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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Barry Glendenning

Switzerland 2-0 Italy: Euro 2024 last 16 – as it happened

Ruben Vargas doubles Switzerland’s lead early in the second half.
Ruben Vargas doubles Switzerland’s lead early in the second half with a mighty fine strike.. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters

Full time: Switzerland 2-0 Italy

Full time: Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas got the goals as Switzerland advanced to the quarter-finals in the face of shockingly feeble Italian opposition. Their players are now celebrating with abandon in front of their fans and can now look forward to a match against England or Slovakia. Read Jonathan Liew’s match report from the Berlin Olympiastadion.

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Switzerland have won!

The final whistle is blown. Switzerland march into the quarter-finals on the back of an impressive win over Italy. It was easy for them in the end but they could only beat what was in front of them and did so with fairly ruthless efficiency. It was a dismal effort from Italy, who were surprisingly feeble. They can expect a warm reception on their return to whatever Italy airport they’re flying back to … and not in a good way.

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