Soccer-Yakin gets big calls right as Swiss outclass Hungary

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group A - Hungary v Switzerland - Cologne Stadium, Cologne, Germany - June 15, 2024 Switzerland coach Murat Yakin waves at fans before the match REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Switzerland coach Murat Yakin found himself under pressure after a poor qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 but he got the big calls right on Saturday as his side beat Hungary 3-1 to open their Group A campaign in style.

Yakin sprung a surprise with his starting line-up in Cologne, handing inexperienced striker Kwadwo Duah his second cap and recalling Michel Aebischer on the left.