On 12 September, one of the matches of Euro 2024 in football took place. Switzerland and Andorra met.
Euro-2024
Switzerland - Andorra - 3:0 (0:0)
Goals:. Itten (49)
Warnings: R. Freiler (22)
Switzerland vs Andorra match review:
Switzerland defeat Andorra in European Championship qualifier In a thrilling European Championship qualifier match played at the Stade de Turbillon, Switzerland defeated Andorra 3-0. Although the first half ended 0-0, the Swiss team seized the initiative in the second half and took the lead. The first moment in the match occurred in the 22nd minute when Swiss player R. Froehler received a yellow card. This was a decisive moment for the team as it forced them to rethink their strategy and approach to the game. In the next minute Andorra made the first substitution: I. Lima replaced Kuku. The deadlock was finally broken in the 49th minute when Swiss player K. Itten scored a goal, much to the delight of the home team. This sparked a surge of confidence in the Swiss team, leading to a series of impressive substitutions in the 66th minute. R. Froehler was replaced by D. Sow, and Z. Amdouni came on in place of D. Ndoye. However, the match was not without yellow cards. In the 68th minute, Andorra player E. Vales was warned, then H. Guillen was warned. Guillen, and in the 69th minute - the Swiss M. Akandji.
In the 70th minute, J. Sommer and M. Yakin (both Switzerland) received yellow cards. On 81 minutes Switzerland made their third substitution: K. Itten replaced N. Okafor. The dominance of the Swiss team was evident in the 84th minute when G. Xhaka added a second goal to his score, consolidating the lead and securing the victory. Both teams made one more substitution each to freshen up the line-ups. In the 88th minute Andorra replaced J. Servos with F. Vieites, and in the 89th minute Cucu replaced V. Bernat. In the 90th minute Switzerland were awarded a penalty, which was masterfully converted by X. Shaqiri. In the final minutes of the match Switzerland made two more substitutions. Р. Vargas replaced U. Bislimi, and X. Shaqiri took his place. Shaqiri gave way to M. Ebisher. These substitutions were aimed at further strengthening their position and maintaining their dominant play until the referee's final whistle. Switzerland's victory over Andorra added three valuable points to their European Championship qualifying campaign. The team's impressive skills combined with strategic substitutions were the key to success in this game. As the tournament progresses, Switzerland will be hoping to build on this potential and secure a place at the prestigious European Championships.
The next round of matches await the rivals: Israel vs Switzerland, Andorra vs Kosovo.
Statistics of the match Switzerland vs Andorra:
Switzerland national team | Andorra national team | |
---|---|---|
3 | Kicks in the box | 0 |
22 | Hits | 0 |
3 | Blocked punches | 0 |
12 | Penalty kicks | 0 |
10 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 0 |
4 | Offences | 7 |
8 | Corners | 2 |
3 | Offsides | 0 |
84% | Ball possession | 16% |
3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
0 | Keeper saves | 0 |
710 | Total assists | 138 |
648 | Accurate assists | 61 |
91% | Accuracy of passes | 44% |