With goals from Duah, Aebischer and Embolo, the transalpines made a strong debut at Euro 2024 and won 3-1 against the Magyars. The shed was Varga’s work.
Switzerland got off to a good start Euro 2024 . The transalpine team showed solidity and comfortably beat Hungary, 3-1 taking an important step towards potential qualification for the round of 16 of the continental competition.
On paper, It was a crucial duel for two teams who aspire to reach the round of 16. . This especially takes into account Germany’s favoritism in the group, making securing points against the rest of the teams crucial.
Switzerland is already a constant in these cases. It is a team which, in recent times, has become accustomed to participating in World Cups or participating in Euros. Without going any further, during the 2020 edition (organized in 2021 due to the pandemic), they eliminated favorite France on penalties. . Later, in the quarter-finals, they also brought Spain ahead on penalties, although they did not have the same effectiveness as against the Gauls.
Hungary, on the other hand, is far from its best era. Of course, they managed to be reborn, cementing the foundations that allowed them to be competitive. This is already his third consecutive Euro after ten editions without participation. However, The best generation in decades had a disappointing debut. They promised something more, but they couldn’t deliver against a hard-working team. Rossocrociatiwho counted on the presence of Ricardo Rodríguez, a player of Chilean origin.
From the start of the match, both teams showed an obvious proposition. The Magyars ignored the ball and looked to do damage directly with quick transitions. An essentially vertical game. Meanwhile, the Swiss showed more patience to elaborate and desire to play. The balloon didn’t burn them. So it didn’t take long for them to do damage.
They broke the score just 12 minutes into the match. After a superb clearance from Michel Aebischer for Kwadwo Duah, which he defined magnificently. The celebrations had to wait because, at first, the coin was rejected due to an advanced position. However, the referee pointed the finger at the midfielder after a VAR review. The 27-year-old London-born striker scored in his first official match for the national team.
Switzerland began to show its game against a lethargic rival, who could not do much. They deserved better, but it was only at the end that the difference seen on the pitch was able to materialize. In the 45th minute the second arrived. After a superb collective game where they moved the ball from one side to the other, Aebischer established himself as one of the figures with a tight mid-range shot. He also became the first Swiss player to score and provide an assist in a European Cup duel. Nice goal and 2-0 at half-time.
The pace of the match improved in the second half. Switzerland was still much superior, but did not take advantage in the first part of the second period. Hungary realized it could. He let go more and tried something. Little by little, they grew up and began to process the grief. Thus, in the 66th minute, the delivery of Barnabás Varga arrived . The attacker had already warned with a stick. Then, thanks to an incredible pass from Szoboszlai, he scored in added time for a team that was doing everything.
Hungary came out looking for an equalizer. They had several approaches, but it wasn’t enough and they lost momentum again. In fact, another score came from Switzerland. In reductions, Breel Embolo took advantage of a big mistake by Orban . The defender left a clearance short and the attacker scored on Gulacsi.
The Hungarians were unable to respond to those who considered them one of the revelations of the tournament, while Switzerland presented their credentials to place themselves in Group A and access the Euro 2024 phase.
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