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Today’s Spain cannot be called an impeccable team. Luis Enrique started a restructuring and this, whatever is said, affects the drawing of the game. However, Spain has not lost its predatory instincts, which are manifested in the ability to punish the rival for mistakes. In the previous round of the League of Nations, Ukraine fell under the hot hand, now the Spanish pressed on the weak point of Switzerland.
“Red Fury” did not show dominant football, but skillfully took advantage of the opponent’s failures on defense. It was after a serious error by the Swiss defenders that the winning goal was scored: Merino awaited the carelessness of Jacqui, yielded to Oyarsabal, who surpassed Sommer, who should also share the responsibility of this unfortunate situation for the “neutrals” .
It’s a shame, because Spain didn’t create much at the beginning of the fight. On the contrary, the guests could have scored if Benito had struck with a little more cunning. Although already in the middle of the half, an answer came: Ferran forced Sommer to make a stop.
The Swiss had to endure unpleasant moments at the beginning of the second half. Oyarzabal lacked centimeters to crown the Spanish pressure with a second goal against Sommer. Ansu Fati and Dani Olmo did not look too active that night, which affected the attacking potential of the Spanish. Switzerland, realizing and feeling this, endured it and continued its offensive. Mehmedi had a chance, but it was not effective.
At the end of the second half, Switzerland further dominated the initiative. Although without the sharpness necessary for such a level of opposition. In the 74th minute, Freuler sent the ball into the net of De Gea’s goal, but first he fouled his rival. This greatly disappointed Petkovic and his charges. However, it did not provide them with an additional incentive. A significant final assault didn’t work out, just a slight acceleration from the guests.
Spain maintains the lead in the Nations League group, while Switzerland will fight Ukraine for the right not to fall in the lower division. And the key to this fight, it seems, will be a face-to-face duel between the underdog of the quartet.
The League of Nations. Division A. Group 4
10.10.2020. Spain. Madrid. “Alfredo Di Stefano”
Referee on the field – Ali Wordyik (Turkey)
Spain – Switzerland 1: 0
objective: Mikel Oyarzabal 14
Spain: De Gea – Jesus Navas, Sergio Ramos, Pau Torres, Jose Gaia – Dani Olmo (Sergio Canales 57), Sergio Busquets, Mikel Merino – Ferran Torres (Rodri 88), Mikel Ojarsabal (Gerard Moreno 73), Ansu Fati (57 Adama Traore ))
Switzerland: Jan Sommer – Silvan Widmer (Mario Gavranovic 86) – Nico Elvedi, Fabian Sher, Ricardo Rodríguez – Loris Benito (Steven Zuber 81) – Jibril Sov (Ruben Vargas 60), Granit Jaka, Remo Froiler (Edmilson Fernandes 86) – Admir Mehmedi Jerdan Shakiri 60), Haris Seferovich
Warnings: Mikel Merino 64 – Fabian Schör 30, Remo Freuller 74
