Switzerland hold off Hungary fightback after Duah bursts on to the scene

This was not the Hungary that had been expected and, to their delight, neither was it the Swiss.

GOALSCORER: Switzerland's Kwadwo Duah, left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal besides teammates Ruben Vargas, center, and Granit Xhaka. Pic: Darko Vojinovic, AP

Euro 2024: Hungary 1 Switzerland 3

For most of the second half, the cowbells clanked gleefully. After all the doubts about Switzerland, all the positive noises about Hungary, there had been something almost surreal about the ease with which Murat Yakin’s team dominated the first half. Hungary, having been oddly sluggish, were able to impose themselves enough after the break to at least cause Switzerland some anxiety. In truth, though, this was comfortable enough, a game in effect won by half-time and sealed by Breel Embolo’s late strike.