In the remaining match of the first round of Group A EURO 2024, Switzerland showed their mettle and class to defeat Hungary 3-1 for a smooth start.

GoalsHungary: Varga (66′)Switzerland: Duah (14′), Aebischer (45′), Embolo (90’+3)

After Germany showed their strength with a 5-1 victory over Scotland in the opening match, Hungary and Switzerland knew that a victory would give them a big advantage in the remaining stages of Group A.

Hungary entered the field with the strongest squad when stars such as Dominik Szoboszlai, Roland Sallai and Barnabas Varga were all present. Meanwhile, Switzerland also used their best cards with Yan Sommer, Manuel Akanji and Granit Xhaka.

After a few balanced first minutes, Switzerland began to show why they have been a “regular guest” in many recent EUROs. Coach Murat Yakin’s team easily dominated the game and quickly opened the scoring thanks to striker Kwadwo Duah in the 14th minute.

In the following period, Switzerland played with ease, in complete contrast to Hungary’s deadlock. Szoboszlai and his teammates were overwhelmed by Switzerland’s strength and courage, and then what had to happen finally happened. In the 45th minute, Michel Aebischer – midfielder of Bologna – made a tricky shot from outside the penalty area to double the gap in the Hungarian net.

In the second half, Hungary played a little better and they narrowed the gap in the 66th minute with a header from Varga. The creator was none other than captain Szoboszlai. Unfortunately, this was all Hungary could do as they conceded another goal in ιnjury time. In the end, Switzerland defeated Hungary 3-1 to win the first 3 points at EURO 2024.

In the second match of Group A, Hungary will meet Germany while Switzerland will face Scotland.

Line-upHungary: Gulacsi, Lang (Bolla 46′), Orban, Szalai (Dardai 79′), Fiola, A. Nagy (Kleinheisler 67′), Schafer, Kerkez (Adam 79′), Szoboszlai, Sallai, Varga.

Switzerland: Sommer, Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez, Widmer (Stergiou 68′), Freuler (Rieder 86′), Xhaka, Ndoye (Sierro 86′), Aebischer, Vargas (Embolo 74′), Duah (Amdouni 68′).