UEFA Nations League HIGHLIGHTS: SUI 2-1 CZE, Switzerland claims a narrow victory over Czech Republic, relegating them to lower tier

UEFA Nations League HIGHLIGHTS: SUI 2-1 CZE, Switzerland vs Czech Republic HIGHLIGHTS – In a game that was a must-win for the Czech Republic, two goals in a minute for Switzerland by Freuler and Breel Embolo sink the hopes for the visitors until Patric Schick pull a back . Switzerland enter the break with a goal lead. Coming back, the Czech are with rejuvenated zest to make a come back. However, a missed spotkick and a very unfortunate wood works have prevented them from escaping relegation. Follow UEFA Nations League 2022 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN

UEFA Nations League HIGHLIGHTS: SUI 2-1 CZE, Switzerland claims a narrow victory over Czech Republic, relegating them to lower tier –Check HIGHLIGHTS

The Czech Republic are relegated to the lower tier for the next edition of the UEFA Nations League following their narrow 2-1 loss against Switzerland in a must-win encounter. Two goals from Remo Freuler and Breel Embolo is 62 seconds saw this mishap take place for the Czech. Although Patrik Schick pulled one back, it was just a mere consolation.

⚽️ Freuler, Embolo

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UEFA Nations League HIGHLIGHTS: SUI 2-1 CZE, Switzerland claims a narrow victory over Czech Republic, relegating them to lower tier –Check HIGHLIGHTS

The visitors started the game in a strong point forcing Swiss Custodian Yann Sommer to make a string of saves. However, as the host grew into the game, they started taking control and before long they were hurling relentless attacks at the Czech defence.

Switzerland was awarded a deserving goal in the 29th minute when Remo Freuler finally got the breakthrough. Shaqiri curled in a cross from deep in Czechia territory on the right, locating Freuler in plenty of space in front of goal to nod in from close range, giving the lead.

The very next moment Breel Embolo doubled the lead with a clever strike. Embolo scored after setting off on a run from kick-off, reaching the edge of the penalty area and zipping in a low strike that skid off beating Vaclík to his right.

However, seconds before heading into the break Patrick Schick pulled a goal back for the Czech Republic, delivering them hope of a comeback heading into the break.

UEFA Nations League HIGHLIGHTS: SUI 2-1 CZE, Switzerland claims a narrow victory over Czech Republic, relegating them to lower tier –Check HIGHLIGHTS

Coming from the break, the visitors were in a rejuvenated vigour, however unfortunate events like hitting the woodwork thrice prevented the parity. However, Tomas Soucek missing the awarded spot-kick would be a matter of regret for the player and his contemporaries for quite a long time.

The swiss slotted their third through the likes of Vargas but the goal was disallowed owning to offside. However, despite a lot of goal-mouth action, the scores remain unchanged at the end of the time.

UEFA Nations League HIGHLIGHTS: SUI 2-1 CZE, Switzerland claims a narrow victory over Czech Republic, relegating them to lower tier –Check HIGHLIGHTS

Switzerland vs Czech Republic Starting XI:

Switzerland XI – Yann Sommer; Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schar, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer; Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Djibril Sow; Xherdan Shaqiri, Ruben Vargas, Breel Embolo

Czech Republic XI – Tomas Vaclik; Ondrej Kudela, David Zima, Vaclav Jemelka; Vladimir Coufal, Antonin Barak, Tomas Soucek, Jaroslav Zeleny; Vaclav Cerny, Patrik Schick, Adam Vlkanova

UEFA Nations League HIGHLIGHTS: SUI 2-1 CZE, Switzerland claims a narrow victory over Czech Republic, relegating them to lower tier –Check HIGHLIGHTS

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