Match report

Switzerland 2-2 Denmark: A Thrilling Draw in UEFA Nations League

Switzerland
Switzerland
2–2
FT
Denmark
Denmark
Oct 15, 2024

Switzerland and Denmark delivered an exciting encounter in the UEFA Nations League, ending in a 2-2 draw. Remo Freuler and Z. Amdouni scored for Switzerland, while G. Isaksen and Christian Eriksen netted for Denmark. Both teams showcased resilience and determination throughout the match, resulting in a memorable draw.

Key Facts

  • • Remo Freuler scored for Switzerland in the 26th minute.
  • • G. Isaksen equalized for Denmark in the 27th minute.
  • • Z. Amdouni scored a penalty for Switzerland in the 45+1 minute.
  • • Christian Eriksen equalized for Denmark in the 69th minute.
  • • Nico Elvedi and F. Rieder received yellow cards for Switzerland.

Lineups

Switzerland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 17 E. Fernandes (D)
  • 5 M. Akanji (D)
  • 4 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 14 U. Garcia (D)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 23 Z. Amdouni (M)
  • 22 F. Rieder (M)
  • 19 D. Ndoye (M)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 F. Ugrinic
  • 20 M. Aebischer
  • 9 A. Zeqiri
  • 6 C. Witzig
  • 16 V. Sierro
  • 11 J. Monteiro
  • 2 E. Cömert
  • 12 Y. Mvogo
  • 13 R. Rodríguez
  • 21 P. Köhn
  • 18 C. Zesiger

Denmark

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 4 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 18 A. Bah (M)
  • 10 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 15 P. Dorgu (M)
  • 8 G. Isaksen (F)
  • 7 A. Grønbæk (F)
  • 9 R. Højlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 J. Stage
  • 11 A. Skov Olsen
  • 19 J. Wind
  • 12 K. Dolberg
  • 5 J. Mæhle
  • 20 Y. Poulsen
  • 2 A. Sørensen
  • 16 M. Hermansen
  • 17 A. Dreyer
  • 22 F. Rønnow
  • 21 M. Roerslev
  • 14 M. Bidstrup

Timeline

  1. Switzerland
    26' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    Remo Freuler
  2. Denmark
    27' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Isaksen · Assist: C. Eriksen
  3. Switzerland
    30' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    Nico Elvedi

    Foul

  4. Switzerland
    37' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    F. Rieder

    Foul

  5. Switzerland
    45'+1 Switzerland Goal · Penalty
    Z. Amdouni
  6. Denmark
    55' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kristensen

    Foul

  7. Denmark
    57' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Isaksen · On: J. Stage
  8. Denmark
    57' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: A. Skov Olsen
  9. Denmark
    57' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gronbaek · On: J. Wind
  10. Switzerland
    67' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Rieder · On: F. Ugrinic
  11. Denmark
    69' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Eriksen · Assist: P. Hojbjerg
  12. Denmark
    76' Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Victor Nelsson · On: K. Dolberg
  13. Switzerland
    81' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: M. Aebischer
  14. Switzerland
    81' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Embolo · On: A. Zeqiri
  15. Denmark
    86' Denmark subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Patrick Dorgu · On: J. Maehle
  16. Switzerland
    89' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Amdouni · On: C. Witzig
  17. Switzerland
    89' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Ndoye · On: V. Sierro

Match Stats

Stat Switzerland Denmark
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 83%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 579 380
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 516 317
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Switzerland took the lead through Remo Freuler in the 26th minute, only for G. Isaksen to equalize for Denmark just a minute later.
  • ▸ Z. Amdouni's penalty in the 45+1 minute put Switzerland ahead once again, but Christian Eriksen's goal in the 69th minute sealed the draw for Denmark.