- Remo Freuler (29')
- Breel Embolo (30')
- Patrik Schick (45')
Czech Republic relegated from Nations League A after Switzerland loss
Two goals in a minute from Remo Freuler and Breel Embolo steered Switzerland to a 2-1 victory over luckless Czech Republic at Kybunpark on Wednesday, a result that relegates the Czechs from Nations League A.
World Cup-bound Switzerland finished third in Group 2 with nine points from their six games, two behind winners Spain, while Czech Republic could only manage four points in the campaign.
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Freuler headed Xherdan Shaqiri's cross into the net on 29 minutes and straight from the kickoff Embolo collected a loose pass, ran to the edge of the box and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
The visitors reduced the deficit before halftime when Patrik Schick scored with a left-footed finish from David Zima's low cross, while later Tomas Soucek saw his penalty saved by Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer on a tough night for the visitors, who also struck the frame of the goal on two occasions.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Irfan Peljto
UEFA Nations League Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spain | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
Portugal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 10 |
Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
Czechia | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 4 |