Hungary 1 Switzerland 3: Embolo scores late to seal win after return from injury as Swiss get off to flyer at Euro 2024

SWITZERLAND held off a spirited Hungarian fight back to triumph 3-1 in their Euro 2024 opener.

Murat Yakin's side went into the match having watched Germany tonk Scotland 5-1 in Group A's first clash last night.

Breel Embolo lobs Peter Gulacsi
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Breel Embolo lobs Peter GulacsiCredit: Getty
Embolo celebrates his Swiss clincher
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Embolo celebrates his Swiss clincherCredit: Getty

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London-born Kwadwo Duah got the Swiss off to a perfect start on 12 minutes, when he converted beyond Hungary goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.

Young Boys ace Michel Aebischer then made it two on the stroke of half-time, handing the Hungarians an uphill task.

They did give themselves hope, when Barnabas Varga pulled one back on 66 minutes.

But while Marco Rossi's side pushed for an equaliser, the Swiss held firm to secure a vital three points - grabbing a third late on through Breel Embolo.

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London-born Kwadwo Duah gave Switzerland the lead
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London-born Kwadwo Duah gave Switzerland the leadCredit: Getty
Duah, 27, celebrates his opener
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Duah, 27, celebrates his openerCredit: AFP
Michel Aebischer doubles Switzerland's lead
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Michel Aebischer doubles Switzerland's leadCredit: Getty
Aebischer put his side two goals to the good
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Aebischer put his side two goals to the goodCredit: AP
Barnabas Varga pulled one back for Hungary
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Barnabas Varga pulled one back for HungaryCredit: Getty
Varga had given Marco Rossi's side hope in the second half
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Varga had given Marco Rossi's side hope in the second halfCredit: Getty