Switzerland vs Algeria: Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16. It was a comfortable win for the Swiss, who held Algeria scoreless.
Breel Embolo scored the opening goal in the 11th minute. Johan Manzambi set him up with a brilliant run and pass. Manzambi has been outstanding in this tournament, with three goals and three assists.
Switzerland doubled their lead early in the second half. Dan Ndoye scored in the 46th minute after a poor clearance from Algeria.
Algeria had more possession and created some chances. Houssem Aouar missed an early opportunity. Riyad Mahrez had a shot cleared off the line by Denis Zakaria. Fabian Rieder missed a wide-open net for Switzerland late in the match.
Algeria made several substitutions to try and get back into the game but could not find a goal. Switzerland held on comfortably.
Switzerland will face the winner of Colombia and Ghana in the next round. They are looking for their first quarterfinal appearance since 1954.
Switzerland vs Algeria: Switzerland March Into World Cup Round of 16
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to advance to the World Cup Round of 16. It is their fourth straight time reaching this stage. They are still looking for their first quarterfinal appearance since hosting the tournament in 1954.
Thursday’s win was Switzerland’s third straight victory at this World Cup. They had never done that before in the tournament. Their previous wins were against Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Breel Embolo scored the first goal in the 10th minute. Johan Manzambi set him up on a counter-attack. Dan Ndoye scored the second goal early in the second half from the top of the penalty area.
Algeria had more possession and completed more passes but Switzerland’s attack was more effective. Switzerland will face the winner of Colombia and Ghana in the next round.
Who will Switzerland play in the Round of 16?
Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Algeria. It was their third consecutive victory in the tournament. They had never done that before in a single World Cup. This is also the fourth straight World Cup in which Switzerland have reached the Round of 16.
Breel Embolo scored the first goal in the 10th minute. Johan Manzambi set him up with a brilliant run. Dan Ndoye scored the second goal just 53 seconds into the second half from the edge of the box.
The Swiss defense recorded their first clean sheet of the tournament. Algeria had possession but could not break through.
Switzerland will face the winner of the other Round of 32 match between Ghana and Colombia. The match is on Tuesday, July 7, at BC Place in Vancouver. Switzerland will have the advantage of staying in a familiar venue.
Ghana reached this stage as one of the best third-placed teams. They had a 1-0 win over Panama, a draw with England and a narrow loss to Croatia. They are led by captain Jordan Ayew and coached by Carlos Queiroz.
Colombia topped their group without defeat. Their results included a 1-0 win over DR Congo and a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in the Round of 32. They have a star-studded lineup with Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez.
Switzerland are known for their disciplined defensive football. They have bright young attacking talent. Their main goal is to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since hosting the tournament in 1954.
FAQs
Q. Who did Switzerland beat to reach the Round of 16?
A. Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0.
Q. Who scored for Switzerland against Algeria?
A. Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored the goals.
Q. Who will Switzerland play in the Round of 16?
A. Switzerland will play the winner of Colombia vs Ghana.
Q. How many straight World Cups has Switzerland reached the Round of 16?
A. Switzerland have reached the Round of 16 in four straight World Cups.
Q. Has Switzerland ever won three straight World Cup matches before?
A. No. This is the first time Switzerland have won three straight matches at a World Cup.
Q. When did Switzerland last reach the World Cup quarter-finals?
A. Switzerland last reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 1954.
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