Niclas Fuellkrug scored a goal in the 92nd minute to prevent Germany from losing to Switzerland.
Switzerland and Germany drew 1-1 on Sunday night in Frankfurt in the third round match of Euro 2024 Group A.
Switzerland came very close to their first win over Germany in the competition. But Fuellkrug scored a nice header in extra minutes to tie the score at 1:1, which ended the interesting match.
Dan Ndoye gave Switzerland the lead in the 28th minute.
Fuellkrug was activated in the 76th minute, but in the 92nd minute he broke away in the area and hit a header correctly.
Germany has dominated the field. He had the ball 62 percent of the time, while he created a total of 18 chances. The Helvetians had only four cases. As for shots on goal, both representatives had three. And in the end Switzerland and Germany got one point each.
Germany has won the group with 7 points, while Switzerland advances to the round of XNUMX from the second position. There are five points.
Germany won 5:1 against Scotland and 2:0 against Hungary. But with Switzerland he had great trouble scoring.
Switzerland won 3:1 against Hungary and played 1:1 with Scotland.
Granit Xhaka led Switzerland's game. He stood out with his performance in the midfield. Switzerland's coach, Murat Yakin, decided not to activate the representative's star, Xherdan Shaqiri. Ardon Jashari also remained on the bench.
Xhaka: We can be proud of the performance
Granit Xhaka has appreciated Switzerland's performance against Germany. Germany equalized in extra time, while Xhaka was declared man of the match.
"I think when we see the Germans celebrating a draw, we can be proud of ourselves. It is not easy with teams like Germany. But the goal in extra minutes hurts. Of course, the opponent should also be complimented. But above all we should be proud of ourselves. Each has fought for each and run for the other. We have always said that it must be a very good day, that we must go to the limits. And when we do this we can beat everyone, Spain, Italy, Albania or Croatia can follow now", Xhaka told SRF.
He said that football is not only about playing with the ball. He emphasized that his strength is also when he plays against the ball.
"Many expect passes and things like that from me. But I can also play against the ball. The coach has prepared the team very well for this match. We have taken the first step and now we are looking at the round of 16 of the final," added Xhaka.
Moment of pride, Xhaka again player of the match
Granit Xhaka was declared the best player of the match between Switzerland and Germany. Xhaka is declared the best of the match at Euro 2024 for the second time. He was also declared the best in Switzerland's 3:1 victory over Hungary.
Germany has a lot of stars in its composition, but the star of Sunday was Granit Xhaka.
Germany draws
Germany tied the score at 1:1 in the match against Switzerland.
Niclas Fuellkrug scored in the 92nd minute.
Switzerland in the lead after the first half
The host of the European Championship, Germany, is being surprised in the match in Stuttgart.
After the first half, Switzerland leads 1:0 against Germany in the match of the third round of Group A.
Dan Ndoye scored the only goal in the 28th minute. Earlier, Germany had a goal disallowed for illegal interference.
Germany is shocked, Switzerland in the lead
Switzerland has taken a 1:0 lead over Germany. Dan Ndoye scored for 1:0 in the 28th minute.
Germany's goal is disallowed
Germany sent the ball into the net but the referee canceled it after reviewing the situation in VAR.
So the result in the match against Switzerland remains 0:0.
Robert Andrich scored in the 17th minute. He scored with a shot from distance, thanks to the faint intervention of the goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
But VAR saved Switzerland.
(19:47) - Shaqiri does not start again in Switzerland
Murat Yakin surprised again with the decision for Xherdan Shaqiri.
Although he scored a super goal against Scotland, the Swiss star does not start against Germany, in the match that starts at 21:00.
Granit Xhaka is the starter and captain.
