Switzerland came from behind to beat dark horse Hungary 3-1 for their first win of the group stage.
Switzerland defeated Hungary 3-1 in their Euro 2024 Group A match at Stadion Koln in Cologne, Germany, on Friday at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Hungary lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Gulács was in goal and formed a back three of Szulleri-Orban-Lung. In front of the defense was Kerkes-Schaefer-Nerer-Pioler, with Soboszler and Szalai in the second line. At the top of the front line was Berger.
Switzerland countered with the same 3-4-2-1 formation. Zomer was in goal, while Rodriguez-Akandji-Scherr formed the back three. In front of the defense, Abisher-Froiler-Zaka-Widmer, with Vargas and Ndoye in the second line. At the top of the front line was Dua.
Switzerland struck first in the 12th minute. Abisher's exquisite pass from midfield found Dua, who finished with his right foot in a one-on-one situation to open the scoring. As the assistant referee's flag went up, a VAR review followed and the goal was upheld as Dua was ruled to be onside.
With the momentum in their favor, Switzerland had a couple of chances to add to their lead, but couldn't finish. In the 19th minute, a critical error in defense in the Hungarian backline put Vargas in a one-on-one situation. However, Vargas' right-footed shot was saved by Goulács.
Switzerland, who had been dominating, added a late goal to their lead. In the 45th minute, another mistake by the Hungarian defense inside the penalty box gave 사설토토 Switzerland the ball. Abisher picked up the ball in front of the penalty box and curled a right-footed shot that rattled the net.
Switzerland went into halftime with a 2-0 lead in a dominant performance.
In the second half, Hungary began to fight back. In the 17th minute, Szalai's left-footed cross was met by Berger in front of goal with a header that went wide of the post.
However, it was Hungary who eventually pulled a goal back. In the 21st minute of the second half, Soboszleri sent in a cross from the left flank that Berger, who was running in behind the defense from the other side, finished with a header.
With the momentum in their favor after the goal, Hungary pushed Switzerland hard. In the 34th minute of the second half, Hungary made one final push, bringing on Martin Adam.
But that was as close as they would get. Three minutes into second-half stoppage time, Hungary made another costly mistake and Mvolo scored the game-winner.
In the end, Switzerland held on for a 3-1 victory.