And in the end… Germany is spared, Switzerland smiled too!

Redemption at the end for her Germany. THE Switzerland came within a breath of a great victory (and first place) in Frankfurt, but Nagelsmann’s team saved the good stuff for last. With Philkrug’s header at 90’+2′ tied the final 1-1 and gave his team the top spot, which was tightly held by the opposition.

The score was opened by Inside in the 28th minute with projection, while at 17′ Andrich’s goal is disallowed (for Musiala’s foul). However, Yakin’s team also left the field with a smile, as they secured their place in the knockouts Euro 2024 as second.

In the coach’s mind

With 3-4-3 Switzerland lined up. Sommer was in goal, while Sarr, Akanji and Rodriguez made up the trio in defense, with Widmer, Froyler, Xhaka and Ebisser in the midfield. In the attack Edoi, Reeder and Embolo.

With 4-2-3-1 Germans. Neuer was under the posts, Riedinger and Ta in the stoppers, while Kimmich and Mittelstedt in the full-back positions. In midfield the duo were Andrich and Kroos, with Musiala, Gintogan and Wirtz being the central attacking trio. At the top was Havertz.

The match

The first half is divided into three parts. THE Germany entered better, having the initiative of the movements and the circulation of the ball, without feeling pressure until 1-0. In the 2nd he threatened, with Gintogan to get between two opponents, but Saar cut him down before taking it and gave away a corner, which was headed by Haverge, but Sommer was on hand. The Arsenal striker called for a penalty shortly afterwards.

In the 17th minute, Germany celebrated a goal with Andrich’s long shot, which caught Sommer by surprise, but in the end it remained 0-0. After it was preceded by a foul by Musiala on Ebiser.

At a point in which no… it smelled like a goal for their part, Switzerland made it 1-0. Reeder crossed from the left and Edoye headed in, catching Neuer’s exit and sending the ball into the net in the 28th minute. In a borderline phase, but he was covered.

From there on, Yakin’s team transformed aggressively and searched for the caps 2-0. Two cents, Chaka with a diagonal behind the cross he found Edoi, who eluded Riedinger and sent the ball just wide with a diagonal shot.

Germany did not exist at this time, but gradually recovered, brought possession of the ball to 61%-39% in her favor and found the phases to equalize, without achieving her goal. In the 41st minute, Kroos crosses from the left, o Riedinger had a good header from a good position but under pressure and missed. Soon after, he squandered another opportunity. Musiala unfolded the “manshaft” counterattack and distributed to Havertz who from an excellent position made a bad shot, sending the ball high.

Much poorer in spectacle, but richer in suspense was the second half. THE Germany came on strong after the break, but it didn’t last. He only threatened in the 50th minute, with Vircs heading in Musialabut Sommer had an answer to his powerful shot, while Gintogan was then unable to score under pressure.

Germany shut down the opponent in the area, winning consecutive corners and Yakin put fresh legs on the pitch, sacrificing quality from the midfield. One of the biggest phases of the Germans in the match and their best moment in the second half apart from the goal is recorded in the 70′. THE Kimich shoot from close range, o Akanji counterattacked and then Bayer couldn’t score from close range, in a phase where he might have been awarded a penalty, after he was… handled by his opponent.

THE Nagelsmann shuffled the deck and found a few good moments in the final stretch, while Switzerland wanted to close the spaces and “strike” on the counter. In this way, Vargas found himself in a shooting position in the 84th minute, he placed beautifully, but it was offside.

Then the two teams each had a good phase. With a misdirected header by Havertz (although he was unmarked) in the 85th minute after a Kroos corner. In the 88th minute, Xhaka, who was marked in such phases, took a strong shot and Neuer saved.

THE the last word belonged to the Germans. Raum crossed sweetly from the left, Riedinger and Philkrug jumped for a headerwith the latter finding the ball, which came to rest in the net.

Watch the match live here.

MVP: Man of the match undoubtedly with the end of the match was Filkrug, who changed the balance of the group with his goal.

Switzerland (Murat Yakin): Sommer – Sarr, Akanji, Rodriguez – Widmer, Froyler, Xhaka, Ebisser – Edoi (65′ Amduni), Rieder (65′ Vargas), Ebolo (65′ Dua)

Germany (Julian Nagelsmann): Neuer – Kimmich, Riedinger, Ta (61′ Sloterback), Mittelstedt (61′ Raum) – Andrich (65′ Bayer), Kroos – Musiala (76′ Philkrug), Guidogan, Wirtz (76′ Sane) – Havertz