Switzerland: true dark horses
Switzerland have appeared at the previous two World Cups, and from their seven matches across those two tournaments, have conceded just one goal. They’ve always boasted good organisation, but have...
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Switzerland 2-1 Ecuador (Mehmedi, Seferovic; E Valencia) A game of set-pieces and attacking into wide areas – the game became progressively open, and both could have won it in stoppage time Flanks The...
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COSTA RICA 1-0 ITALY (Ruiz) An extraordinary upset. Costa Rica rode their luck in the first half but were comfortable after the break – they’re through to the knockout stage after just two group games...
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ARGENTINA 3-2 NIGERIA (Messi 2, Rojo; Musa 2) A gentle, open game with both sides already through Open feel This game could have gone in two very different ways. With both happy with a draw, it could...
View ArticleArgentina 1-0 Switzerland (AET): Switzerland concentrate on stopping Messi
In a very enjoyable World Cup second round, this was surely the least exciting game. Everything went through Leo Messi, and he eventually assisted the winning goal. Alejandro Sabella was without Sergio...
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