The reigning champions are out as Switzerland beat Italy 2-0 within the first spherical of 16 tie at Euro 2024.
Targets in every half from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas did the injury for Murat Yakin’s males, who’ve made it previous the final 16 of a significant event for simply the second time of their historical past and for the second straight Euros.
It’s the primary time Switzerland have overwhelmed Italy since Might 1993, ending a run of 11 video games and not using a win on this fixture.
Switzerland will now await the winners of England vs Slovakia within the final eight.
Listed here are the total participant scores from Saturday’s conflict in Berlin:
Switzerland vs Italy participant scores
Switzerland (3-4-3)
Yann Sommer – 6/10 – Was pressured into only one save. Composed on the ball.
Fabian Schar – 7/10 – Bought fortunate with a header that got here off his personal put up within the second half, however was in any other case rock-solid and picked up.
Manuel Akanji – 8/10 – Largely wonderful on the ball and made a few important blocks and interceptions. Reads the sport so nicely.
Ricardo Rodriguez – 7/10 – As dependable and stable as he all the time is for Switzerland at main tournaments.
Michel Aebischer – 8/10 – Picked up his third direct aim involvement of the event (1g/2a) together with his help for Vargas’ second-half stunner. Has been considered one of Switzerland’s finest gamers at Euro 2024 together with his wonderful supply.
Remo Freuler – 9/10 – Took his aim brilliantly with a darting run into the field and composed end, getting the Swiss going. Appeared a continuing menace and in addition labored laborious with out the ball, making two tackles, 5 recoveries, two clearances and an interception.
Switzerland lead Italy! ??
Nottingham Forest’s Remo Freuler with an important aim in Berlin. #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #SUITA pic.twitter.com/YoOiONaZL9
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Granit Xhaka – 9/10 – One other beautifully commanding efficiency from the previous Arsenal man. Created a match-high three probabilities and accomplished extra passes (94) than every other participant, 16 of which went into the attacking third. Management and composure in buckets.
Fabian Rieder – 8/10 – Had received extra duels (7) than every other participant on the pitch by the point he was introduced off. Nearly scored a deserved aim with a free-kick that had Donnarumma scrambling within the first half.
Ruben Vargas – 9/10 – Italy couldn’t deal with his tempo in any respect. Deserved his beautiful aim when it got here having already offered the help for Freuler’s opener.
RUBEN VARGAS WHAT A GOAL
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Breel Embolo – 7/10 – Offered an honest point of interest for Switzerland however nonetheless appears a bit brief on health. Missed an important likelihood one-on-one after breaking behind the Italian defence however fired his shot straight at Donnarumma.
Dan Ndoye – 8/10 – Prompted havoc together with his tempo and directness, giving Darmian nightmares. Tried 4 pictures, created one likelihood and had 5 touches within the opposition field.
Substitutes:
Steven Zuber (71′, for Vargas) – 7/10 – Appeared composed to assist Switzerland see out the sport.
Leonidas Stergiou (71′, for Rieder) – 7/10 – Defended nicely on the finish.
Vincent Sierro (77′, for Ndoye) – 5/10 – Didn’t get going.
Kwadwo Duah (77′, for Embolo) – 5/10 – Didn’t get into the sport.
Renato Steffen (90′, for Aebischer) – N/A – Introduced on on the finish.
Italy (4-3-3)
Gianluigi Donnarumma – 5/10 – Made a great cease early on to disclaim Embolo. Will maybe be barely disillusioned in his efforts on the Freuler aim.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo – 6/10 – Sloppy on the ball at instances however no less than fared higher than Darmian on the other flank.
Gianluca Mancini – 5/10 – Didn’t adequately stand in for the suspended Riccardo Calafiori. Positioning left a lot to be desired.
Alessandro Bastoni – 5/10 – Appeared a bit misplaced with out Calafiori, with whom he’s fashioned a wonderful partnership.
Matteo Darmian – 3/10 – Given an actual runaround by Ndoye, regarded manner off the tempo. Was additionally far too sluggish on the ball, getting caught out a few instances.
Bryan Cristante – 5/10 – Began nicely however couldn’t preserve that degree. Was outplayed by the Swiss in midfield.
Nicolo Fagioli – 4/10 – Was considered one of Italy’s finest gamers within the first half with some slick, progressive passing. Nonetheless, threw away all his nice work with an inexplicable mistake giving the ball away for Switzerland’s second aim from the second-half kick-off. Did he miss the memo that his teammates had gone lengthy?
Nicolo Barella – 6/10 – Performed some vibrant, harmful passes early on and appeared to be asserting himself nicely, however took a knock which restricted his affect. Introduced off simply after the hour mark.
Federico Chiesa – 6/10 – Appeared like the one Italian able to driving on the Swiss defence and accomplished a match-high 4 dribbles, however was manner off together with his closing ball.
Gianluca Scamacca – 2/10 – Was he even on the pitch? Truly managed to hit the put up within the second half but it surely was about the one factor he did.
Stephan El Shaarawy – 5/10 – A few promising bursts early on however light extremely rapidly. Didn’t create an opportunity or try a shot, so no shock he was introduced off at half-time.
Substitutes:
Mattia Zaccagni (46′, for El Shaarawy) – 7/10 – Undoubtedly improved Italy. One of many few from his nation that may go away this event with any form of pleasure.
Mateo Retegui (64′, for Barella) – 3/10 – Failed to finish a single cross. One shot from distance was his solely significant contribution.
Andrea Cambiaso (75′, for Darmian) – 6/10 – Did higher than Darmian, although that wasn’t a excessive commonplace to fulfill.
Lorenzo Pellegrini (75′, for Cristante) – 6/10 – Appeared brighter than Cristante however didn’t have sufficient time.
Davide Frattesi (86′, for Fagioli) – 5/10 – Didn’t get into the sport, wanted extra time.
