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Euro 2024: Germany hold Switzerland to win Group A

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發布於 06月24日03:52 • Felipe Smith,Philippe Ruiz,Zhang Fan
Florian Wirtz (L) of Germany vies with Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland during their UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match in Frankfurt, Germany on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)
Florian Wirtz (L) of Germany vies with Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland during their UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match in Frankfurt, Germany on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

Niclas Fullkrug's late goal rescued one point for hosts Germany in the 1-1 draw with Switerzerland, which enabled them to advance into the Euro 2024 knockout stage as Group A winners. The Swiss also booked a place in the last 16 as Group A runners-up.

BERLIN, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Niclas Fullkrug's late goal helped hosts Germany tie Switzerland 1-1 on Sunday and advance to the Euro 2024 round of 16 top as Group A winners.

Germany had already been through after having snatched two wins in as many games and needed just a one point to clinch the group win.

The tournament host started on the front foot as Kai Havertz tested Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer early on with a dangerous header on target.

Julian Nagelsmann's boys thought they had opened the scoring with 17 minutes played, but Robert Andrich's long-range goal was ruled out due to a foregone foul play.

Switzerland then opened the scoring out of thin air at the half hour mark as Remo Freuler crossed into the path of Dan Ndoye, who volleyed the ball past Germany goalie Manuel Neuer at the near post.

Ndoye should have doubled Switzerland's advantage moments later but for all that the striker narrowly missed the target from 16 meters.

Jamal Musiala (S) of Germany shoots during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match against Switzerland in Stuttgart, Germany on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)
Jamal Musiala (S) of Germany shoots during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match against Switzerland in Stuttgart, Germany on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

After the restart, Germany took over and pressed the Nati onto the back foot as Florian Wirtz and Toni Kroos tested Sommer with long-range efforts.

Switzerland caught Germany flat-footed on a fast break in the 84th minute, but Ruben Vargas' goal was ruled offside. Granit Xhaka created another promising chance but Neuer palmed away his hammer.

Germany kept it bowling and was rewarded in the dying minutes of the clash as Fullkrug jumped high to nod home David Raum's cross into the area. Both players came off the bench and paved the way for Germany's Group A win.

"It wasn't easy today. You cannot underestimate the Swiss. We conceded a goal against the run of the game, but we scored late to win the group," said Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan.

"It's annoying to swallow a late equalizer. We defended well though and staged a brave performance," said Switzerland goalkeeper Sommer.

Kevin Csoboth ® of Hungary shoots during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match against Scotland in Stuttgart, Germany, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)
Kevin Csoboth ® of Hungary shoots during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match against Scotland in Stuttgart, Germany, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

In the other Group A encounter, Hungary reaped a late victory over Scotland as Kevin Csoboth's sole goal was enough to seal all three points against the Bravehearts who are now eliminated from the tournament.

With the results, Germany completes its group stage atop the standings with 7 points followed by Switzerland (5 points), Hungary (3 points) and Scotland (1 point).

The top two of each of the six groups and the best four third finishers will enter the round-of-16 knockout stage. ■

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