Under-21 Euro: Israel, France and Switzerland complete quarter-final line-up
The 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship group stage concluded on Wednesday with Israel, France and Switzerland taking the last three spots in the quarter-finals.
Israel left it late to beat Czechia 1-0 and claim second place in Group C, with holders Germany propping up the group after a 2-0 reverse against already-qualified England. All four teams were in contention heading into the final Group D games but France beat Switzerland 4-1 to win the section, with their opponents squeezing through thanks to Norway's 1-0 success against Italy.
"England" - "Germany" 2:0 (2:0)
Goals : Archer C., 4 (1:0); Elliott H., 21 (2:0)
"Israel" - "Czech Republic" 1:0 (0:0)
Goals : Gandelman, 82 (1:0)
Yellow Cards : Revivo 68; Gloukh 92; Khalaili 94 - Jaroš V. 94
"Switzerland" - "France" 1:4 (1:1)
Goals : Gouiri, 16 (penalty) (0:1); Ndoye D., 35 (1:1); Barcola B., 66 (1:2); Cherki, 76 (1:3); Caqueret, 81 (1:4)
Yellow Cards : Ndoye D. 29; Imeri 64 -
"Italy" - "Norway" 0:1 (0:0)
Goals : Botheim, 65 (0:1)
Yellow Cards : Ricci S. 49; Cancellieri 94 - Evjen 6