Losing weakly to Switzerland, Italy becomes former champion at Euro
Báo Dân trí•29/06/2024
(Dan Tri) - Italy caused a big disappointment when they lost 0-2 to Switzerland. With this result, the team in blue has become the former champion of Euro.
After "near-death" in the Euro 2024 group stage, Italy changed their appearance when entering the round of 16 against Switzerland. Coach Spalletti changed half of the starting lineup in this match. However, the Azzurri still could not change their rather lifeless playing style. Against the underdog Switzerland, Italy was completely outclassed in both halves. It was understandable that they suffered a 0-2 defeat. Switzerland celebrates their ticket to the quarter-finals (Photo: UEFA). Entering the match, Switzerland stunned Italy by attacking right after the opening whistle. They exploited Italy's right wing, where Giovanni Di Lorenzo was defending. In the group stage, Di Lorenzo played quite poorly and Switzerland studied this very carefully. In the 38th minute, from an attack on this wing, Ruben Vargas made a pass to Remo Freuler to finish into the opponent's net, opening the score for Switzerland. At the beginning of the second half, also from an attack on Italy's right wing, Switzerland scored the second goal. In the 46th minute, Ruben Vargas made a superb curling shot, leaving goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma helpless, helping Switzerland lead 2-0. Italy's overwhelming disappointment (Photo: Getty). After conceding two goals, Italy went on a rampage. However, they played rather lifelessly and did not cause much trouble for the Swiss defense. The Azzurri's biggest mark in the second half was Gianluca Scamacca hitting the post. That was all Italy could muster. They lost 0-2 and became the former champions of the Euro. After the victory over Italy, Switzerland will face the winner of the England-Slovakia match in the quarter-finals.
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