The unexpected exit of the Italian men's football team
The Italian men's football team lost 0-2 to Switzerland in the European Cup, and the early exit of the defending champions was a big surprise. Before the match, Italy were considered favourites to advance, and many fans thought it would be an easy win against Switzerland, who have a population of just 8 million. However, it turned out that the Swiss were not willing to play a supporting role, having previously drawn with Germany and had the quality to beat Italy.
Possession dominated but failed to translate into an effective attack
Throughout the game, Italy had a whopping 51% possession and seemed to have the upper hand. However, possession did not translate into effective attacking chances. In the first half, Switzerland had 10 shots on goal, while Italy had just one. Despite having possession for a longer period of time, Italy were unable to threaten. In the 37th minute, Switzerland seized the opportunity to score first. Italy's failure to translate possession advantage into goals exposed a lack of strength in attack.
Fatal mistake in the second half
Just 46 seconds into the second half, Italy's defence made a fatal mistake and the Swiss team quickly counterattacked and scored again, making it 2-0. In the games that followed, the Italian team was demoralized and negative, failing to show the determination to get back on the scoresheet. Many players covered their faces and cried after the game, and their emotional reactions were even more striking than their on-field performances.
Mingji is angry: slower than food delivery
The Italian men's football team was disappointing after falling behind 0-2. They acted like the leading side on the pitch, with frequent passes at the back and even signs of walking. In the final minutes of the game, the Italian team almost gave up the attack, only passing the ball at the back, which sparked strong criticism from the media. He Wei said bluntly: "Kicking slower than food delivery." Such comments reflect anger over the negative attitude of the Italian team.
The manager's change of formation failed
The failure of the Italian team was not only due to the performance of the players, but also to the tactical adjustments of the manager. During the game, the manager made a sudden change of formation, abandoning Jorginho and Pellegrini in favour of Faggioli and El Shaarawy. The adjustment was seen as a failure, resulting in the team not being able to perform as well as it should have done at key moments. To make matters worse, the head coach failed to correct his mistakes in time during the game, resulting in an almost inevitable defeat for the Italian team.
31 years of shame
The defeat is reminiscent of 31 years ago, when Italy last lost to Switzerland in 1993. Most of the team members at the time were not yet born, and now this group of players has added a stigma to their resumes. In addition to the sluggishness and lack of morale of the players, the manager's mistaken decisions were also a big part of the historic defeat.
Controversy: Pride and Price
The defeat of the Italian team was not only a defeat in the game, but also a price for arrogance. They failed to respect their opponents and failed to show the fighting spirit they deserve. The Swiss team was rewarded for their hard work. The Italian men's team will have to learn from this defeat and re-examine their attitude and tactics in order to bounce back in future matches. This match not only showed the strength of Switzerland, but also revealed the problems within the Italian team, and whether the future Italian men's football team can learn lessons is worth our continued attention and discussion.