On 18 November, one of the Euro 2024 football matches took place. Team Switzerland and Team Kosovo met.
Euro-2024
Switzerland vs Kosovo - 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Ruben Vargas (47) - M. Hyseni (82)
Warnings: Z. Bytyki (17), Rashani (29), Djaka (58), Zakaria (76).
Review of the match Switzerland - Kosovo:
A tense football match between Switzerland and Kosovo took place recently as part of the European Championship qualifiers. At the St. Jakob-Park Stadium, both teams showed their skills, resulting in a thrilling 1-1 draw. In the first half, the scoreboard remained unchanged - neither team was able to score against their opponents. However, the game was far from calm, there were a lot of yellow cards. In the 17th minute a yellow card was given to Kosovo player Z. Bytyki, and in the 29th minute - to E. Rashani. The second half started with substitutions made by both teams. Kosovo player Z. Bytyki was replaced by L.I. Kastrati, and E. Rashani made room for A. Zekiri. Immediately after these substitutions Switzerland made a breakthrough when in the 47th minute R. Vargas scored a goal and put the team ahead. However, the game was far from over and Switzerland's advantage did not last long. In the 82nd minute, Kosovan M. Hyseni equalised and brought the match to a tense climax. Throughout the match, players from both teams showed an impressive level of skill and determination.
Yellow cards continued to appear, with G. Kshaka receiving one in the 58th minute and D. Zakaria in the 76th minute. As the game progressed, both teams made strategic substitutions to keep the energy up and gain an advantage. In the 66th minute, B. Berisha was replaced by M. Korenica, while Swiss player R. Fröhler replaced M. Aebischer. Later, in the 73rd minute, F. Haderjonai was replaced by M. Hyseni for Kosovo, while N. Okafor and R. Vargas were replaced by Z. Amdouni and D. Ndoye for Switzerland. As the final whistle approached, the tension was building and both teams fought for the win. In the 84th minute Switzerland made two more substitutions: E. Comert and F. Ugrinic replaced E. Shaqiri and R. Steffen. In response, Kosovo also made a substitution: in the 87th minute K. Zyba replaced K. Hajrizi. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams demonstrating their skills on the pitch. The determination, skill and strategic substitutions of the players kept the fans in suspense throughout the match. Although neither team won outright, the match emphasised the competitive nature of the European Championship qualifiers and showcased the talent of both Switzerland and Kosovo.
In the next round, the following matches await the opponents: Romania - Switzerland, Kosovo - Belarus.
Statistics of the match Switzerland vs Kosovo:
Switzerland national team | Kosovo national team | |
---|---|---|
5 | Kicks in the box | 3 |
17 | Kicks | 7 |
8 | Blocked shots | 1 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
8 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
10 | Offences | 4 |
14 | Corner | 0 |
3 | Offsides | 2 |
77% | Ball possession | 23% |
2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 4 |
775 | Total assists | 224 |
710 | Accurate assists | 161 |
92% | Accuracy of passes | 72% |