September 08, (THEWILL) – Spain defeated Switzerland 4-1 in a Nations League A Group Four match on Sunday, despite playing with 10 men for most of the game. The match took place in Geneva amid heavy rainfall, marking Spain’s first victory in the group stage.
Fabian Ruiz led the Spanish team with two goals, while Joselu and Ferran Torres also scored. The European champions started strongly, with Joselu and Ruiz finding the net within the first 13 minutes. However, Spain faced a challenge when defender Robin Le Normand received a red card after 20 minutes of play.
Switzerland capitalised on their numerical advantage, with Zeki Amdouni scoring before half-time to reduce the deficit. The Swiss team continued to press for an equaliser in the second half, but their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful.
Spain’s counter-attacking strategy proved effective in the latter stages of the match. Ruiz scored his second goal, followed by Torres, to seal a convincing victory for the visitors. This result comes after Spain’s goalless draw against Serbia in their opening match of the tournament.
The loss marks Switzerland’s second consecutive defeat in the Nations League competition. Spain’s performance demonstrates their ability to overcome adversity and maintain their competitive edge in international football.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
