Switzerland remains and Czech Republic relegated to League B

Freuler and Embolo, in one minute, put Switzerland on track for victory and permanence in the Nations League A. Schick on the verge of the break closed the gap in a good play by the Czech team. Swiss goalkeeper Sommer, who saved Soucek’s penalty in the 60th minute, was responsible for cutting off the visitors’ hopes.

The start of the match made it clear how the match was going to unfold. The Czechs, in need of a victory, came out wanting to score early, however, the crossbar, Sommer and the lack of aim denied them three times in the first seven minutes. Switzerland, with the peace of mind of playing at home and that the draw served them well, waited. Thus, in a minute close to half an hour of play, Freuler and Embolo put a clear lead on the scoreboard, with overwhelming efficiency. Schick cut before the break.

After passing through the locker room, Switzerland came out wanting to finish the game, but Embolo in minute 47 was unable to hit a clear chance. The Czechs, who had exchanged Vaclick for Stanek in goal, breathed and tried not to have any more scares, but they needed to create danger in the Swiss area and in the 60th minute they succeeded. Schick caught a long ball near the area, went inside and Eveldi unnecessarily blocked him. Clear and yellow fault. It was the big opportunity, but then Sommer appeared. The Swiss goalkeeper guessed Soucek’s shot and saved it. From that moment the visiting team was unable to overcome the Helvetica. Little by little Switzerland took control of the game and Vargas had the sentence, but his goal was invalidated for offside, VAR through. In the closing stages, the post again prevented the Czech tie, after a shot by Jemelka.

In the end, The Czech Republic took a loss from Switzerland and relegation to the Nations League B.