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Agence France-Presse

A stoppage-time header from Niclas Fullkrug rescued a 1-1 draw for Germany against Switzerland on Sunday in Frankfurt, ensuring the Euro 2024 hosts finish top of Group A.
The Swiss took the lead when Dan Ndoye scored from close range after 28 minutes to stun the home side.
Germany took a series of risks late in the hope of an equaliser and veteran striker Fullkrug delivered, heading home in the second minute of stoppage time.

The result means Switzerland, rather than Germany, face a tougher last-16 assignment, setting up a potential meeting with holders Italy or 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia.
The Germans look set to face second place in England’s Group C, which is currently Denmark.
“I think the equaliser was deserved, as was the group win. We threw a lot forward at the end,” Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said .
“The cross was perfect. That was a nice moment for us as a team, that could be decisive. That changes the situation,” Fullkrug told ARD.
Heading into the match the hosts were optimistic they had turned the corner after almost a decade of disappointment at major tournaments, with two World Cup group stage exits bookending a Euros last-16 elimination.
The yellow card for Tah was unjustified, which is annoying. But we have enough quality to compensate for that
Julian Nagelsmann, Germany coach
Led by an experienced midfield featuring captain Ilkay Gundogan and Toni Kroos, Germany beat both Scotland and Hungary in their first two matches.
Germany were however caught off guard by Switzerland’s energy and failed to carve out many clear-cut chances.
Despite Fullkrug’s late rescue effort, Nagelsmann will have plenty to ponder after the stodgy performance.
Nagelsmann decided to play the same starting XI for the third straight game despite already having made sure of a last-16 place.
It was a decision he may regret when defender Jonathan Tah saw yellow, his second in the group stage, meaning he will miss Germany’s first knockout game.
“The yellow card for Tah was unjustified, which is annoying. But we have enough quality to compensate for that,” Nagelsmann said.

Pushed on by an optimistic and partisan home ground, Germany started brightly, carving out some half-chances after launching long balls over Switzerland’s midfield press.
Robert Andrich looked to have given Germany the lead after 16 minutes when Yann Sommer made a meal of his long-range strike, which bounced past the goalkeeper and into the net.
The goal was however overturned with VAR finding Jamal Musiala had committed a foul in the lead-up.
The Swiss had been on the back foot early but took the lead on the 28-minute mark, taking advantage of some sloppy play from Musiala and Joshua Kimmich.
Musiala lost the ball in his own half, sending Switzerland on the break. Kimmich won but then let go of possession, allowing Remo Freuler to find Ndoye who stuck out a leg and booted the ball into the net.

It was the first time the hosts had trailed this tournament and the goal seemed to rattle Germany, who were increasingly hesitant in closing out the first half.
Germany went on the attack in the second half as Nagelsmann made several offensive changes but the hosts had few clear chances against a Swiss side doggedly protecting their lead.
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji stretched out to block Kimmich at point-black range with 20 minutes remaining.
Nagelsmann brought Fullkrug from the bench with 14 minutes remaining and the Borussia Dortmund striker stepped up to the plate, heading in a cross from David Raum to send Germany back to the top of the group.


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Euro 2024

Euro 2024: Germany rescued by last-gasp Fullkrug goal to clinch top spot v Switzerland

Germany’s Niclas Fuellkrug scores the equalising goal during the Euro 2024 match against Switzerland in Germany on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Germany’s Ilkay Gundogan on the pitch in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Germany’s Florian Wirtz, up, as Germany’s Antonio Ruediger, centre, falls over Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye at the Euro 2024 football tournament in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday. Photo: AP

Germany fans cheer at the public viewing on Schlossplatz in Stuttgart, while watching the Euro 2024 match against Switzerland. Photo: dpa

Euro 2024: Hungary hope after eliminating Scotland with win, Varga suffers worrying injury

Hungary’s Endre Botka, left, heads the ball over Scotland’s Che Adams during the Euro 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday. Photo: AP

Players and stewards hold a screen around Hungary’s Barnabas Varga as he receives medical treatment during the match against Scotland at the Stuttgart Arena on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Dejected Scotland fans after the Euro 2024 match against Hungary in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE

 Hungary fans celebrate their win against Scotland in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday. Photo: Reuters 

Scotland’s goalkeeper Angus Gunn and Hungary’s Barnabas Varga, centre, collide during their Euro 2024 match in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday. Photo: AP

Euro 2024: Spain impress again – but get helping hand from Italy to seal last-16 spot

Italy (in white) are outnumbered on a night when Spain gave a statement of intent. Photo: EPA-EFE

Spain’s Nico Williams (right) puts pressure on Italy’s Giovanni di Lorenzo in Gelsenkirchen. Photo: EPA-EFE

Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simon collects the ball on a night when he had little to do. Photo: AFP 

Euro 2024: ‘dark horses’ Hungary suffer opening-game defeat by impressive Switzerland

Switzerland players celebrate with Breel Embolo after his goal clinched a 3-1 win over Hungary. Photo: AFP

Euro 2024: security bulked after pitch invaders aim for Ronaldo selfies

A pitch invader tries to take a selfie with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo during a match between Turkey and Portugal at the Euro 2024 football tournament in Dortmund, Germany on Saturday. Photo: AP

Stewards catch a pitch invader who ran to Ronaldo during the match between Turkey and Portugal at Euro 2024 in Dortmund, Germany on Saturday. Photo: AP

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Result means Switzerland, rather than Germany, face a tougher last-16 assignment, setting up a potential meeting with Italy or Croatia


Result means Switzerland, rather than Germany, face a tougher last-16 assignment, setting up a potential meeting with holders Italy or 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia.


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