The Nati qualified against France after a crazy match which ended in a penalty shootout at the end of the suspense

Résumé vidéo du match référence de l’équipe de Suisse

Les supporters suisses ne s’en lasseront pas, ce petit 13-minute video summary, condensing all the emotions of the match is enjoyable. From spectacular goals to comebacks, to the decisive penalty shootout, this sequence allows you to relive the intensity and magic of a match that will remain forever etched in the memory of Nati fans.

Euro 2021: Switzerland eliminates France in a historic match

Switzerland wrote one of the most beautiful pages in its history by defeating France in the round of 16 of Euro 2021. In an incredible scenario, the Nati came back from 3-1 to 3-3 in the final minutes of regulation time before winning on penalties.

A crazy scenario for Swiss football

The match started ideally for Switzerland with Haris Seferović opening the scoring. But in the second half, France took the lead thanks to Karim Benzema (two goals) and Paul Pogba, making the score 3-1.

When all seemed lost, the Nati found the resources to come back. Seferović reduced the deficit before Mario Gavranović equalized in the 90th minute, sending the match into extra time.

A historic qualification on penalties

After a goalless extra time, everything came down to a penalty shootout. The Swiss managed a clean sheet, while Kylian Mbappé's shot was saved by Yann Sommer. The result: a 5-4 victory on penalties and a historic qualification for Switzerland.

A first since 1954

With this victory, Switzerland won a knockout match in a major competition for the first time since the 1954 World Cup. This feat will remain etched in the memory of fans, especially since it was achieved against the reigning world champion.

A founding victory for the Nati

This landmark match marked a turning point for the Swiss national team. By eliminating France, the Swiss national team demonstrated its ability to compete with the greatest nations in world football. This feat not only strengthened the team's cohesion, but also ushered a new generation of players into Swiss football history.

On rêve d’une Nati aussi conquérante pour la World Cup and why not even more resounding exploits!

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