Topic: ⚽ UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany ⚽ - Qualifiers - page 125. (Read 46364 times)

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.

2-0 is already the score for their temporary advantage. Maybe 20 minutes left, an unexpected result will happen in this match.
Switzerland from the start of the match until the end of the first half, the recorded statistics show that they are very offensive with a total of 10 shots. Italy only 1 shot.
Maybe Murat Yakin has studied Italy's playing technique during the group stage so that in this match they can apply it well. Is it possible because of their current position which is already 2 goals ahead so that Switzerland's game is good and Italy's game is chaotic?

A draw is not the result I expected either. In fact, right now I hope that 1 more goal can be scored to save my bet.

Normally the Italians should apply a lot more pressure and play more offensively, as you say, especially after the 0-1, but even after the 0-2 against them they played calmly as if there was a return match? Maybe someone should tell the coach that the knockout phase only consists of one game and that if they are two goals behind they should try to play offensively. But even in the 70th minute the players are calmly as if nothing had happened, I really don't understand.

Switzerland cannot afford to get complacent because Italy can take them by surprise. They are in control right now, doubling their team work and covering every lose ends but one false move can be costly. Take the mistake of Fabian Schar that would have resulted in an own goal for instance.

Italy are so desperate and the home side are not making it easy for them, increasing the frustration of the champions. Today might just be the day Switzerland win their opponents after so many attempts at trying.

I can’t understand Spalletti’s strategy for this match, they immediately gave the ball to Switzerland and spent the entire half on defense, even after they conceded a goal nothing changed. The second half started the same way and the result was another goal and Switzerland continued to attack. It seems that Italy’s middle line is losing, I don’t know what Italy is waiting for until the end of the match not mutch time left, but they are not trying to force the game at all.

Now they are already two goals behind and I don't really see any chance for Italy to progress to the next round. But they are also playing very poorly in general and have been since the start of the Euro, so Switzerland deserve to win and progress. They are a small nation but they are all fighting together.

Switzerland has been very impressive in this competition and the Italians we have over complained about how they stay back and defend too much without creating enough attacking threats. They are not in a good position because going into the second half loosing by a goal and will need to try to attack more in the second half in an attempt to try to score, which will provide many opportunities for Switzerland to find a way through to get a second goal which will solid their lead. If Switzerland score again, Italy should pack their bags to go home.

England France most of the stars of these two teams perform well for various European clubs but when they are asked to play for the national team or when they play for the national team I don't know why we can't match the performance of the club with the performance of the national team. In England there are a lot of star players who are performing regularly for different clubs and because of their performance their clubs are winning but when all the players play in harmony for the team for some reason the performances of all get mixed up. It is the same with France, despite their world-class stars, they are not performing well in their positions. 

Expectations will certainly be high from France and England in this Euro tournament and expect them to perform well as per their position.

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.

If it wasn't for that goal scored by Switzerland, this game was the worst trash so far that the Euro had to offer.Stopping mistakes, failed passes, Enbolo giving away the huge chance, it was awful... This one goal probably saved the party as the Italians now have to go out and do something about it. But if that goal didn't happen, I think there would have been passing like in handball until the penalty shootout. What a nightmare for the fans.

But the good part about this is that Italy gets punished for their lame football. They play this calm tactic and then want to score the first goal and then they try to waste time as much as they can. Thank god this won't be possible for them this game.

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.

Pellegrini is a solution for Spaletti to create more good passes for Italy. Fagioli can be considered to replace by other midfielder who like Jorginho and they even need more attacking power from Zaccagni.

Both teams have been played quite a good football and careful games during the first half and both did their best to not be the first team to concede a goal, but from both side's performance so far, Italy had a bit of opportunities over their opponent side and mounted some pressure over Switzerland, but unfortunately for Italy, Switzerland got an ample opportunity and were able to seize it; However, I still believe that Italy is gonna bounce back come second half.

 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.
 

Italy is out of this competition because there is no sign that they will be able to play better than this in the second half. Freuler with a two touch which the last touch was a powerful shot that was able to find the back of the net after hitting Italy's goalkeeper.

Switzerland was able to display their talent on the pitch and Italy players could not find their bearing in the first half. It is a shame that Italy who is the defending champions will be knocked out in the round of 16 due to poor performance and no game plan. A lot of goals was supposed to be scored by Switzerland but I don't know why they only scored one goal out of the many opportunities that they had.

Switzerland has shown the consistency of their game. they played very well and in the first half, they were 1 goal ahead. Italy didn't even have many chances and if it continues in the second half like that, it will be bad for Italy.

I don't expect the match to end in a draw, even though anything could happen. Let's see if Switzerland can finally add to the score to bury Italy or if Italy will make the score equal.

Currently, Italy is playing like a team with no experience, they have no shot in the match both on and off target, despite their number of quality players in their squad, I don't think they stand a chance to win this match unless if they score a goal before the end of the first half because with the way Switzerland midfielders are defending this game, I am sure they will like to maintain and more goals before the end of the first half.

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

You are right about your observations as regarding the matches that are scheduled today. Italy hasn't really been so convincing with their performance in this tournament. I'm not even expecting Italy to win Switzerland except the match enters a penalty shootout where any team can win. Switzerland has been a better performer so far in this competition, when compared with Italy performances so far. People that are favouring Italy to win are probably looking at their past glory or possibly because Italy are the reigning champion, but Switzerland has been a more consistent team in terms of form and if they should continue with that they are going to win Italy.

Though Italy are solid in their defense but they have to find a way to be putting the ball at the back of the net. Scoring goals is their major problem, they have to be at their best if they want to win. But for me I think under 2.5 goals is very likely to play out and that's what I have already played this particular game in my bet slip. As for Germany and Denmark, I'm giving Germany a direct win. Germany has lots of advantage. It's their home country and they will fight the same way they have been fighting during the group stages, and so far they haven't shown any sign of weakness and they don't have major injuries concern, so I don't see what's going to stop them from progressing.

At this stage i guess that every team have the chances to get into next round.
For sure there some favorites but all the teams that playing now in this round will fight extrem on that games.
For Germany i hope that they will be win today in Dortmund as it should be possible against Denmark.
But it will be a hard game today for Germany , so fingers crossed for the evening.

Italy is playing like shit in this match and they lack creativity. Itay players hardly hold the ball for two seconds, instead they will pass it to their opponents. Switzerland is dominating the match and they have missed so many chances of finding the back of the net. Ity defense is porous, Switzerland gets in easily but no goal yet. Ity is depending on a counter attack but they are too weak for Switzerland who is playing them half field. I never expected a poor performance from Italy in the first half. Let me see the magic that Italy will use to qualify to the next round. It is still goalless.

It could be possible but nobody really no what the outcome of today's match will be, though I was thinking Germany and Switzerland has more better chance of qualifying but I cannot be certain, however the match between Switzerland and Italy has already started and from what I'm seeing it seems Switzerland is putting more efforts than Italy because they currently have more possession than Italy but however is still too early to be certain of the favorite candidate today but if the Switzerland maintains there performance they may likely exhaust Italian defense, though I'm not sure if there would be a goal on this first half because the two side are very resistant.