Jack Buchanan, Chief EFL Editor
Switzerland have secured their spot in the Round of 16 following a 2-0 win over Algeria in Vancouver, which saw Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye get on the scoresheet.
It was Embolo who opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, ******* isted by youngster Johan Manzambi, before Ndoye doubled their advantage early in the second half, killing off the tie.
Switzerland named their oldest XI ever for a World Cup knockout game for this one, with Dennis Zakaria replacing Luca Jaquez at right-back and Ndoye replacing Lucas Sow on the wing. This was also Granit Xhaka's 150th cap for his country, making him the 49th player in history to reach that tally in men's internationals.
Meanwhile, Algeria made three changes with Luca Zidane returning in goal ahead of Oussama Benbot, whilst Ryan Ait-Nouri replaced Jaouen Hadjam at left-back and Zerrouki came into the middle of the park in favour of Amine Gouri.
Switzerland have secured their spot in the Round of 16 following a 2-0 win over Algeria in Vancouver, which saw Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye get on the scoresheet.
It was Embolo who opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, ******* isted by youngster Johan Manzambi, before Ndoye doubled their advantage early in the second half, killing off the tie.
Switzerland named their oldest XI ever for a World Cup knockout game for this one, with Dennis Zakaria replacing Luca Jaquez at right-back and Ndoye replacing Lucas Sow on the wing. This was also Granit Xhaka's 150th cap for his country, making him the 49th player in history to reach that tally in men's internationals.
Meanwhile, Algeria made three changes with Luca Zidane returning in goal ahead of Oussama Benbot, whilst Ryan Ait-Nouri replaced Jaouen Hadjam at left-back and Zerrouki came into the middle of the park in favour of Amine Gouri.
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