Switzerland claimed prime spot in Group B after silencing the house followers in Vancouver with a 2-1 win over Canada.
Jesse Marsch’s aspect headed into the sport figuring out a degree could be sufficient to prime the group due to their superior objective distinction, however a second-half flurry from the Swiss left shell-shocked and compelled to accept second.
After a primary half through which neither aspect wished to impose themselves on proceedings, Ruben Vargas burst the sport into life with a fierce strike 40 seconds into the second half to present Murat Yakin’s aspect the benefit.
That lead was doubled simply 10 minutes later as Johan Manzambi capitalised on poor defending to squeeze an effort beneath Maxime Crepeau who ought to have finished higher.
Promise David did pull one again for Canada together with his first spark off the bench, however it wasn’t sufficient. Defeat for the host nation implies that they won’t have the posh of remaining in Vancouver for his or her spherical of 32 tie. As issues stand, South Korea could be the possible opponent for the Canadians in Los Angeles, whereas Switzerland may very well be in line to face Belgium.
Extra to observe…
The important thing moments from Vancouver…
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11: Embolo wastes good early probability for Switzerland
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46: GOAL! Vargas fires Switzerland forward 40 seconds into the second half
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57: GOAL! Manzambi makes it two after calamitous defending
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68: Elvedi makes nice block to disclaim David from halving deficit
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76: GOAL! David pulls one again 73 seconds after introduction!
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90+3: David is denied a second and late equaliser by Kobel
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90+6: Kobel wanted once more to maintain out Canada late on
