Albania v Switzerland, 11 June 2016

Kick-off: 3.00pm local (2.00pm BST). Assistant referees: Roberto Alonso Fernández (Spain) Juan Carlos Yuste Jiménez (Spain) Fourth official: Pol van Boekel (Netherlands) Additional assistant referees: Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain) Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain) Reserve assistant referee: Erwin Zeinstra (Netherlands) Man of the Match: Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) Before this game, Albania - playing their first-ever game at a major tournament - had never beaten Switzerland (drawn one and lost five) whilst the Swiss had never won its first game at a European Championships finals (drawn two and lost one) so the omens suggested a draw. This game was followed with divided loyalties by the Xhaka family. Taulant and Granit became the first brothers to play on opposite sides in a Euro finals game. Switzerland got off the a flying start as Albanian keeper Etrit Berisha came for a cross, only to be beaten by Fabian Schar who headed into the back of the net. On 31 minutes, Armando Sadiku was put through on goal but his shot was well saved by Yann Sommer. However, Albania's chances seemingly went up in smoke when captain Lorik Cana was correctly shown a second yellow for a deliberate handball on 36 minutes. Blerim Dzemaili hit the post with the subsequent free kick. Albanian substitute Ergys Kace was very lucky to escape with a yellow card after a pull and then dangerous play a minute after coming on. Switzerland had a good chance through Haris Seferovic but his shot was well saved by Berisha who appeared solid in goal, atoning somewhat for his early error. With the Swiss having failed to make their numerical advantage count, the game's tempo increased as full-time loomed and Albania had a good shout for a penalty for a foul on Ermir Lenjani. With minutes left, Shkelzen Gashi was put clear through on goal but his shot was excellently saved by Sommer and Switzerland's 11 men held out for the win.