Ruben Vargas scored a goal and set up another. Granit Xhaka played another stable match in the midfield, while Switzerland achieved a great victory.
On Saturday afternoon in Berlin, Switzerland eliminated the reigning European champions, Italy.
The Helvetians won 2:0 against the Azzurri in the first leg of the round of 2024 at Euro XNUMX.
Switzerland was in top form in the group stage and continued the same against Italy. Meanwhile, Italy barely made it through the group, but will leave Germany after just one game in the knockout stage.
For Switzerland, it is the first victory over Italy after 31 years. Throughout history, Italy has dominated the confrontations with Switzerland, but it was different on Saturday.
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Remo Freuler scored for 1:0 in the 37th minute. Vargas was assisting.
At the start of the second half, Vargas scored for 2:0. And Murat Yakini's representative then managed the result until the end.
The Italians hit the post twice, but without seriously jeopardizing Switzerland's victory.
Granit Xhaka completed the match in Switzerland and dominated the midfield. Meanwhile, Xherdan Shaqiri and Ardon Jashari remained on the bench.
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For Switzerland, it is the second time that it advances to the quarter-finals of the European Championship.
