England Beat Switzerland 5-3 on Penalties: Euro 2024

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The UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash between England and Switzerland at the Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany, was a nail-biting encounter that ended in a dramatic penalty shootout. Held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, this match saw England triumph 5-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw in regular and extra time.

Match Overview

• Date: July 6, 2024
• Venue: Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany
• Final Score: England 1-1 Switzerland (England won 5-3 on penalties)
• Key Events:
  • Switzerland's opening goal by Breel Embolo
  • Bukayo Saka's equalizer for England
  • England's victory in the penalty shootout

First Half: Stalemate

The first half was a cautious affair, with both teams focusing on maintaining defensive solidity. Neither side was able to break the deadlock, resulting in a goalless first half.

Key Moment: Defensive Battle

• Minute: 1-45'
• Description: Both teams had a few half-chances but were unable to capitalize, as the defenses held firm and goalkeepers made crucial saves.

Second Half: Goals and Drama

The match came to life in the second half. Switzerland took the lead in the 75th minute when Breel Embolo scored. However, England responded quickly, with Bukayo Saka leveling the score just five minutes later, sending the game into extra time.

Key Moments: Goals

Breel Embolo's Goal

• Minute: 75'
• Assist: Xherdan Shaqiri
• Description: Breel Embolo latched onto a through ball from Xherdan Shaqiri and fired a powerful shot past the English goalkeeper to give Switzerland the lead.

Bukayo Saka's Equalizer

• Minute: 80'
• Assist: Raheem Sterling
• Description: Bukayo Saka received a cross from Raheem Sterling and coolly slotted the ball into the net to level the score.

Extra Time: Stalemate Continues

Despite numerous attempts from both sides, extra time ended without any further goals, leading to the decisive penalty shootout.

Penalty Shootout: England Triumphs

England held their nerve in the penalty shootout, converting all five of their spot-kicks, while Switzerland missed one, giving England a 5-3 victory.

Penalty Shootout Sequence

Penalty Taker (England)	Result	Penalty Taker (Switzerland)	Result
Harry Kane	Scored	Ricardo Rodriguez	Scored
Marcus Rashford	Scored	Breel Embolo	Scored
Bukayo Saka	Scored	Granit Xhaka	Scored
Jadon Sancho	Scored	Xherdan Shaqiri	Missed
Raheem Sterling	Scored	Fabian Schär	Scored

Post-Match Reactions

England Manager's Comments

"The boys showed tremendous character and resilience. We knew it would be a tough match, but we stuck to our plan and executed it well in the shootout. I'm incredibly proud of the team." – England Manager

Swiss Manager's Comments

"It's heartbreaking to lose on penalties, but that's football. We played well and gave it our all. Congratulations to England, and I wish them the best in the semifinals." – Swiss Manager

What's Next?

England will face the Netherlands in the semifinals after the Dutch defeated Turkey 2-1 in the final quarterfinal match.

Semifinal Matchup: England vs Netherlands

• Date: July 10, 2024
• Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
• Previous Encounters: England and the Netherlands have a storied rivalry, making this semifinal clash highly anticipated.

Match Statistics

Statistic	England	Switzerland
Goals	1	1
Possession (%)	52	48
Shots on Target	5	4
Total Shots	14	12
Corners	6	5
Fouls	11	13

FAQs

Q: Who scored the goals for England and Switzerland?
A: Bukayo Saka scored for England, and Breel Embolo scored for Switzerland.

Q: What was the final score of the match?
A: The final score was 1-1, with England winning 5-3 on penalties.

Q: Who will England play in the semifinals?
A: England will play the Netherlands in the semifinals.

Q: Where was the match held?
A: The match was held at the Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Q: How did England win the penalty shootout?
A: England won the penalty shootout 5-3, with all five of their penalty takers scoring.

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