First 45 minutes gone and Italy don't have any shot on target should tell you how seriously Switzerland are taking their defense and I'm not surprised at such a statistics as the home side see doing all the pressing with a possession of 56% and more offense Italy's eighteen yard box. With how intense first half has been, it will mount more pressure on Italy to turn events to their favor in the second half else it will prove deadly.
 I expected the game to be fierce, but I least expected the Italians to be pushed into the background and become so reckless to be causing so many fouls. Switzerland seem to be enjoying themselves but I hope they can maintain this confidence in the second half so that they can hit Italy where it hurts the most; eliminating them.