On June 30th, the Swiss national team defeated Italy 2-0 in the Round of 16 of the European Championship, advancing to the quarterfinals. Swiss head coach Murat Yakın was brimming with confidence after the victory, stating that his team can compete with any opponent.
Switzerland narrowly missed defeating Germany in the final group stage match and then eliminated defending champions Italy in the Round of 16, showcasing impressive performances against two of the tournament’s biggest teams. When commenting on the victories, Yakın said, “We went unbeaten in the group stage and in our back-to-back matches against Germany and Italy, we proved that we can compete with any of the top teams.”
The Swiss team dominated possession throughout the match against Italy. Yakın added, “We were all united as a team, and we proved that we are not only a strong defensive unit but can also dominate games with our attack.”
The ability to eliminate Italy and reach the quarterfinals filled Yakın with excitement. “This is truly exhilarating; I still get goosebumps. The achievements we have made prove we are on the right track and doing things the right way. We have earned the right to stay here, and we are hungry to win more.”
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