He complied in the end and got a point that could prove valuable for his final stage qualification Euro 2024 the Switzerland!
His team Murat Yakin drew 3-3 with Belarus for the 8th matchday of the 9th group of his qualifiers Euro 2024in a previous game, was behind in the score even with 3-1, but with two goals in the space of one minute in the finale, they managed not to lose to the spirited set of visitors.
Thus, the hosts remained at the top of the group with 15 points and increased the difference to two points from the 2 Romania (13), which welcomes in a short time the Andorra (21:45) and with a win she will have the possibility to find herself in the first place of the group with a game, however, more. On the other hand, the Belarusians remained in 5th place with six points.
The next matchup for the Switzerland is with Israel (15/11, 21:45), since the situation has changed with the war happening there, while the Belarus welcomes Andorra (18/11, 18:00).
In the match, the Swiss entered better and opened the scoring in the 28th minute with Shakirihowever, the guests were not only not affected, but they noticeably improved their competitive image and were effective in their attacks.
Initially, in the 61st Empong tied the game at 1-1, with Poliakov in the 69th minute to make it 2-1 and give his country the lead. In fact, in 84′ o Antilewski who was on a very good night scored 3-1 and everything looked like Belarus would get a huge win.
Nevertheless, the home team fought back and… saved the country with his goal Akanji in 89′ and his Amduni in the 90′ ​​for the final 3-3, which for the neutral spectators turned into a match and for the friends of the two countries into… a thriller!
9th group
8th matchday:
Switzerland – Belarus 3-3 (28′ Shaqiri, 89′ Akanji, 90′ Amduni / 61′ Ekong, 69′ Poliakov, 84′ Antilevsky)
Kosovo – Israel (Postponed)
21:45 Romania – Kosovo
The group score:
1. Switzerland 15
2. Romania 13
3. Israel 11
4. Kosovo 7
5. Belarus 6
6. Andorra 2
Source: Sport Fm
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