L’Italia say goodbye to Euro 2024: in the match valid for the round of 16 of Euro 2024Luciano’s training Shoulder pads loses 2-0 against Swiss.
The choices of the two CTs
Swiss which presents itself with the well-established 3-4-3 (3-4-2-1 if necessary) with Sommer in goal, Schar, Akanji and Rodriguez forming the back trio. On the outside there is room for Rieder and Aebischer, with Xhaka and Freuler in the middle. Vargas and Ndoye forward in support of Embolo. Luciano Spallettiafter some doubts on the eve of the match, opts for 4-3-3 with Donnarumma in goal, Darmian, Bastoni, Mancini and Dimarco to make up the defensive department. In midfield Fagioli from the 1st minute in the control room, alongside him Cristante and Barella. The attacking trident confirms the rumors of the last few days: there is El Shaarawy together with Scamacca and Chiesa. Retegui from the bench.
The match
Italy in the classic blue uniform, Switzerland also in the traditional jersey. First ball from the Swiss team, the first opportunity goes to Embolo. In the 1st minute a corner was immediately awarded to Switzerland and the Azzurri’s rearguard was able to block it well. The first few minutes were Swiss in colour, with Italy struggling to get going again. In the 5th minute, dubious contact in the Italian penalty area, the referee allows the game to be played. In the 6th minute, a personal action by El Shaarawy, an attacking foul on Ndoye. Italy in difficulty in dribbling, as happened in the group stage. First 15′ without any particular scoring opportunities. In the 19th minute, a great opportunity for Di Lorenzo who, however, had restarted offside. In the 23rd minute, a sensational opportunity for Switzerland: Ndoye shoots from close range, excellent response from Donnarumma.
In the 26th minute Chiesa tries, a shot blocked by the Swiss defence. The first half hour without any particular shocks, more Switzerland than Italy. At 35′ the first yellow of the match: it’s for Barella, tactical foul. In the 37th minute Switzerland took the lead Freuler: Swiss central pocket, the Bologna midfielder controls well and beats Donnarumma who can do nothing for the 1-0 Switzerland. In the 45th minute El Shaarawy was also booked for a foul by Schar. The first half ends 1-0 for Switzerland. An ugly Italy. One minute into the second half and Switzerland doubled their lead: great goal by Vargas who curls the ball and brings the match to 2-0. At 52′ Italy is one step away from scoring: or rather, an own goal. Because Schar deflects a header towards his own goal, the ball caresses the post with Sommer who could only pray. Italy is not turning, zero conviction and zero motivation: at 73′ Scamacca wastes a chance from two steps and hits the post. Switzerland controls the final part of the match and goes to the quarter-finals. Defeat for the Azzurri at the end of a horrendous performance.
