In a surprising turn of events at Euro 2024, defending champions Italy were eliminated in the round of 16 following a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland on Saturday. Goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas secured Switzerland’s place in the quarterfinals, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
Switzerland displayed a dominant performance, with Freuler opening the scoring early in the match. Despite Italy’s efforts to equalize, Vargas doubled the lead in the second half, extinguishing Italy’s hopes of retaining their title.
Meanwhile, hosts Germany advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Denmark. The match, initially delayed due to a thunderstorm, saw Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala netting goals in the second half to propel Germany forward in the competition.
The delay did little to dampen Germany’s momentum as they controlled the game upon resumption. Havertz broke the deadlock soon after play resumed, and Musiala’s late goal sealed the win, delighting the home crowd.
These results have reshaped the landscape of Euro 2024, with Switzerland emerging as a formidable contender and Germany showcasing resilience as hosts. Fans worldwide eagerly anticipate the upcoming quarterfinal clashes as the tournament progresses.
Reference(s):
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