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90’+7′End of the match HUNGARY-SWITZERLAND 1-3! Switzerland beats Hungary and leads Germany with three points in group A.4.56pm
90’+5′Breel Embolo is the second Swiss player capable of scoring at least one goal in three editions of major international tournaments, between the European Championships and the World Cup, after Xherdan Shaqiri (five).5.08pm
90’+3′GOAL! Hungary-SWITZERLAND 1-3! Embolo network. Sommer throws deep for Embolo. Orban, in an attempt to anticipate the Monaco striker in the attacking midfield, heads the ball to the Swiss number 7 who controls the ball, enters the penalty area and beats Gulacsi with a delicious lob.5.41pm
90′The referee concedes five minutes of added time. 4.51pm
90′Corner kick from the right by Rieder to the near post. Szoboszlai, on his way, thwarts the possible threat.4.49pm
87′
WARNING for Bolla. The defender carelessly knocks down Amdouni in an attempt to recover the ball in the midfield.4.51pm
86′Freuler exits and Sierro enters. Fifth substitution for Switzerland.4.45pm
86′Ndoye exits and Rieder enters. Fourth substitution for Switzerland.4.45pm
83′Ndoye, launched by Xhaka, controls the ball in the penalty area on the right and tries to kick but Dardai opposes, neutralizing his shot.4.42pm
82′Sallai looks deep for Varga. Schar keeps good guard, anticipating the Hungarian attacker.4.40pm
79′
Szalai exits, Dárdai enters. Fourth substitution for Hungary.4.38pm
79′Kerkez exits, Ádám enters. Third substitution for Hungary.4.37pm
78′Hungary believes it. Rossi’s team is persistently pushing forward in an attempt to equalize.4.36pm
75′Amdouni controls a loose ball in the area but Gulacsi is attentive and takes the ball away from him.4.35pm
74′Vargas exits and Embolo enters. Third substitution for Switzerland.4.31pm
72′
Corner kick from the left by Varga for the header in the center of the area by Schar. The ball ends up not far from the post to the left of the Hungarian goalkeeper Gulacsi.4.30pm
71′Ndoye centers from the left and shoots towards the goal. Orban, on his way, deflects the ball to the back.4.30pm
69′WARNING for Szalai. The Hungarian defender, in an attempt to recover the ball on the left flank, pushes Ndoye in a foul manner and is penalized by the referee.4.28pm
68′Widmer exits and Stergiou enters. Second substitution for Switzerland.4.26pm
68′Duah exits and Amdouni enters. First substitution for Switzerland.4.26pm
67′
A goes out. Nagy enters Kleinheisler. Second substitution for Hungary.4.26pm
66′GOAL! HUNGARY-Switzerland 1-2! Varga network. Wonderful cross by Szoboszlai from the left wing for the winning header diving to the far post by the Hungarian center forward. Hungary is back in the game again.4.25pm
63′Precise cross from the left midfield by Sallai for Varga’s header in the center of the area. The Hungarian center forward wastes the opportunity by sending the ball to the back from an excellent position.4.22pm
62′Switzerland lowered the pace of their play. The Swiss are trying to save energy and manage the double advantage.4.21pm
59′WARNING for Freuler. The Bologna midfielder gets in badly late on Szoboszlai, committing a foul.4.18pm
58′
Central descent by Ndoye who reaches the edge of the area and shoots: the Swiss player’s attempt ends up far from the goal defended by Gulacsi.4.17pm
57′Corner kick taken short by Hungary. The Hungarians, after a series of passes, waste the opportunity to become dangerous by sending the ball into a throw-in.4.15pm
54′Vargas, excellently served by Xhaka in the penalty area, shoots to the near post. Gulacsi was not surprised and neutralized the low shot from the Augusta player.4.13pm
51′Hungary’s forward attempt with Szoboszlai. The Hungarian number 10 controls the ball on the edge of the area but shoots badly towards the back. The referee lets the action conclude and then signals that the action was tainted by Sallai’s previous offside.4.14pm
48′Xhaka finds Duah in the center of the area: the Swiss attacker shoots with first intention, challenging Gulacsi at the near post. The Hungarian goalkeeper takes refuge in a corner kick.4.07pm
47′
Ndoye eradicates the ball from Szalai and penetrates the area. The offensive winger owned by Bologna fails to take advantage of the Hungarian defender’s blunder.4.05pm
46′Lang exits, Bolla enters. First substitution for Hungary.4.03pm
46′The second half of HUNGARY-SWITZERLAND begins. First ball of the second half managed by the Swiss.4.04pm
We’ll see if during the break the two coaches decide to change something on a tactical level. Rossi could make some substitutions in an attempt to recover the double disadvantage.4.01pm
Switzerland took the lead at half-time thanks to goals from Duah and Aebischer. The Swiss team dominated the first half, managing possession of the ball as best as possible and never allowing Hungary to become dangerous going forward. Yakin’s team, after the opening goal, managed the ball by continuously triggering their offensive players – among them, Vargas and Ndoye – also finding the doubling goal in the final with a splendid conclusion by Aebischer. On the other hand, the Hungarian team, led by Marco Rossi, struggled enormously to manage the pressing of their opponents, suffering the offensive initiatives of the Swiss for most of the first 45 minutes.4.19pm
45’+2′
End of the first half of HUNGARY-SWITZERLAND: 0-2. Yakin’s team deservedly closed the first half with a two-goal lead.3.49pm
45’+1′Michel Aebischer is the first Swiss player to score a goal and provide an assist in the same match at the European Championships.5.42pm
45′GOAL! Hungary-SWITZERLAND 0-2! Aebischer network. Action well constructed by Switzerland on the frontcourt and finalized by Aebischer. The Swiss number 20, excellently served by Freuler, returns and shoots from the edge of the area finding the bottom corner to the left of Gulacsi.
Look at the player profile Michel Aebischer4.08pm
45′Xhaka’s through ball for Ndoye’s shot in the penalty area. The Swiss offensive winger, instead of kicking on goal from a tight angle, tries to serve Duah without succeeding.3.46pm
42′Cross from the right wing to the far post by Duah. Fiola touches the ball with his head, sending it into a throw-in.3.43pm
40′
Free kick from the left by Szoboszlai for Orban’s header in the center of the area. The Hungarian central defender’s attempt was too weak to worry Sommer.3.44pm
37′Great play on the baseline! The Bologna player surpasses Szalai and wedges himself into the penalty area from the right but without managing to serve Duah. The Hungarian defense quickly clears the penalty area.3.39pm
36′Very long throw by Widmer to look for Freuler in the penalty area. Orban heads ahead of the Bologna midfielder.4.36pm
34′Ndoye tries again to put the ball in the middle of the area. Orban, on the trajectory, throws the ball into a throw-in.4.36pm
31′Corner kick from the right into the area by Szoboszlai. The Liverpool midfielder’s attempt was neutralized by the attentive Swiss defence.3.32pm
29′
Dangerous descent by Schar on the right! The Swiss defender enters the area and shoots, finding opposition from Orban. 3.31pm
26′Long throw from Orban to find Fiola on the right flank. Rodriguez heads ahead, anticipating the Hungarian winger.3.27pm
23′Switzerland continues to press high, not giving Hungary the chance to react. The Magyars seem to be in obvious difficulty.3.25pm
20′SWISS OPPORTUNITY! Wrong back pass by Szalai who gives the ball in the area to Vargas. The Swiss attacking midfielder shoots centrally and is quickly blocked by Gulacsi who comes out low.3.22pm
19′Swiss ball. Yakin’s team continues to manage the ball waiting to be able to hurt the opposing rearguard.3.20pm
17′
Corner kick from the left into the area by Rodriguez. The Hungarian defense is well positioned and clears the penalty area.3.19pm
15′Switzerland is crushing Hungary in their own half. The Swiss have the ball in the game.3.18pm
12′GOAL! Hungary-SWITZERLAND 0-1! Duah Network. Aebischer, well positioned in the attacking midfield, slots the ball into the area for the Ludogorec striker who, all alone in front of the outgoing Gulacsi, finds the Swiss lead with a shot that goes into the bottom corner to the right of the Hungarian goalkeeper. The referee had initially reported the Swiss number 18’s offside position, which was then corrected by VAR.5.45pm
10′Hungary’s restart finalized by Sallai. The Freiburg midfielder shoots powerfully from the edge of the area without managing to hit the target.3.11pm
7′Low cross from the left into the penalty area by Kerkez. Schar, on his way, moves the ball away, averting the possible threat.3.28pm
5′
WARNING for Widmer. The former Udinese player knocks out Kerkez near the opponent’s penalty area. 3.07pm
4′Excellent play by Ndoye on the right! The Swiss attacking winger beats Kerkez and tries to put the ball in the middle! The Hungarian defense clears the penalty area.3.34pm
2′Switzerland forward now! Aebischer receives the ball in the penalty area and tries to shoot but the referee recognizes the Bologna player’s offside position.3.03pm
1′The first half of HUNGARY-SWITZERLAND begins. The Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić referees the match.3.01pm
Murat Yakin opts for the same formation used by his opponents with Vargas and Ndoye varying across the midfield and ready to trigger the lone striker Duah. In the midfield, there are Freuler and Xhaka while Widmer and Aebischer occupy the lateral bands. In front of goalkeeper Sommer, we find the defensive trio made up of Schar, Akanji and Rodriguez.3.33pm
Marco Rossi chooses the 3-4-1-2 formation with Szalai, Orban and Lang in defense and the expert goalkeeper Gulacsi between the posts. In the middle of the field, Nagy joins Schafer with Fiola and Kerkez on the lateral lanes while Sallai and Szoboszlai operate in the attacking midfield behind the center forward Varga.2.48pm
3-4-2-1 also for Switzerland: Sommer – Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez – Widmer, Freuler, Xhaka, Aebischer – Vargas, Ndoye – Duah. Available: Mvogo, Kobel, Zesiger, Stergiou, Elvedi, Sierro, Jashari, Rieder, Shaqiri, Okafor, Embolo, Steffen, Amdouni.3.33pm
Here are the lineups: 3-4-2-1 for Hungary: Gulacsi – Lang, Orban, Szalai – Fiola, A.Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez – Sallai, Szoboszlai – Varga. Available: Dibusz, Szappanos, Dardai, Balogh, Botka, Nego, Styles, Z. Nagy, Gazdag, Kleinheisler, Kata, Bolla, Horvath, Csoboth, Adam.2.45pm
This will be only the second meeting between Hungary and Switzerland in a major international tournament, 86 years after their meeting in the quarter-finals of the 1938 FIFA World Cup, when Hungary won 2-0.2.43pm
At the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, the two teams are completing the warm-up phase. Both teams are looking for victory to start their adventure in the competition in the best possible way in a tricky group in which Germany and Scotland are also present.2.43pm
Welcome to the live coverage of the match between Hungary and Switzerland, a match valid for the first day of Group A of EURO 2024.2.42pm
