Switzerland secured a convincing 3-0 victory over North Macedonia in their UEFA Nations League, League B, Group 1 encounter at the Swissporarena in Lucerne on Tuesday.
Fabian Rieder opened the scoring shortly before half-time before second-half substitutes Johan Manzambi and Dan Ndoye completed the rout for the hosts.
Switzerland dominated possession and created the better chances throughout the encounter.
They enjoyed 57 per cent of the ball and registered 20 shots, with seven on target, while North Macedonia managed only three attempts and failed to test goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo.
Rieder broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute when he fired a left-footed effort from the right side to give Switzerland a deserved lead going into the interval.
The hosts increased their pressure after the restart and were rewarded in the 73rd minute when Manzambi finished a move initiated by Ndoye to double their advantage.
Ndoye then put the result beyond doubt eight minutes later, cutting inside before firing a right-footed effort into the top-right corner to make it 3-0.
North Macedonia struggled to respond after conceding the second goal, failing to register a shot in the second half as Switzerland continued to control proceedings.
Ndoye was the standout performer, contributing a goal and an assist, while Manzambi also impressed after coming on at half-time and finding the net.
The victory saw Switzerland underline their strength in the group, with their dominance reflected in their superior passing, chances created and attacking pressure throughout the match.
