Xherdan Shaqiri double is not enough to see Switzerland leapfrog Wales into second place, but they should still qualify for last-16 after convincing 3-1 victory over hopeless Turkey
- Haris Seferovic opened the scoring with a good finish in the sixth minute
- Xherdan Shaqiri doubled the lead with a fine strike from the edge of the area
- Irfan Can Kahveci pulled one back with a brilliant strike in the second half
- Shaqiri finished off a devastating counter attack to put the game to bed
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Xherdan Shaqiri scored two superb goals as Switzerland secured third place in Group A at Euro 2020 with a 3-1 win over Turkey, but they now face an anxious wait to see if they will reach the last-16.
The Swiss, who finished level on four points with Wales but behind on goal difference, will hope to secure a spot in the knockouts as one of the four best third-placed finishers from the six groups.
Turkey, who finished fourth with three defeats, were tipped pre-tournament as dark horses, but will head home after a dismal effort in the group stage.
Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates after scoring his second goal against Turkey on Sunday
Shaqiri found the top corner with a lovely strike to double the lead in the first half
The forward then finished off a fine counter attack to pout the game to bed in the second half
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The game encapsulated Turkey's tournament, as they began full of fire and fury and started at a scintillating pace, only to collapse quickly as Switzerland outmanoeuvred them tactically to take an early lead.
The Swiss took the lead when Haris Seferovic received a pass from Steven Zuber on the edge of the area before rifling the ball into the bottom right corner in the sixth minute.
Exasperated, Turkey regrouped and tried again, but they went 2-0 down when Zuber found Shaqiri in a similar position, and he curled an exquisite shot beyond the despairing dive of Ugurcan Cakir 20 minutes later.
Turkey had their chances, but Swiss keeper Yann Sommer made a string of superb first-half saves as they searched for their first goal of the tournament.
Haris Seferovic opened the scoring with a fine low strike just six minutes into the game
Seferovic celebrates after breaking the deadlock in the early stages of the group game
MATCH FACTS
SWITZERLAND (3-4-1-2): Sommer, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez, Widmer (Mbabu 90), Freuler, Zhaka, Zuber (Benito 85), Shaqiri (Vargas 75), Seferovic (Gavranovic 75), Embolo (Mehmedi 85);
Subs not used: Zakaria, Mvogo, Sow, Fassnacht, Kobel, Schar, Comert
Scorers: Seferovic (6), Shaqiri (26, 68)
Booked: Xhaka
TURKEY (4-1-4-1): Cakir, Celik, Demiral, Soyuncu, Muldur, Ayhan (Yokuslu 63), Under (Karaman 80), Turfan (Yazici 63), Kahveci (Kokcu 80), Calhanoglu (Tokoz 86), Yilmaz;
Subs not used: Gunok, Bayindir, Antalyali, Kabak, Unal, R Yilmaz, Dervisoglu
Scorers: Kahveci (62)
Booked: Calhanoglu, Celik, Soyuncu
Referee: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)
Irfan Kahveci salvaged some pride for the Turks in the 62nd minute with a spectacular strike from distance to reduce the deficit, but their shortcomings were shown up again when Shaqiri fired home to complete a surging counter-attack.
With Shaqiri withdrawn, Granit Xhaka hit a post with a free kick as Switzerland continued to chase the goals that might have enabled them to take second spot, but to no avail.
For Turkey it was a dispiriting end to the as their talent-filled squad proved toothless in attack, in stark contrast to an effective Swiss outfit that may just live to fight another day.
Scroll down to see how it all unfolded with Sportsmail's live runner
Three minutes of added time.
Quite a few niggly little fouls from Turkey. You can sense the frustration.
Benito replaces Zuber.
Switzerland defending confidently. Not much spacve for Turkey at all.
Soyuncu is booked for a foul just outside the area.
Xhaka steps up and hits the bpost with a fine effort.
The Arsenal man is then booked for a foul of his own.
Some changes for Switzerland. Shaqiri and Seferovic are replaced by Vargas and Gavranovic.
Switzerland are still attacking with the urgency of a team who are two goals down rather than two ahead. In a sense, they are: if they win 5-1 and it stays the same in Rome, they will move above Wales.
20 minutes to go and hard to see any way back for Turkey now.
Clinical!
Switzerland counter and a low ball is played across to the onrushing Shaqiri to smash past the keeper.
Devastating.
Zuber with a decent effort as he curls one just wide from the edge of the box.
A triple change for Turkey.
What a goal! Out of nowhere.
Kahveci shows some fancy footwork 25 yards from goal before bending one brilliantly into the top left corner.
Stunning piece of play and Turkey are right back in it.
Close!
Seferovic continues to pose a threat as he makes his way into the box on the right before dragging a shot just wide of the far post.
Wales are down to 10 men.
Turkey not showing any signs of a comeback so far. Got to make some changes soon.
Embolo with a shot now but it's a comfortable save.
First chance of the half falls to Switzerland as Zuber is played into space on the left hand side of the box. His attempted placed finish is easily claimed by the keeper.
Turkey get us back underway.
A great half for the S
One added minute.
Al ost an incredible goal!
Turkey break and Mulder beats three men on the left on his way into the box before forcing a good stop.
The crowd love that.
Italy ahead in the group's other game.
Wales and Switzerland level on points as things stand but Wales have the better goal difference. For now.
The pace of the game has slowed a little. Turey failing to put any real pressure on.
Embolo now with a cross come shot that drifts wide.
Some good patient play from Turkey in and around the penalty area.
Celik eventually lets one fly but it goes wide.
Save!
Another good long range effort from Tukey as Mulder forces a diving save with a strike from just outside the box.
Sommer has been on top of his game so far.
Big save!
Shaqiri almost gets a second as he's played through on the break and makes his way forward before seeing his finish deflected wide by the outstretched foot of Cakir.
Switzerland looking so dangerous.
What a goal!
Shaqiri picks up the ball just outside the box and curls it into the top right corner. Keeper had no chance. Sensational.
Another speculative effort from Turkey as Tufan shoots high and wide from just outside the box.
Zuber tries one from just outside the box but it's well wide.
Almost half way through the first half.
A very open game so far.
Save!
Another good effort, this time from Mulder.
A cross avoids everyone and reaches him on the left hand side of the box. He catches it with a great left footed half volley that forces another diving save from Sommer.
Yilmaz almost gets in behind but can't reach reach the ball in time.
10 minutes played. Switzerland with 63% of the ball and a goal from their only shot.
Four shots already from Turkey but none that counted.
Brilliant!
Sefeforivc receives the ball just outside the box and turns and finds the far corner with a low left footed strike.
What a start.
Save!
What a strike from Kaan as he catches a half volley beautifully from just outside the box to force a good diving save from Sommer.
Yilmaz tries one from distance. Well wide.
Switzerland with the brighter start as Shaqiri and Embolo try to work their way into the box. Not quite.
Switzerland get us underway.
The two teams are out and the national anthems are underway.
Switzerland will be eliminated unless they win. A victory would give them four points, which should be enough to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. They could also finish second in the group: if they win and Wales lose, goal difference will decide where they finish.
Turkey need to win to have any chance of qualification, probably by a few goals. Their poor goal difference (currently minus 5) is likely to cost them if more than one third-placed team finishes on three points.
Starting XI: Cakir; Celik, Demiral, Soyuncu, Muldur; Ayhan; Under, Tufan, Kahveci, Calhanoglu; Yilmaz.
Starting XI: Sommer; Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Widmer, Freuler, Xhaka, Zuber; Shaqiri; Seferovic, Embolo.
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Can either side sneak a last-16 spot? It's likely only three points will do it for a best-placed third-place finish.
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