Switzerland have beaten Italy for the first time in 31 years to send the defending champions home in what’s been called an ‘appalling’ performance by the Azzurri.
Switzerland in Berlin on Saturday dominated and defeated Italy 2-0, advancing to the quarterfinals.
Embolo came close early, but it was Remo Freuler who broke the deadlock with a clinical finish.
Ruben Vargas doubled the lead with a stunning strike into the top corner.
The Swiss defense was impenetrable throughout the encounter, shutting down every Italian attack.
