Euro Result: Switzerland 1-1 Germany

Germany’s late goal from Niclas Füllkrug gave them a 1-1 tie with Switzerland and first place in Group A. Their opponents will face each other in the round of 16.

In an attempt to repeat the performance of the first two games, Julian Nagelsmann announced the starting lineup for the third straight game. The game slowed after two corners in the first three minutes, with Germany maintaining possession and tempo but unable to generate many opportunities.

Near the half-hour mark, the Nati seized the lead thanks to a fantastic team play. Remo Freuler set up Bologna teammate Ndoye, who scored his first goal for his senior international career at the ideal moment. As the game brightened up, Ndoye terrified the German supporters once again by missing a shot.

Shortly before halftime, Antonio Rüdiger’s header almost brought Die Mannschaft level. Germany had a great chance to start the second half, but Yann Sommer stopped a strong shot by Jamal Musiala, and İlkay Gündoğan was unable to create a decent play off the rebound. Toni Kroos then made a futile attempt at it.

Germany persisted in its efforts. Sommer was concerned about Kai Havertz’s header. Then the home team had their finest opportunity to yet when Joshua Kimmich attempted a close-range goal, but Manuel Akanji’s block was outstanding. Havertz also made a threat, just missing the top of the bar with his header.

Even after Ruben Vargas’ goal was disallowed, Switzerland’s first competitive victory against Germany in 86 years appeared certain until Füllkrug performed what he does best. Germany maintained their lead in the group as the super sub defeated Sommer with a fantastic header from a cross by fellow substitute David Raum.

Important Statistics

Switzerland surpassed their previous record of four goals in a EURO group in EURO 2020 with their five goals in three games at EURO 2024.
Switzerland has participated in six group stages and advanced to the knockout stages in three different competitions.
Switzerland has only lost one of their past 13 EURO matches (W4 D8), excluding penalty shootouts.
On his fourteenth appearance, Dan Ndoye scored his first goal for his senior national team.
After Johan Vonlanthen, who was 18 years and 141 days old when the Nati played France in the 2004 EURO, Ndoye, at 23 years and 242 days, is now the second-youngest goal scorer for the Nati.
With his 18th appearance in the EURO, Manuel Neuer broke the record held by Gianluigi Buffon, who played goalkeeping for Italy 17 times.
In addition, Neuer equaled Bastian Schweinsteiger’s German record of 18 appearances in the EURO.
Only at the 2012 European Championship did Germany win all three of their group matches.
In their 23 games versus Switzerland, Germany has only lost twice (W16 D5).