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Highlights: Switzerland beat Hungary in their Euro 2024 opening group game
Switzerland made a strong start to their Euro 2024 Group A campaign by beating Hungary 3-1 in Cologne before they face Scotland in the same city on Wednesday.
After racing to a 2-0 lead through Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer, Hungary hit back through Barnabas Varga, before Breel Embolo’s late third sealed the win for the Swiss.
So ahead of Wednesday night’s crucial meeting between Scotland and Switzerland what will Steve Clarke and his staff have learned from the match?
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If Scotland didn’t know it already from Switzerland’s fine form in previous big tournaments, the Swiss will be formidable foes in Cologne on Wednesday.
Their technical ability, tactical discipline and ruthlessness in front of goal were a joy to watch especially in a stellar first half.
Aebischer in particular had one of those games in which he could do little wrong, with a fabulous second goal and a lovely assist for Duah for the first.
The pace and mobility of the Swiss will also be a worry for a Scotland defence that has already conceded five goals. Read Full Article
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