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Quote from: KTChampions on June 29, 2024, 02:17:44 PM

Yes, Italy lost in almost all components of the game, the statistics of the game (with equal ball possession) are as follows:

Shots - 16:9
Shots on target - 4:1
Corners - 4:6

Italy looked like a team without a plan, Switzerland were better.
Now Switzerland will play with the winner of the England-Slovakia pair, and if England defeats Slovakia, then great difficulties await them in the game with Switzerland, they will be favorites, but very slightly ones.

I have always said that Switzerland are a team to beat, it was very sad to see Italy face them at this moment. One thing I watched about this Switzerland is the fact that they perfectly hold on to the ball very. Against Germany they frustrate them and immediately that caught my eyes I was like any team facing them will suffer. Against Italy I thought the Italians will go for a more compact midfield to stop them from recycling their game and playing at their rethym but Italian midfield couldn’t stand up to them and that’s what made them lose the match.

The Italians were waiting for long balls and that wasn’t coming. If any of the other nations should face this Switzerland team at moment they need to match them energy to energy. A marauding wingback will be needed to keep their own wingers on check. The England team or even the Slovakia will not be able to match them to me

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Switzerland really silenced the Italian fans today by winning the match 2-0 without reply. I actually didn’t expect Italy to lose today’s match considering Italy were the favourites to win but in reality it didn’t happen so Switzerland deserved to celebrate their victory today after producing more good attacks in today’s match. And it looks like in the other matches in the round of 16 this time there will be more surprises from teams who are not the favourites to win.

Switzerland played really impressively and I think they can be a dark horse at Euro 2024. Their appearance is quite consistent, and as we saw they were not only good tonight, but they also performed well when they managed to hold Germany to a draw in their previous match. Switzerland will play against the winner of the match between England and Slovakia in the quarter-finals and I think Switzerland will once again have a big chance to win the match.

I am so disappointed at Italy today because not only did Switzerland humiliated them, they also outplayed them. I saw the signs in their encounter with Croatia which they almost lost if not that they were lucky to get that last minute goal by Mattia Zaccagni. Today Italy have confirmed that something was not right with the team as their weakness have been exposed. I had actually thought they would be able to win or at least secure a draw and take the match to extra time but I guess I would have lost my money if I had backed my expectations with a bet on them.

I think any one who understands good football very well wouldn't trust the performance of Italy to pick them to win against Switzerland, from the group stage
Switzerland performance was amazing and they have got a lot of players who are fast, skillful and hungry to score goals unlike the Italian side who managed to make it to the group side after a late equalizer against Croatia in their last group stage match. The game today did not only expose the weakness of the defense of Italy it also shows how the team has dropped from as they were totally outplayed by the Switzerland players, the first goal came as a surprise to me but watching them score the second goal from that angle I knew there was no coming back in the game, you are lucky you did not place any bet Italy would have given you a heart break with their poor performance.

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Quote from: skarais on June 29, 2024, 02:12:50 PM

The first round of the match between Germany vs Denmark has started. I don't expect a surprise like the previous match involving Switzerland vs Italy. Germany looks more convincing to win the match considering their performance in the group stage, but the round of 16 is certainly more difficult because every team will do everything to win the match.

So far Germany is one of the most productive teams in the group stage, so I think they will get at least 2 goals in the round of 16 match against Denmark. Germany is the favourite, but however we cannot underestimate Denmark in any way. I'll take a place to watch.

It can be said on paper for Germany to win over Denmark but we don't know how long this surprise will exist, it's just that since the start of the game Germany still continues to press the attacks that I see, while Switzerland vs Italy because I don't expect anything so far Italy is difficult to score so naturally lose to Switzerland.

Germany is still more of a favorite club to win this EURO although Denmark will not let it go, I think Germany will not let this be the same as Italy and yes indeed the difference is very far so I can't compare, this time just want Germany to win easily more than two goals.

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Quote from: Gencecikmen on June 29, 2024, 01:02:34 PM

Switzerland defeated Italy 2-0 in the Euro 2024 match, becoming the first team to reach the quarter-finals and defeating Italy after 31 years. Switzerland dominated the game from start to finish, effectively pressing Italy and denying them any significant chances. Italy managed their first accurate shot on goal in the 73rd minute.

Yes, Italy lost in almost all components of the game, the statistics of the game (with equal ball possession) are as follows:

Shots - 16:9
Shots on target - 4:1
Corners - 4:6

Italy looked like a team without a plan, Switzerland were better.
Now Switzerland will play with the winner of the England-Slovakia pair, and if England defeats Slovakia, then great difficulties await them in the game with Switzerland, they will be favorites, but very slightly ones.

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The first round of the match between Germany vs Denmark has started. I don't expect a surprise like the previous match involving Switzerland vs Italy. Germany looks more convincing to win the match considering their performance in the group stage, but the round of 16 is certainly more difficult because every team will do everything to win the match.

So far Germany is one of the most productive teams in the group stage, so I think they will get at least 2 goals in the round of 16 match against Denmark. Germany is the favourite, but however we cannot underestimate Denmark in any way. I'll take a place to watch.

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Such a domination by Switzerland though. Tongue

I didn't expect that much. It was like a replay of the Spain - Italy match in the group stage.

But Italy got what they deserved after having serious struggles. As far as I can see the supporters were also prepared for what was coming after watching their team this unwilling. Sad

Now it is guaranteed we are going to have a different champion than the last Euro.

Quote from: Gencecikmen on June 29, 2024, 02:02:08 PM

Both the second match of round of 16 of the Euro 2024 and the Germany-Denmark match, which is the second game today, will start soon. On one hand, Germany, which finished as the leader of Group A (including Switzerland, Hungary, and Scotland), collected 7 points with 2 wins and 1 draw. On the other side, Denmark completed all 3 matches in Group C (including England, Slovenia, and Serbia) with draws.

Germany: Neuer, Kimmich, Rüdiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum, Andrich, Kroos, Sane, Gündogan, Musiala, Havertz.

Denmark: Schmeichel, Andersen, Vestergaard, Christensen, Bah, Delaney, Hojbjerg, Maehle, Eriksen, Skov Olsen, Hojlund.

Germany started quick already.

They want this trophy so bad. Playing in your home country really makes difference. But of course it isn't the only thing helping Germany playing this focused. The Nagelsmann era is much better. They are regaining their power from the old times slowly...

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Switzerland showed a good tactical game in defeating Italy.
They did it well from all lines neatly. Compact between all lines including when kicking goals.
The tactics practiced by Switzerland against Italy were the same when they held Germany to a draw. In addition to Switzerland's good tactics, the victory over Italy also had something to do with Italy's performance in this tournament.

Congratulations to Switzerland and goodbye to Italy.

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Quote from: Sexylizzy2813 on June 29, 2024, 12:08:45 PM

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First 45 minutes gone and Italy don't have any shot on target should tell you how seriously Switzerland are taking their defense and I'm not surprised at such a statistics as the home side see doing all the pressing with a possession of 56% and more offense Italy's eighteen yard box. With how intense first half has been, it will mount more pressure on Italy to turn events to their favor in the second half else it will prove deadly.
I expected the game to be fierce, but I least expected the Italians to be pushed into the background and become so reckless to be causing so many fouls. Switzerland seem to be enjoying themselves but I hope they can maintain this confidence in the second half so that they can hit Italy where it hurts the most; eliminating them.

The first half has the Switzerland written all over it with the Italians playing as if they're leading by 4 goals to nil, it is disappointing coming from Italy. Never expected the game to be one sided, Italy are suppose to come out as the favorite in this encounter but they're not having what it takes to break the defense of the Switzerland team in the first half.
Although is not yet over, I just hope the leading team (Switzerland) won't let their guide down by giving Italy a chance to find the ball in the back of the net. I hope this first half will pass a message to other big nations who are playing against the smaller ones to be mindful of how they underrate their opponent before the kick off of the game, let's see what Italy has to offer in this second half.

I won't really blame the Italians for losing today. I mean if they hadn't lost and had managed a win, it will have become some sort of bragging rights that they have 29 wins to their belt and that despite the initial stubbornness of the Swiss, they (the Italians) were still able to silence them. At least history gets to be broken that in the last eleven games theyve played, Switzerland gets a resounding victory, silencing their opponents.
Another thing I feel got Switzerland the victory is they refused to get intimidated by Italy and their trickery. For the most part of the game, Italy found it difficult to hold the ball past two minutes. As if they were being too careful to make a mistake.
Fine win for Switzerland. Clean sheet and a chance to move to the next stage.

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Both the second match of round of 16 of the Euro 2024 and the Germany-Denmark match, which is the second game today, will start soon. On one hand, Germany, which finished as the leader of Group A (including Switzerland, Hungary, and Scotland), collected 7 points with 2 wins and 1 draw. On the other side, Denmark completed all 3 matches in Group C (including England, Slovenia, and Serbia) with draws.

Germany: Neuer, Kimmich, Rüdiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum, Andrich, Kroos, Sane, Gündogan, Musiala, Havertz.

Denmark: Schmeichel, Andersen, Vestergaard, Christensen, Bah, Delaney, Hojbjerg, Maehle, Eriksen, Skov Olsen, Hojlund.

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I can't believe that the Italians are the reigning Champions but doesn't look like one with how they have been managing is not like the guys we saw last time back in 2020 and they haven't been seen a the favorite since the beginning of this tournament, although some players have left the national team but no better replacement and I must say that I love the way the Switzerland are playing today, it is impressive.
They are really good with and without the ball, all the players knows what to do and where to be when they are trying to get the ball, talking about Switzerland. If they continue like this I believe their opponent will be very aware of the danger they can cause, that's if Switzerland manage to qualify but to me is already done, Italy can't come back from this 2nil at the moment because they're just unlucky and they don't seem to be sharp with the ball.

Italy was deserved. Italy showed a poor performance, but Spalletti is the main problem here. For what use do spalletti serve fagioli as a starting line-up? Fagioli just returned from his ban; thus, I'm not sure why Spalletti used him.
In this game, Pellegrini, Cristante, and Scamacca are absolutely clueless. Clearly, Switzerland dominated the game against Italy, which concerned me at the group level, and they demonstrated their true quality.

I would not blame the coach in this loose of the Italy side because the manager did all he can but those guys you mentioned can't play as a unit, in fact the whole players who started the game, so they just have to run round the pitch without knowing the next thing to do and if they were lucky to win this game against Switzerland they can never get past any team they come against because they don't understand themselves. So the coach don't know how to balance the game after seeing the messed up players he started, he just have to let it go and accept defeat.

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Italy's lack of strong attackers makes scoring increasingly challenging for the team, as they struggle to generate opportunities. Italy hardly puts pressure on Switzerland's players and generates too many backpasses. Italy is losing her winning mindset at last.

Scamacca is the only mobile player on the pitch for Italy while the Juventus player Chiesa, he was awful today and it got me surprised that he could not do those things he used to do while playing for the old ladies, I believe they have to go back sit down and watch their mistakes maybe come back better in any major tournament.

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Switzerland really silenced the Italian fans today by winning the match 2-0 without reply. I actually didn’t expect Italy to lose today’s match considering Italy were the favourites to win but in reality it didn’t happen so Switzerland deserved to celebrate their victory today after producing more good attacks in today’s match. And it looks like in the other matches in the round of 16 this time there will be more surprises from teams who are not the favourites to win.

Switzerland played really impressively and I think they can be a dark horse at Euro 2024. Their appearance is quite consistent, and as we saw they were not only good tonight, but they also performed well when they managed to hold Germany to a draw in their previous match. Switzerland will play against the winner of the match between England and Slovakia in the quarter-finals and I think Switzerland will once again have a big chance to win the match.

I am so disappointed at Italy today because not only did Switzerland humiliated them, they also outplayed them. I saw the signs in their encounter with Croatia which they almost lost if not that they were lucky to get that last minute goal by Mattia Zaccagni. Today Italy have confirmed that something was not right with the team as their weakness have been exposed. I had actually thought they would be able to win or at least secure a draw and take the match to extra time but I guess I would have lost my money if I had backed my expectations with a bet on them.

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Germany national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann make some rotation with current players starting line up against Denmark few minutes later, due yellow card accumulation made Jonathan Tah as partner for Antonio Rüdiger must be absent and his position replacing by Nico Schlotterbeck. Other interested with attacking line position usually Julian Nagelsmann always playing the Bayern Leverkusen winger Florian Wirtz on the first minutes but in this match against Denmark put him on the bench and give opportunity for Leroy Sané playing on the first minutes.

Not change significant yet on other position with Kai Havertz keep playing on the first minutes as central forward and seems Julian Nagelsmann most trust him than giving opportunity for Germany top scorer awhile Niclas Füllkrug get regular position.

Germany's starting line up

https://x.com/DFB_Team_EN/status/1807109300550095288/photo/1

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Quote from: Velvet78 on June 29, 2024, 01:19:42 PM

What a poor performance by Italy! Sad

They changed very much in 4 years since Euro 2020, but in a negative way unfortunately. They couldn't do much today.

Congrats to Switzerland fans at the same time of course. They played fearlessly, without hesitation. They were really good in the group stage already you know. That was a sign they weren't joking at all.

From now on we are all going to concentrate on the last game of the night. I assume many of you are expecting Germany to win without doubt just like me.

After going through the group stages of this year Euro competition, I understood the abnormality in the competition. When I saw France suffer and including England and other strong countries, I knew something fishy was cooking. I wasn't so surprised in the elimination of Italy because they have not been themselves for some time after the last Euro. The worst thing that Germany will do to themselves this night is to underrate Denmark. In the recent time the meeting between Denmark and the Germany has ended in draws except one that Denmark had to win Germany. So Germany does not even have a beautiful record against Denmark. Who knows if this is the year of the underdogs. I said this because, if Southgate does not change pattern England might not move to the next stage. If France does not put themselves together they might not also move to the next stage. And if by mistake Germany is eliminated this night, know that this euro is open to anybody to win. I am so much Happy when big countries and big names are eliminated early enough in competitions. Although I missed the match between Italy and Switzerland but I will not miss the one between Germany and Denmark starting in 5 minutes time.

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Their solid defense couldn't stop a goal from the Switzerland attackers, and the Italy defenders are not well coordinated since because they have already conceded a goal with two shots on goals in the first half, meanwhile their attack are yet to register a shot in the match

Their defense isn't good but still better than their midfield and attacking systems but their performance in the first half can be described as very poor and terrible. Switzerland deserve with the goal after create high ball possession and break Italy too many parts. There is no good bond among Italy players and their coach Spaletti will have to do more than one substitution at start of the second half.

It was nothing short of a poor tactical application from Spaletti, the defense from the Italian side in this game, the midfield and attacking forward wasn't of anything better either, there was a lack of confidence about how they performed. The Swiss were just the better side in the game, gave an absolute performance with a dripping intensity and pressure. It was a deserving win right from the first half the signs were there...

Next game tonight is that of the host nation Germany vs Denmark which am optimistic about Germany outplaying Denmark to get into the next round. Not saying it going to be an easy game but Germany would have to win

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I can't believe that the Italians are the reigning Champions but doesn't look like one with how they have been managing is not like the guys we saw last time back in 2020 and they haven't been seen a the favorite since the beginning of this tournament, although some players have left the national team but no better replacement and I must say that I love the way the Switzerland are playing today, it is impressive.
They are really good with and without the ball, all the players knows what to do and where to be when they are trying to get the ball, talking about Switzerland. If they continue like this I believe their opponent will be very aware of the danger they can cause, that's if Switzerland manage to qualify but to me is already done, Italy can't come back from this 2nil at the moment because they're just unlucky and they don't seem to be sharp with the ball.

I agree that Switzerland was a much more organized team than Italy. In general, if Italy don't have Donnaruma they would not have reached this stage, but unfortunately Donnaruma did not learn to score goals, and apparently there is no one else in the national team to do it.
Switzerland is legitimate to go further and I think is one of the main contenders for victory at this Euro.
Even more strange are the odds that were before the match, when the odds on Italy's victory were 2.5, and on Switzerland's victory 3.4, and those who were not afraid and bet on Switzerland could make good money.

The Italy team is not complete because they only have a good goalkeeper but players to score and protect the goalkeeper isn't there, if it was back then when they have Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini in the defense line their opponent can't find it easy to pass these two guys and they did very well but now the back is just open and you'd agree with me that Italy was lucky to qualify from the group stage.
It was as if the Italians never had any game plan in this encounter on like the Switzerland, things was working for them the way they planned it and if they had to play against either England or Slovakia I believe they will make it more difficult for either of them. They (Switzerland) will be more aggressive in the next game because the more a team advances into the next stage their style of play improve even the confidence too.

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Quote from: Velvet78 on June 29, 2024, 01:19:42 PM

What a poor performance by Italy! Sad

They changed very much in 4 years since Euro 2020, but in a negative way unfortunately. They couldn't do much today.

Congrats to Switzerland fans at the same time of course. They played fearlessly, without hesitation. They were really good in the group stage already you know. That was a sign they weren't joking at all.

From now on we are all going to concentrate on the last game of the night. I assume many of you are expecting Germany to win without doubt just like me.

The inaugural match of the last 16 has surprised us today with the defeat obtained by Italy, what you said is indeed very true because indeed as a favorite team, of course Italy is not able to meet the high expectations of its fans at the moment, Italy who came with the status of the defending champion of the euro from the beginning of course the favorite to be able to go far in euro 2024, but no one expected that when the majority of the Italian squad dominated by star players actually had to lose embarrassingly from Switzerland who did have to struggle to qualify for the round of 16, Italy this year has experienced a significant decline in performance and even Spalletti who was expected to be able to continue the positive trend from Mancini actually failed.

Switzerlandgame today surprised me because as an underdog team against Italy, they were able to pressure Italy from the start of the match but the many misses of communication that occurred between the Swiss attackers made them have to wait until the 37th minute to score, in today match it is quite visible if Italy loses from all fronts so it is very deserving for Switzerland to win today match.
Today next match between Germany and Denmark, will we also see surprises happen in that match?

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Quote from: abhiseshakana on June 29, 2024, 01:11:17 PM

Switzerland played really impressively and I think they can be a dark horse at Euro 2024. Their appearance is quite consistent, and as we saw they were not only good tonight, but they also performed well when they managed to hold Germany to a draw in their previous match. Switzerland will play against the winner of the match between England and Slovakia in the quarter-finals and I think Switzerland will once again have a big chance to win the match.

The two goals scored by the Switzerland players Freulars and Vargas were one of the most interesting matches I've watched today with the much excitement and aura that illuminated from the eyes of the fans and country men today. Italy is not just your regular national team but happened to be the reigning champions in the UEFA Euro championship, also sending them packing back home was a big deal and a laudable effort made by the Switzerland guys. The game changed interestingly when Freulars first hit the net with the first half goal but all hopes were lost in the side of the Italian team when Vargas corroborated the efforts of the team with a second and winning goal just some minutes in the second half. What an amazing performance there

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Switzerland played really impressively and I think they can be a dark horse at Euro 2024. Their appearance is quite consistent, and as we saw they were not only good tonight, but they also performed well when they managed to hold Germany to a draw in their previous match. Switzerland will play against the winner of the match between England and Slovakia in the quarter-finals and I think Switzerland will once again have a big chance to win the match.

This is a surprise in the round of 16, of course because Italy is the favorite team that should be able to beat Switzerland because of the talent of its players. But in fact I was wrong because in the end it was Switzerland who truly proved themselves more worthy of advancing to the quarter-finals. Italy is basically not too bad, but they don't look more optimal than Switzerland when building attacks.

After Switzerland's surprising win, most people may need to be more careful in determining which team will win on their bet slip. Not all favorite teams actually give them victory, meaning the match is sometimes much more difficult than we imagine.

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Quote from: Velvet78 on June 29, 2024, 01:19:42 PM

What a poor performance by Italy! Sad

They changed very much in 4 years since Euro 2020, but in a negative way unfortunately. They couldn't do much today.

What do you expect from a team of average players; the Italian side have no any big name in their squad, only El Sharawy that has been out of European top teams for a while; I blame the cosch for setting out like this to face a whole Switzerland that have quality players like Xhaka and Akanji in their defense.

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Congrats to Switzerland fans at the same time of course. They played fearlessly, without hesitation. They were really good in the group stage already you know. That was a sign they weren't joking at all.

From now on we are all going to concentrate on the last game of the night. I assume many of you are expecting Germany to win without doubt just like me.

The deserve to beat Italy because they have good performance since the beginning of the competition. Congratulation Switzerland, they are making the tournament more interesting.
Switzerland will be waiting for either England or Slovakia in the quarter final.

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Should be easy enough for Germany to win this match at BVB Stadion Dortmund. I do not see how Denmark is going to cause Germany a lot of problems in this match. I can't see Niclas Füllkrug in the field, maybe this best goal scorer will come as a substitute in the crucial moment. Some people are actually saying that Germany has the potential to actually go till the end and eventually win the euro 2024. I think it is possible.

The biggest challenge that Germany will face is probably going to be in the next match. I mean if Nagelsmann's side are able to win against Denmark, after that they are going to play mostly against Spain. Of course if also Spain is able to win their next match. But I think Spain versus Germany is going to happen and it is going to be 50-50.

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