Switzerland drew 1-1 with Germany, conceding an equalizer in the final minutes and missing out on group victory. However, the players and coaches are delighted with the team's performance.
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- Switzerland qualify for the round of 16 as group runners-up after a strong 1-1 draw against Germany.
- Granit Xhaka is proud of his team after the game. "We played a huge match - strong defensively," he said on SRF.
- The fact that the Nati conceded the equalizer in the final minutes is a minor matter for Murat Yakin. "Of course we wanted to win. But what's important is the unbeaten run and the great team performance."
Switzerland came so close. They missed out on winning their group at the European Championship by a hair's breadth. The Nati put in a strong performance against Germany, leading 1-0 until the 92nd minute, when Niclas Füllkrug headed the Germans into fortune and Switzerland back into second place.
"When we see how Germany celebrated at 1:1, we can be proud of ourselves," said Granit Xhaka on "SRF" after the game. "We played a huge match - strong defensively." Being proud of the performance was more important today than the result.
Yann Sommer was also satisfied with the draw. The late goal conceded was annoying, "but it's Germany". "We were extremely brave today. (...) I watch the game from the back and I really enjoyed watching this team."
Sommer is nevertheless self-critical. In the 18th minute, Robert Andrich caught the national team keeper out with a long-range shot. "You have to stop a shot like that." The fact that the goal was disallowed was important at that moment.
Freuler praises the fans, Xhaka his coach
The fans are also important for Murat Yakin's team. Remo Freuler sings the supporters' praises: "What the fans deliver is incredible. An atmosphere like this in Frankfurt at a home game for Germany is simply incredible. Thank you to all the fans."
Xhaka praises coach Yakin. "Chaupeau also to the coach, to Muri." He seeks many discussions with the team and it is no coincidence that he can set the team up so well.
No big thoughts about possible round of 16 opponent
Yakin himself is satisfied with the game. "Of course we wanted to win. But the important thing is that we are unbeaten and played a great game as a team." The performance was top notch. "We live for moments like this."
The national team's next moment on the big stage will come next Saturday in the round of 16 in Berlin. Yakin is not too worried about the opponent. "I think it's more that our opponents have to worry about us."
The second-placed team from Group B with Spain, Italy, Croatia and Albania awaits the national team. Xhaka: "If we give 120 percent, we can upset any team."
