Switzerland into World Cup knockout stage with thrilling win over Serbia

17 November, Kathmandu. With an exhilarating 3-2 win over Serbia within the final match of the group, Switzerland secured a spot within the final 16 of the World Cup because the runner-up of Group G.

Liverpool’s striker Xordan Shaqiri scored a purpose within the twentieth minute of the match for Switzerland, the place a draw was sufficient.

However, inside quarter-hour, Servia scored two objectives and took the lead within the recreation. Serbian heart forwards Aleksandar Mitrović scored within the twenty sixth minute and Dusan Lahović within the thirty fifth minute.

The pleasure of the sport was not restricted to that. At the top of the primary half, Brill Embolo scored from shut vary and the sport was tied at 2 (2 objectives).

There was a possibility to return again within the second half for Servia, who had no selection however to win to safe a spot within the knockout stage. However, as quickly because the second half began, the Swiss workforce took the lead. Remo Fraler scored a superb purpose by way of a half volley.

In the remainder of the time, each groups had scoring alternatives. However, the purpose couldn’t be scored. With this consequence, it’s sure that Switzerland will play Group H winner Portugal within the final 16. With this defeat, Servia returned dwelling from the group.