Switzerland, who defeated Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, became the first quarter-finalist in 31 years.

The first quarter-finalist of Euro 2024 was determined with the Switzerland-Italy match. Switzerland, who defeated their opponent with the goals of Freuler and Vargas in the round of 16, became the first quarter-finalist in the tournament.

SWITZERLAND DOMINATED THE MATCH FROM THE BEGINNING

In the first half of the match played at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Switzerland largely controlled the game. The Swiss developed dangerous attacks on the Italian goal with a ball possession percentage exceeding 70%.

In the first serious opportunity, Embolo failed to pass goalkeeper Donnarumma in the 24th minute. Switzerland, who found their goal with Freuler in the 37th minute, ended the first half 1-0 ahead.

Italy, the reigning champion, showed a distant image from its glorious days and did not appear much in the opponent's goal and could not make accurate shots.

Switzerland, who started the second half with a goal, increased the lead to two with Vargas, who scored in the 46th minute. Italy, who could shoot their first accurate shot in the 73rd minute, hit the post twice with Schar's own goal and Scamacca's shot. Switzerland, who could not create a suffocating pressure in the remaining part of the match against Italy, maintained the score and advanced to the last 8 teams with a 2-0 victory.

VARGAS SHINED IN THE MATCH

Ruben Vargas was selected as the player of the match with his performance in Switzerland. Vargas played a key role in his team's victory with one goal and one assist.

ENGLAND-SLOVAKIA MATCH WINNER IS EXPECTED

Switzerland will face the winner of the England-Slovakia match in the quarter-finals.

The England-Slovakia match will be played tomorrow at 19:00 CET at the AufSchalke Arena in Gelsenkirchen. Switzerland, waiting for their opponent, will play the quarter-final match on July 6th.

BACK-TO-BACK QUARTER-FINALS

The Swiss National Team, coached by Murat Yakın, achieved the success of reaching the quarter-finals for the second consecutive time in the European Championship.

Participating in the tournament for the 6th time, Switzerland secured a quarter-final ticket for the second time after EURO 2020. Switzerland, who bid farewell to the group stage in EURO 1996, 2004, and 2008, was eliminated in the round of 16 in EURO 2016.

DEFENDING CHAMPION ELIMINATED

The defending champion Italy was eliminated in the round of 16 of EURO 2024. The Italians, who reached at least the quarter-finals in the previous 4 tournaments, were disappointed this time.

"Gli Azzurri" reached the quarter-finals in EURO 2008 and 2016, the final in EURO 2012, and finally won the championship in EURO 2020.

31 YEARS LATER, FIRST VICTORY

Switzerland managed to defeat Italy after 31 years. Switzerland, who won their previous victory against their opponent with a score of 1-0 in the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifiers played in 1993, also won 2-0 in the Euro 2024 round of 16.

With this result, Switzerland won against Italy after 11 matches.