England defeated Switzerland in a dramatic penalty shootout, making them enter the semi-finals of the Euro 2024. During the group stage, England failed to be as impressive, as people expected them to be, raising doubts. In this meeting, it seems to be an even match for both squads, but England took over during the penalty shootout. Before then, it seems like the squads is in chaos, having a hard time most especially in defending. Meanwhile, Switzerland had their chances, especially when Breel Embolo scored a goal on the 75th minute. Due to this win, England earned a spot in the semi-finals, with a chance of claiming the title.
England is off to the finals
England’s team’s stumbling into the semi-finals of Euro 2024 was largely due to their poor performance against Switzerland. They struggled with choked play, chaotic defending, and touchline inertia, with only one moment of individual brilliance from Bukayo Saka. England forced extra time when Saka made it 1-1 out of nothing, but they scrapped from there. Shaw and Eze, out of position at left wing-back, also impressed. Despite this, England managed to hang on at the end with Xherdan Shaqiri hitting the post and bar with a corner, and Jordan Pickford making an excellent save from Zeki Amdouni. Despite their struggles, England’s process-driven management, including studying the psychology of penalty shootouts, has paid off, as they managed to overcome the challenges and improve their chances.
Switzerland’s Breel Embolo scored a 1-0 goal for England, but Murat Yakin’s team dominated the second half, raising the possibility of Southgate’s 100th game being his last. Southgate’s decisions, including introducing Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze, and Luke Shaw with 12 minutes left, failed to keep England on their toes. Switzerland, who have lost five of their six shootouts, eventually cracked, with Manuel Akanji saving a crucial kick. Southgate continues to defy English football narratives.
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