Striker Kieffer Moore scored a headed equaliser from a rare chance as surprise 2016 semi-finalists Wales snatched a 1-1 draw against wasteful Switzerland in their opening 2021 European Championship clash.
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Moore, who had a first-half opportunity expertly saved by Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer, guided the ball into the net on 74 minutes from a Joe Morrell delivery as he ghosted into space left by the static Swiss defence.
Lively forward Breel Embolo had put Switzerland ahead at the Baku Olympic Stadium on Saturday when he showed impressive strength to out-muscle defender Connor Roberts from a corner shortly after halftime.
The Swiss had a late 'winner' by Mario Gavranovic correctly ruled out for offside.
They may blame themselves for not killing off the game earlier, having squandered several golden chances through Haris Seferovic in the first half and Embolo after the break.
Italy lead the group after their impressive 3-0 victory over Turkey in the tournament opener on Friday and will host the Swiss in Rome in their second game on Wednesday.
Wales stay in the Azerbaijan capital to take on the Turks on the same day.
Australian Associated Press
