Daily Archives: July 1, 2024

What England can expect from Switzerland – their four tactical traits analysed

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“It turns out Murat Yakin wasn’t lying in 2022. He was just one tournament early. ‘I think we are the best Switzerland national team that has ever existed,’ said their coach prior to the World Cup. He promised their best-ever finish at an international tournament but did not deliver — Portugal beat them 6-1 in the round of 16. From heartbreak to broken records as, 18 months on, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 winners Italy in the round of 16 at Euro 2024. …”
NY Times/The Athletic

Spain 4 Georgia 1 – Yamal excellent (again), Williams’ wondergoal, exciting Georgia head home

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“Spain were worried at moments against Georgia but, in the end, their leading stars proved decisive in a brilliant performance. They dominated early on, but the Georgians took the lead with their first attack after a flowing move, finished off with yet another Euro 2024 own goal, the eighth of the tournament (this time from Robin Le Normand). Spain drew level with the man for the big moment, Rodri, scoring from just outside the area. Then their 16-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal set up Fabian Ruiz to head in the winner. Nico Williams, another of their leading stars to have made them the tournament favourites, scored a devastating third before Dani Olmo completed the win. …”
NY Times/The Athletic