Switzerland v Italy LIVE: Final score and result as Ruben Vargas goal knocks champions out of Euro 2024

45+3 mins: Switzerland were the better team of the first half and they’ve squeezed themselves into the lead. There’s a lot of improvement to be made from Italy who are now chasing this game.

The Swiss are 45 minutes away from the quarter-finals. All to play for in the second half.

45 mins: Three minutes of added time to play.

Save! Rieder fanices one and takes a shot from outside the box. He curls it towards the near post where Donnarumma leaps to his left and pushes the ball onto the post.

43 mins: In theory there should be more space for Switzerland now as they look for a second goal. Italy need to be more expansive which will leave gaps.

Switzerland have possession and are running the clock down to half-time.

40 mins: The deadlock is broken and Italy have gone behind for a fourth time at Euro 2024. They’re dangerously when they have to score and there’s no way they won’t adapt to a more positive and aggressive approach.

Switzerland need to be careful, they’ll need a second goal before feeling comfortable.

37 mins: Oh just ignore me!

Switzerland take the lead with a fine move. Ruben Vargas receives the ball on the left and pulls over a couple of defenders before slotting a square pass into the middle.

Remo Freuler arrives from deep, his first touch takes him away from the nearest centre-back then the second pings the ball into the back of the net!

36 mins: In the crowd the Switzerland fans are making themselves heard as they watch their team continue to dominate possession.

Worryingly these opening 36 minutes remind me of the Group C games featuring England. It could be a long, long while before we see a goal.

33 mins: Italy can’t get out of their own half. Alessandro Bastoni attempts to come down the left wing but runs out of play under pressure.

Switzerland respond with Fabian Rieder shifting into space on the right then drilling a low pass into the arms of Donnarumma.

30 mins: It’s a warm evening in Berlin which is probably a factor into the casual pace of play. Italy are rarely in a rush to make things happen and Switzerland are repeatedly probing inside their opponents’ half.

Rodriguez takes a shot from range but smokes the ball over the top.

27 mins: Close!

Action at the other end now. Stephan El Shaarawy nods an aerial ball across to Federico Chiesa who twists and weaves his way into the penalty area.

He shakes a tackle and gets off a shot only for Manuel Akanji to block the danger and turn the ball out for a corner.

24 mins: There’s been spaces for Switzerland to operate in between the lines but they’ve been lacking with a cutting final pass to properly cause Italy issues.

Save! Michel Aebischer dinks a chip over the top and picks out Embolo’s run. He shifts the ball onto his right foot and shoots but Gianluigi Donnarumma is up to the task and palms the ball away.

Best chance of the match so far!