Germany ensured they would progress to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 as group winners after a dramatic injury-time goal from Niclas Fullkrug secured a 1-1 draw against Switzerland. Robert Andrich thought he had put Germany ahead in the first half, before his goal was ruled out for a foul in the build-up. Dan Ndoye then...
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Four observations from Germany’s narrow escape against Switzerland
Germany’s soft underbelly Scotland never really managed to threaten Germany in the host’s opening match of the tournament. But Hungary threatened multiple times and really made Germany sweat for long periods of the game, exposing a potential soft underbelly of Germany. In that sense, Switzerland merely continued where Hungary left off by getting at Germany,...
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Switzerland 1-1 Germany: A late Niclas Füllkrug header secures Germany’s spot atop Group A
Early dominance from Germany almost meant nothing, as Switzerland held strong defensively for 60 minutes after taking the lead. However, as always seems to be the case, Germany had a trick under their sleeve – the introduction of Borussia Dortmund’s Niclas Füllkrug. The Germany number nine ensured that his nation topped Group A in their home tournament,...
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The Briefing: Switzerland 1-1 Germany – Fullkrug is the saviour but hosts look vulnerable
This was the night Germany’s party almost fell flat. The Euro 2024 hosts had looked imperious at this tournament, winning both of their opening games, but Switzerland seemed certain to bring that momentum to a halt in Frankfurt as they led 1-0. But Niclas Fullkrug’s stoppage-time equaliser ensured a point for Julian Nagelsmann’s side and...
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Switzerland 1-1 Germany: Niclas Fullkrug rescues top spot in Group A for Euro 2024 hosts with stoppage time goal cancelling out Dan Ndoye’s brilliant first-half strike
The trains are no longer to be relied upon in Germany. It has been the most surprising element of Euro 2024 for anybody who basked in the smooth operation of the World Cup finals 18 years ago, and it has ruined a well-worn national stereotype. For more 90 minutes in Frankfurt, Julian Nagelsmann‘s team, such...
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Switzerland vs Germany LIVE SCORE – Euro 2024: Latest updates from Group A
Welcome to Switzerland vs Germany Hosts Germany face neighbours Switzerland as the pair battle it out to see who finishes top of Group A in Frankfurt this evening. The Germans have a precarious position with Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rudiger, Maximilian Mittelstadt and Robert Andrich all one booking away from suspension. Jamal Musiala is looking to...
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Germany 1-1 Switzerland: Hosts grab stoppage-time equaliser to deny Swiss and top Group A at Euro 2024 – Eurosport
A terrific injury-time header from Niclas Fullkrug at the end of another terrific match salvaged a draw for Germany, who now go through to the Euro 2024 knockout stages as Group A winners. Switzerland, who had taken the lead in the first half and were excellent throughout, qualify for the last 16 in second place....
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Switzerland 1-1 Germany: Initial reactions and observations
Initial reactions and observations Germany just about scraped by there. Julian Nagelsmann was on the verge of his entire project being called a false dawn. Thankfully, Niclas Füllkrug saved the Germans some blushes after coming on. Nagelsmann’s distaste for true strikers — a quality he also showed at Bayern Munich — nearly came back to...
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Euro 2024 state of play: Who needs what to reach the knockout stage?
The final round of group games at Euro 2024 get underway today (June 23) and there is an enormous amount to play for as teams battle to reach the knockout stage. Of the 24 countries competing, only Poland (who have been eliminated) and Spain and Portugal (both topping the group) are assured of their finishing...
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Switzerland vs. Germany: Picks, predictions, team news for Euro 2024 group stage match
Switzerland and Germany will meet in the final group stage matches for Group A with both sides in a good position to make the knockout round. The hosts have already qualified for the round of 16 but could go to the top of the group as long as they come away with one point in...
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Euro 2024 Switzerland vs Germany LIVE Updates: Germany, Switzerland Face Off With Top Spot Up For Grabs | Football News
Switzerland vs Germany Euro Cup 2024 LIVE© AFP Switzerland vs Germany LIVE Updates, Euro 2: Germany face Switzerland in Euro 2024, with the motivation of both sides being to seal top spot in Group A. Hosts Germany have been arguably the best side of the tournament so far, while Switzerland have dodged past Hungary...
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Switzerland vs Germany – Euro 2024: Hosts bid to maintain perfect record
GERMANY can become the first team to seal a perfect group-stage campaign at Euro 2024 with a win over Switzerland – and the action unfolds TONIGHT! Julian Nagelsmann‘s men come into this weekend’s clash knowing a point will see them top Group A. 8 Switzerland could finish top of Group A with a win over...