Jersey Swap: Fabian Schär The Newcastle defender stayed the full 90 minutes, and definitely put in the work to show for it. He was constantly put to the test by Germany’s (struggling) attack, and never failed to answer. Schär was close to perfect for Switzerland tonight, and it showed. Minus Niclas Füllkrug’s last minute goal,...
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Germany v Switzerland: Fullkrug gives hosts last-gasp draw in Euro 2024 thriller
Niclas Fullkrug’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser prevented Switzerland from pulling off a shock victory against Euro 2024 hosts Germany as the sides drew 1-1 in Frankfurt on Sunday. In the other game in Group A, Hungary knocked Scotland out of the tournament with a winner in the 10th minute of stoppage time in a game delayed...
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PLAYER RATINGS: Which Premier League star shone in Germany’s clash against Switzerland? Which defender looked shaky? And who could prove to be the breakout star of Euro 2024?
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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Heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Switzerland, 1 killed
Rescuers in Switzerland have found the body of one of three people a day after they were swept away in a rockslide that hit their Alpine village following massive thunderstorms and rainfall, authorities said Sunday. The other two are still missing. This aerial photograph shows diggers clearing an area in the Graubunden (Grisons) canton in...
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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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VIDEO | Switzerland Witnesses Flash Floods, Landslides Caused By Heavy Rain
VIDEO: Switzerland Witnesses Floods, Landslides Caused By Heavy Rain (Photo: Screengrab/X) Zurich: Heavy rains have led to floods and landslides occurring in Switzerland. Three people went missing due to the same in southwestern Switzerland, AFP reported. Emergency services made use of helicopters, drones and rescue dogs to search for the missing persons, the report said....