With Switzerland’s initial goals comprehensively achieved thanks to wins in all three of their group games, Pierluigi Tami was quick to set new targets for his under-21 squad. “We have already shown our strength by getting to the semi-final. At this stage you also look at the nerves and physical state of the players, which will also decide how far we can go,” said the Swiss coach to uefa.com after Saturday’s win over Iceland, “but I thi...More

Having lost their opening two games in disappointing fashion, Iceland knew that only maximum points against the tournament hosts in their final UEFA European Under-21 Championships group game would be enough. Once victory over Denmark was assured, as convincingly as possible, would they be able to consider the awkward scenario that would see them sneak into the semi-finals with just three points. Unfortunately for Iceland their deserved...More

Goals from Fabian Frei and Innocent Emeghara helped Switzerland take a big step towards the semi-finals of the UEFA under-21 Championships. Before either side had a chance to settle, Frei put Switzerland into an opening minute lead on their way to a 2-0 win. The rampaging midfielder was put clear of the napping Iceland defence by Xherdan Shaqiri and struck his shot with real venom. With the lead, Switzerland were allowed to control the...More

Having kicked off their European Under-21 Championship finals campaign in the best possible fashion with victory over Denmark, Switzerland have switched their attention to Tuesday’s meeting with Iceland. The tournament hosts were left frustrated as the Swiss shut them out and walked away with a crucial 1-0 win in Group A. Pierluigi Tami's under-21 squad will be keen to avoid becoming the first team from their country to lose to Iceland...More

After what looked like a rather simple task in beating Honduras, Switzerland could only manage a goalless draw, which means they are out of the 2010 World Cup. The Swiss will be kicking themselves after such a great start to Group H, which saw them defeat Spain in their opening fixture. And it was Spain who overtook them as they defeated Chile and took top spot on goal difference. The Swiss’s failure to qualify has links to all of their...More

There was a decidedly Hispanic feel to the last of the eight World Cup groups, with Chile representing South America, Honduras from Central America, and the presence of the motherland herself in the form of European Champions Spain. Rounding off the group were Switzerland, who would make a brief but instant impact. Chile and Honduras kicked off the action, with both harbouring ambitions of sneaking into the last 16. Much had been made...More