Ruiz double helps 10-man Spain thump Switzerland 4-1
Fabian Ruiz of Spain netted two goals as his 10-player team secured a 4-1 win against Switzerland in a rainy match in Geneva. This marked their initial triumph in Nations League A Group Four and dealt a second consecutive loss to the home team.
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- Published Date: 02:00 | 10 September 2024
- Modified Date: 02:00 | 10 September 2024
Spain's Fabian Ruiz scored twice as his 10-man side defeated Switzerland 4-1 in the pouring rain in Geneva to earn their first victory in Nations League A Group Four on Sunday and inflict a second successive defeat on their hosts.
Euro 2024 winners Spain had been held to a dour 0-0 draw by Serbia in their pool opener but found their groove in a quick start at the Stade de Geneve as Joselu and Ruiz had them 2-0 up inside 13 minutes.
A red card for Spain defender Robin Le Normand after 20 minutes was a setback and brought Switzerland into the game as Zeki Amdouni pulled a goal back before halftime.
But as the Swiss pressed for an equaliser late on, Ruiz netted his second and Ferran Torres also got on the scoresheet as Spain hit the hosts with lightning counter-attacks.