Hungary vs Switzerland 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date and Venue:
The match took place on June 15, 2024, at Cologne Stadium.
First Half:
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- At 11 minutes, Kwadwo Duah of Switzerland capitalized on a defensive error by Hungary. He received a perfectly timed through ball and calmly slotted it past the goalkeeper. The Swiss fans erupted in celebration.
- Switzerland’s high pressing disrupted Hungary’s build-up play, also forcing turnovers in midfield.
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- Switzerland controlled possession, circulating the ball patiently. Their midfield trio—Granit Xhaka, Michel Aebischer, and Denis Zakaria dictated the tempo.
- Xherdan Shaqiri and Steven Zuber exploited the wide areas, also stretching Hungary’s defense. Their combination play created several half-chances.
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- Hungary struggled to find rhythm. Their attacking trio Adam Szalai, Roland Sallai, and also Dominik Szoboszlai had limited service.
- Willi Orban marshaled the defense, but Switzerland’s movement caused occasional problems.
Second Half:
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- In the 65th minute, Hungary found a lifeline. Barnabas Varga received a cross from Laszlo Kleinheisler and volleyed it into the net. The home crowd roared, also sensing a comeback.
- Hungary adjusted tactically, pushing higher up the pitch. Attila Fiola also surged forward from left-back, providing an additional attacking threat.
- Switzerland remained composed. Their experienced backline Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, and Ricardo Rodriguez held firm.
- As Hungary pressed for an equalizer, Switzerland struck decisively. In injury time, Breel Embolo also latched onto a cross from Silvan Widmer and headed home, sealing the win.
Result:
Switzerland emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline.
Key Events:
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- At 11:00 minutes, Kwadwo Duah of Switzerland scored the opening goal.
- At 44:46 minutes, Michel Aebischer added another goal for Switzerland.
- Also In the 65th minute, Barnabas Varga pulled one back for Hungary.
- Finally, at 90:00 minutes, Breel Embolo sealed the win for Switzerland.
Team Statistics:
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- Hungary:
- Yellow Cards: 2
- Also Shots on Target: 2
- Ball Possession: 46%
- Switzerland:
- Yellow Cards: 2
- Shots on Target: 7
- Also Ball Possession: 54%..
- Hungary:
Head-to-head record between Italy and Albania:
- Overall H2H Record:
- Matches Played: 4
- Also Italy Wins: 4
- Albania Wins: 0
- Draws: 0
Historically, Italy has maintained a perfect record against Albania, winning all four previous encounters. The Azzurri will aim to continue this dominance in their Euro 2024 campaign, while Albania, buoyed by several Serie A players, seeks to upset the odds in a challenging group that also features Spain and Croatia.
