 20 yards out. The captain unleashes a powerful first-time shot toward the near post, forcing the Germany goalkeeper to stretch and push it behind with his fingertips.
24 Jun 2024 02:14 AM (IST)
Vargas’ celebrations are abruptly halted as the linesman raises the flag for offside. Amdouni and Duah display a delightful exchange after Sommer’s goal kick, culminating in Vargas slotting the ball into the net at the far post. However, the goal is disallowed, maintaining the scoreline at 1-0.
24 Jun 2024 02:09 AM (IST)
Vargas sends a curling cross towards the six-yard box, aiming for Akanji, but Schlotterbeck clears it with a powerful header. Shortly after, Aebischer fouls Kroos, allowing Germany an opportunity to clear their lines completely from the resulting set-piece.
24 Jun 2024 02:05 AM (IST)
Another double change for Germany. Wirtz and Musiala come off for Sane and Fullkrug.
24 Jun 2024 01:59 AM (IST)
Xhaka moves in to regain possession from Musiala but mistimes his tackle, catching the foot of the Germany forward from Bayer Leverkusen. The Switzerland captain receives a yellow card with 23 minutes remaining in the match.
24 Jun 2024 01:55 AM (IST)
A triple Swiss change. Amdouni, Duah, and Vargas come on for Ndoye, Embolo, and Rieder.
Germany bring on 21-year-old Beier in place of Andrich.
24 Jun 2024 01:51 AM (IST)
Nagelsmann makes a double change. He brings on Schlotterbeck and Raum in place of Tah and Mittelstaedt.
24 Jun 2024 01:47 AM (IST)
Embolo attempts to retain possession in midfield and successfully turns Tah, who responds by clumsily bringing him down. Yakin, visibly frustrated, moves towards the edge of his technical area, anticipating a second yellow card, but the referee awards only a free-kick, sparing Tah from further discipline.
24 Jun 2024 01:41 AM (IST)
Wirtz delivers a precise outside-of-the-foot pass to find Musiala near the edge of the penalty area from a central position. The Bayern Munich forward controls the ball, shifts slightly outward, and unleashes a powerful shot towards the goal. Sommer responds with a strong punch to deny the effort.
24 Jun 2024 01:38 AM (IST)
Switzerland orchestrates a smooth build-up from defense, with Rodriguez’s long pass finding Embolo in Germany’s territory. Embolo moves wide and attempts to release Rieder, who unfortunately slips after evading his marker, allowing Neuer to collect the ball.
24 Jun 2024 01:36 AM (IST)
Switzerland start the second half. Germany will look to get level in the next 15 minutes, while Switzerland will be happy to sit back and defend.
24 Jun 2024 01:32 AM (IST)
Switzerland will sit on the top spot with 7 points, while Germany sit in second with 6 points if the score stays 1-0 to the Swiss. Meanwhile, Scotland and Hungary went 0-0 into halftime. Scotland has to beat Hungary by at least three goals, and Germany has to win by two goals if the Tartan Army hope to qualify.
If Scotland wins convincingly against Hungary, then Scottish fans can pray to qualify as one of the four third-place teams in the Round of 16. However, as things stand, Scotland and Hungary are both out.
24 Jun 2024 01:28 AM (IST)
Germany will face the challenge of breaking through Switzerland’s organized midfield in the second half, as Andrich and Gundogan have struggled to find threatening positions near the penalty area. Bringing on Muller could provide valuable experience and his knack for exploiting gaps, while Sane’s pace could stretch Switzerland’s compact formation.
Switzerland, content with a draw, will be pleased with their performance so far under Yakin’s guidance, urging his team to maintain focus for the crucial second half. Ndoye is likely to be substituted to avoid a suspension, while Vargas and Duah may enter later to inject fresh energy.
24 Jun 2024 01:22 AM (IST)
The referee blows the whistle, and the first half comes to a close. Andrich’s beautiful strike had an unhappy ending, with VAR ruling out the host’s goal. On the other side, the Swiss scored with the help of the brilliant play by Freuler and Ndoye.
As things stand, Switzerland are the Group A leaders, and Germany will finish in the second spot. Can the Germans come back and reclaim the top spot?
24 Jun 2024 01:14 AM (IST)
Wirtz and Musiala execute a short-corner strategy, playing it to Kroos near the byline. Kroos delivers a cross that reaches Rudiger at the back post. The Real Madrid defender’s header goes into the ground and narrowly wide of the far post, but the move is halted by an offside decision in the buildup.
24 Jun 2024 01:12 AM (IST)
Embolo gets to a pass in midfield in front of the technical area ahead of Tah, who leaps over the striker from behind, taking him down as a result. It’s a yellow card for the Germany centre-back, who will now miss the first knockout match.
24 Jun 2024 01:09 AM (IST)
Sommer’s clearance from the back is intercepted by Tah, who quickly lofts the ball back into Switzerland’s 18-yard box for Gundogan. Akanji reacts swiftly to beat his former Manchester City teammate to the pass, heading it calmly back to Sommer.
24 Jun 2024 01:02 AM (IST)
Switzerland draw the first blood!
Switzerland presses forward with Rieder delivering a pass to Freuler out wide on the left. Freuler sends in a precise cross that finds Ndoye making a perfectly timed run into the box, deftly guiding the ball into the net with a sublime touch.
24 Jun 2024 12:58 AM (IST)
Rudiger is caught by Ndoye’s weak attempt to win the ball just outside the centre circle, and he goes down grasping his ankle. Germany is awarded a free kick, and the Switzerland forward receives the first yellow card of the match.
24 Jun 2024 12:50 AM (IST)
What a strike from Robert Andrich! However, a poor challenge by Musiala during the build-up in the Swiss penalty box called for a VAR check. The referee rules the goal out. Score still nil=nil.
24 Jun 2024 12:45 AM (IST)
Mittelstadt delivers a low cross to the penalty spot for Havertz, who tries to finish with the side of his foot. However, Rodriguez makes a crucial block, and Schar quickly steps in to assist his teammate.
24 Jun 2024 12:41 AM (IST)
Ndoye robs Wirtz of the ball inside the Swiss half, but the Bologna striker tries to dribble out of danger, giving up possession and giving up a throw-in.
24 Jun 2024 12:36 AM (IST)
Rieder attempts to deliver Switzerland’s first corner of the game into Germany’s penalty area, but Mittelstadt dribbles the lacklustre delivery away at the near post.
24 Jun 2024 12:34 AM (IST)
Musiala threads a pass into the box for Gundogan as Germany launches an immediate onslaught, but the Swiss defence clears it away for a corner that Sommer saves.
24 Jun 2024 12:31 AM (IST)
Kick-Off!
Germany will look to build up attacks from the wings, while Switzerland will hope to manipulate from the middle. Can Switzerland pull off an upset?
24 Jun 2024 12:10 AM (IST)
24 Jun 2024 12:07 AM (IST)
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24 Jun 2024 12:03 AM (IST)
23 Jun 2024 11:56 PM (IST)
Germany starting XI: Neuer, Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Mittelstadt, Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz, Havertz
Switzerland starting XI: Sommer, Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez, Widmer, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer, Ndoye, Rieder, Embolo
23 Jun 2024 11:53 PM (IST)
Welcome to our live text commentary of the UEFA Euro 2024 match between Germany and Switzerland at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt. Germany, already through to the knockout stages, aims to extend their winning streak. With goals from Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan securing a 2-0 win over Hungary, head coach Julian Nagelsmann may rotate his squad today.
Switzerland needs to avoid defeat to secure their spot in the final 16, or hope for a Scottish loss to Hungary. Stay tuned for an exciting Group A clash!
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