June 30 00:00 European Cup 1/8 finals Switzerland VS Italy to play, this game is the first game of the knockout round, whether the preparation of the two sides is sufficient and targeted will also be revealed in the event, Italy's three group stage games are not stable, the defending champion avoided the group stage out, whether the knockout round can refuse the upset depends on whether the defensive end can hold. Because the Italian side has a fatal problem of conceding first due to the defensive line, this game will test the performance of Italy at both ends of the pitch.
Switzerland's ability to hold Germany to a draw also shows that the team's defence is excellent, so Italy's attacking side will need to score early. Switzerland have a big player like Akanji in the team, and the team's first win was a through ball from Akanji that tore through the defence, and Ebischer set up Dua's solo goal. The latter also had a long-range shot that went straight into the net, and Italy had to defend the player in place, and there were indeed a lot of goals from distance in this tournament.
Hungary's goal against Switzerland was created by a cross after breaking down the left, and Switzerland's weak link on the left was also an option for Italy to break through. Swiss goalkeeper Sommer also has the ability to create direct attacking opportunities with big kicks, and Embolo sealed the victory because of the opponent's clearance error. In the case of not being able to open the situation, Sommer's big foot tactic will also be played again, which is also something that the Italian side needs to pay attention to.
Switzerland 1-1 Scotland's Biszai, the opponent took advantage of the counterattack opportunity to attack from the left side, and finally McTominay followed up with a burst to create Schal's own goal, although the goal was not counted as an own goal after the game, but Schal's shortcomings are obvious. Switzerland's goal was also a good chance because Ralston made a mistake in the early rush of the front, and Shaqiri received an own goal and scored directly.
However, the man of the match was still Akanji, who had five clearances, one ground duel, three aerial duels and two successful aerial duels, and a 92.5 per cent success rate on 53 passes, and was named the best player for his ability to balance attack and defence.
Switzerland's highlight game was a 1-1 draw with Germany, with the team taking an early lead and stifling their opponents' attacks, and if they conceded at the end of the game, they could have a narrow win over the hosts. Switzerland's goal was created in front of goal with a cross from the left, and Fruller set up Ndoye's cushion to score. In the 92nd minute of stoppage time, Raum crossed the ball into the box from the left and Phil Krueger headed home a header to equalize Switzerland. It is still the left side that creates a threat, and it is inevitable that Italy will make a fuss from this wing.
Italy's record of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat in three group games is indeed unsatisfactory, and the goal of the middle and second draw in the third round is indeed amazing, and Zaccagni is the hero and key figure in this knockout game. On the Italian side, Dimarco made a throw-in mistake at the back and was a direct gift, and he should not continue to start this game. Manuel Pellegrini was substituted in the third round and the team was more passive, and it turned out that the big man should have played the whole game. In the first round of the game, he crossed to the back post and Bastoni's header was important to help his side equalise quickly. The back-to-back shots of Scamacca and Barella also showed the attacking prowess of the duo.
Italy's eight saves were key to the team's eventual progression, with the goalkeeper still the most consistent member of the knockout round. Calafiori, who scored an own goal against Spain, should also be on the bench. Witness the first big game of the knockout round at 0 o'clock tomorrow morning, and 3 o'clock is the match between Germany and Denmark, which cannot be missed.