Switzerland Vs Spain- UEFA Nations League Highlights 2024

it's what you hope for as a spectator a warm welcome I'm Derek Ray your match commentator and alongside providing all the Tactical and technical analysis it's Stuart Robson and today it's the opening game in this particular group at the Euros Stuart your expectations well these teams know they cannot afford to drop points today it's so important they are consistent throughout the group stages if they want to progress further in the tournament should be tense [Applause] Derek a look then at the starting 11 Yan Z is the goalkeeper Manuel aangi plays with Ricardo Rodriguez in the fullback positions and it's an interesting looking attacking constellation with three forwards listed from the start the attack carried an initial threat but fizzled out here's the lineup for Spain rodri plays alongside Fabian in central Midfield and marata is the main Striker for this [Applause] match Granite [Applause] Jaa Fabian [Applause] Sher still passing it around with authority well they couldn't keep that sequence going [Applause] unfortunately kukura Danny Almo with [Applause] it there determination there for all to see promising sequence can he play it in Morata bearing in field here it has to be and a goal now they have their opener and now they can celebrate well here's the replay he does well to find that bit of space in the box and then he shows a lot of composure to finish it off that's a good goal well that reaction says it all that's such an important goal in this game so the ball rolling again with the score line standing at 1 nil Vargas bra [Applause] embolo Dan and DOI just looking for the right moment for that final pass [Applause] and the throw in fourth coming well Spain aren't controlling The Possession here but their attacking play has been really incisive it's been a really good display from them so far well that's right preserving the lead and doing it really well emo chance to play it [Applause] in it's a perfect challenge now who can he play it to vigorous defending and a foul in the opinion of the referee now what can they do from this free kick situation [Applause] oh what an Exquisite goal absolute [Applause] perfection well let's see it again as soon as he struck that he knew it was going in although he's put that much movement on the ball he controls it perfectly it's a great free [Applause] KCK that is that for the first half here [Music] [Applause] certainly have got to give this man [Applause] high away they go again second half is underway here but a good place to win it back and let's see what it means to real chance and a goal to reestablish their advantage just look at the [Applause] celebrations well as you can see he gave the keeper no chance there he looked so confident didn't he that's a cool [Applause] Finish Well he can't control his Delight can he it's a one wonderful moment for his team so the ball is rolling again 2-1 the score line Fabian Sher Silvan vidmer Jacka with it embolo Granit Jaa Jaa who can he pick [Applause] out oh my goodness you've really got to praise the defending that was [Applause] topnotch Dan Elmo here's [Applause] Fabian fine movement from moras and this at the moment for Morata and it's gone in just what the doctor ordered things looking very bright for them now with this buffer well you have to admire this bit of play just look how he runs with the ball he always looked in control didn't he that's a brilliant goal [Applause] well that's just what he wanted he has to be happy with this performance they've been good today so they get the ball moving again 3-1 the score line here what's going to happen [Applause] next rmo fer Vargas and now it's with embo [Applause] Rodriguez good use of the ball but can they trouble the defense and a significant block following that cross couldn't hang on to the ball a chance to whip it in and a throw in it's going to be so a Personnel change [Applause] then well a bit short with the [Applause] clearance could reduce the deficit and he does there was hope for them despite the adversity they suffer down here well here we can see it again and it's all about the pace of the passing One Touch slick movement but there's still plenty to do from here he hits it so well though lots of pace lots of power and the keeper just can't react in time it's a great strike [Applause] [Applause] well the action underway once more and no shortage of entertainment 3-2 Fabian hura laort well keeping the ball in this manner can be very effective super tackle and they've won possession and so into the final 5 minutes electing to shoot oh commanding [Applause] goalkeeping well still pressing for a goal here chance to cross and a useful cross a cross Laing G and accuracy and that is the end of the game it goes into the history books as a home defeat well Derek not quite good enough today yes they only lost by one goal but I never felt they were in control of the game a frustrating day all around for the coach to think about for the next time well he often cuts the figure of a thinking person's footballer and Stuart he's thought his way throughout this match yeah not much more you could ask for really plenty of effort a goal and most importantly the right result he should be happy with today