Dominant Switzerland does not reward itself

Both teams have big goals at the European Championships. While the Swiss are waiting for their first quarter-finals at a major event in 67 years, the “Dragons” want to take advantage of their role as outsiders and surprise as much as possible like they did at the 2016 European Championship, when the final destination was only in the semi-finals against eventual European champions Portugal (0:2).

Switzerland, which was still unbeaten in 2021, relied on dominant football from the start, which gave coach Vladimir Petkovic's team over 65 percent possession of the ball at times. The Welsh, on the other hand, relied on their defensive organization and their strength in the transition game. The Welsh were hoping for the decisive moments in the game from captain Gareth Bale and recovered hope Daniel James.

However, the clear superiority of the Swiss meant that there was a lack of final consequence in the end. Despite the increased chances, nothing came of it for the Swiss in the first 45 minutes; the Welsh defensive bulwark knew how to skilfully keep the Swiss' spaces narrow. As the game progressed, Switzerland was slowly able to break away from the opponent's grip and had a few scoring opportunities, especially through standard situations or high balls into the penalty area. Benfica striker Haris Seferovic in particular put himself in the spotlight several times, but ultimately was unable to give the Swiss the lead they now deserved. Embolo takes the lead - Moore from nowhere Right at the start of the second half, Gladbach's Breel Embolo had a great chance, but was denied by Wales keeper Ward's great reaction. At the ensuing corner, it was Embolo again who was able to prevail in the aerial duel against Roberts and finally nodded into the left corner from five meters (49'). As a result, the Swiss repeatedly appeared extremely dangerous in front of the opponent's goal, but they were unable to extend their lead any further. Scored the Swiss opening goal: Breel Embolo. © APA/afp / DAN MULLAN

In a phase of the game in which Switzerland had decided to manage the result and were staggered deep in their own half, Kieffer Moore took his chance after a short corner and headed the all-important equalizer from eight meters (74th). Switzerland, which had slipped into a passive role, rose up again in the final minutes and celebrated briefly. Joker Gavranovic's goal was subsequently canceled by the video referee due to an offside position (85th).

In the end it remained a 1-1 draw. Wales thus punished the Swiss, who had been dominant and superior for long periods. After Italy's victory over Turkey yesterday The Azzurri are leading Group A ahead of Wales and Switzerland, while Turkey is currently in last place. 1st matchday, group A Wales – Switzerland 1-1 0:1 Embolo (49th), 1:1 Moore (74th) More games on Saturday Group B

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Dominant Switzerland does not reward itself

After the start on Friday between Italy and Turkey, the second game in Group A continued on Saturday. Switzerland and Wales met in Baku. However, the offensively oriented Confederates bit their teeth against the Welsh bulwark in the 1-1 draw.

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