Hungary vs Switzerland: Live Text Commentary, Score Updates, and Match Stats from Hungary

Follow the Action Live from Hungary

Welcome to our live coverage of the Hungary vs Switzerland UEFA European Championship match. The game kicks off at 13:00 UTC at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany. Stay tuned for live text commentary, score updates, and match stats throughout the game.

Line-ups and Formations

Hungary XI: Gulacsi, Lang, Orban, Szoboszlai, Nagy, Sallai, Styles, Kleinheisler, Nego, Szalai, Gazdag

Switzerland XI: Sommer, Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez, Xhaka, Freuler, Shaqiri, Sow, Embolo, Seferovic

Live Commentary

1' The match is underway in Cologne.

10' Switzerland has a great chance to score, but Embolo's shot is saved by Gulacsi.

20' Hungary is starting to get into the game, with Szalai having a couple of chances.

30' Switzerland takes the lead! Shaqiri curls a beautiful free-kick into the top corner.

35' Hungary equalizes! Szalai scores with a header from a corner.

45' The half-time whistle blows, with the score at 1-1.

Second Half

46' The second half is underway.

55' Switzerland retakes the lead! Embolo scores with a powerful header.

60' Hungary is pushing for an equalizer, but the Swiss defense is holding strong.

75' Switzerland extends its lead! Seferovic scores with a clinical finish.

80' The game is winding down, with Switzerland in control.

90' The final whistle blows, with Switzerland winning 3-1.

Conclusion

Switzerland earns a hard-fought victory over Hungary in their opening match of the UEFA European Championship. Shaqiri, Embolo, and Seferovic scored the goals for the Swiss, while Szalai scored the lone goal for Hungary. Switzerland will now face Turkey in their next match, while Hungary will face Portugal.