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Switzerland vs Costa Rica

Nizhny Novgorod Stadium
Jun 27, 2018 23:30 IST
Switzerland
2
-
2
FT
Costa Rica
Full Time
Dzemaili
(32')
Drmic
(89')
K. Waston
(57')
Sommer
(91')
Lichtsteiner
(38')
Zakaria
(76')
Schar
(84')
C. Gamboa
(12')
J. Campbell
(30')
K. Waston
(90')
Match Tied
  • Switzerland
    SUI
    Costa Rica
    CRC
  • 61%
    POSSESSION
    39%
  • 2
    GOALS
    2
  • 12
    SHOTS
    14
  • 3
    SHOTS ON TARGET
    6
  • 9
    FOULS COMMITED
    14
  • 3
    YELLOW CARDS
    3
  • 0
    RED CARDS
    0
  • 1
    OFF SIDES
    1
  • 6
    CORNER KICKS
    5
Match Info
  • Tournament name FIFA World Cup, 2018
  • Venue Nizhny Novgorod Stadium
  • Date Jun 27, 2018 11:30 PM IST
  • Attendance 43319
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Match Completed
91'
Sommer
91'
Cristian Gamboa
Ian Smith
91'
David Guzman
Randall Azofeifa
90'
K. Waston
89'
Drmic
84'
Schar
82'
Daniel Colindres
Rodney Wallace
82'
Xherdan Shaqiri
Michael Lang
76'
Zakaria
70'
Mario Gavranovic
Josip Drmic
61'
Valon Behrami
Denis Zakaria
57'
K. Waston
Half Time
38'
Lichtsteiner
32'
Dzemaili
30'
J. Campbell
12'
C. Gamboa
Kick Off

Switzerland

4-2-3-1
  • 18
    Mario Gavranovic
  • 23
    Xherdan Shaqiri
    15
    Blerim Dzemaili
    7
    Breel Embolo
  • 11
    Valon Behrami
    10
    Granit Xhaka
  • 2
    Stephan Lichtsteiner
    22
    Fabian Schaer
    5
    Manuel Akanji
    13
    Ricardo Rodriguez
  • 1
    Yann Sommer
MIDFIELDER
15
Blerim Dzemaili
Midfielder
17
Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako Lado
Midfielder
16
Gelson Da Conceicao Tavares Fernandes
Midfielder
10
Granit Xhaka
Midfielder
8
Remo Freuler
Midfielder
14
Steven Zuber
Midfielder
11
Valon Behrami
Midfielder
23
Xherdan Shaqiri
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
21
Roman Buerki
Goalkeeper
1
Yann Sommer
Goalkeeper
12
Yvon Mvogo
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
7
Breel Embolo
Forward
9
Haris Seferovic
Forward
19
Josip Drmic
Forward
18
Mario Gavranovic
Forward
DEFENDER
22
Fabian Schaer
Defender
3
Francois Moubandje
Defender
20
Johan Djourou
Defender
5
Manuel Akanji
Defender
6
Michael Lang
Defender
4
Nico Elvedi
Defender
13
Ricardo Rodriguez
Defender
2
Stephan Lichtsteiner
Defender

Costa Rica

5-4-1
  • 12
    Joel Campbell
  • 9
    Daniel Colindres
    5
    Celso Borges
    20
    David Guzman
    10
    Bryan Ruiz
  • 16
    Cristian Gamboa
    2
    Johnny Acosta
    3
    Giancarlo Gonzalez
    19
    Kendall Waston
    8
    Bryan Oviedo
  • 1
    Keylor Navas
MIDFIELDER
10
Bryan Jafet Ruiz Gonzalez
Midfielder
5
Celso Borges Mora
Midfielder
7
Christian Bolanos Navarro
Midfielder
9
Daniel Colindres Solera
Midfielder
20
David Alberto Guzman Perez
Midfielder
14
Randall Azofeifa Corrales
Midfielder
13
Rodney Wallace
Midfielder
17
Yeltsin Ignacio Tejeda Valverde
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
1
Keylor Antonio Navas Gamboa
Goalkeeper
23
Leonel Gerardo Moreira Ledezma
Goalkeeper
18
Patrick Alberto Pemberton Bernard
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
12
Joel Nathaniel Campbell Samuels
Forward
11
Johan Alberto Venegas Ulloa
Forward
21
Marcos Danilo Urena Porras
Forward
DEFENDER
8
Bryan Josue Oviedo Jimenez
Defender
16
Cristian Esteban Gamboa Luna
Defender
15
Francisco Javier Calvo Quesada
Defender
3
Giancarlo Gonzalez Castro
Defender
4
Ian Rey Smith Quiros
Defender
2
Johnny Acosta Zamora
Defender
19
Kendall Jamaal Waston Manley
Defender
22
Kenner Gutierrez
Defender
6
Oscar Esau Duarte Gaitan
Defender
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90'
FINAL ANALYSIS
The Costa Ricans did prove to be a bit more than most teams expected and will at least not return home with no points earned. Much of the second half was entirely lackluster, however the final ten minutes of action proved entertaining. The Brazilians take the group while the Swiss finish in second.
90'
FINAL
The final whistle blows in Nizhny Novgorod to bring this game to an end! The final is 2-2 between Switzerland and Costa Rica!
90'
PK GOAL!
Bryan Ruiz blasts the penalty kick off the cross bar and out, however he gets a fortunate bounce off the back of Yann Sommer which causes the ball to loop into the back of the net to draw Los Ticos level! This one will likely go down as an own goal for Sommer.
90'
PK FOR COSTA RICA
A penalty has been awarded to Los Ticos again! This one will stand as Denis Zakaria clearly dragged down Joel Campbell inside the box.
90'
VAR OVERTURNS PK
Clement Turpin momentarily awarded a penalty to the Costa Ricans following counter attack that results in a Los Ticos man going down in the area. After a lengthy review the play is overturned as it turns out that the Costa Rican striker was offside just a moment before winning the penalty meaning that the play results in nothing more than a free kick.
90'
Own Goal
Yann Sommer (Costa Rica)
90'
Substitution
Ian Smith (on). Cristian Gamboa (off). (Costa Rica)
90'
Substitution
Randall Azofeifa (on). David Guzman (off). (Costa Rica)
89'
Yellow Card
Kendall Waston (Costa Rica)
88'
GOAL
Denis Zakaria blasts a low cross from the right wing that slices through the Costa Rican backline and into the charging run of Josip Drmic in the center of the area. Drmic's defender completely falls down which allows him ample time to pick his spot and deposit the ball into the lower right corner of the net. Die Nati now lead 2-1!
88'
Goal
Josip Drmic. Assist by Denis Zakaria (Switzerland)
87'
GOAL!
GOAL! Josip Drmic buries a late goal to seemingly secure all three points for the Swiss!
84'
SCHAR YELLOW
Fabian Schar is shown a yellow card for his tackle on Joel Campbell! This means that should the Swiss advance to the knockout rounds of the tournament they will be without Schar and Stephan Lichtsteiner who must both serve a one game suspension for yellow card accumulation.
83'
Yellow Card
Fabian Schar (Switzerland)
82'
SUB
Oscar Ramirez makes his first substitution of the match as he brings on Rodney Wallace for Daniel Colindres. The NYCFC winger is yet another MLS player to make an appearance at the World Cup, including his teammates Kendall Waston and David Guzman
81'
Substitution
Rodney Wallace (on). Daniel Colindres (off). (Costa Rica)
81'
Substitution
Michael Lang (on). Xherdan Shaqiri (off). (Switzerland)
79'
DRMIC SHOT
Breel Embolo flings in a cross from the right flank and picks out Josip Drmic in the center of the area! Drmic rises up and blasts a header off the woodwork where the post and crossbar intersect! Oh, what a chance for Die Nati! So close to grabbing the lead right back.
77'
SWISS THROUGH?
At the moment Brazil lead the other match by the score 2-0, meaning that Switzerland could even lose this match and still advance to the next round.
75'
ZAKARIA YELLOW
Denis Zakaria is shown the fourth yellow card of the match as he tries to break up a counter attack.
75'
Yellow Card
Denis Zakaria (Switzerland)
69'
Substitution
Josip Drmic (on). Mario Gavranovic (off). (Switzerland)
67'
OVIEDO CROSS
Bryan Oviedo cuts down the left side of the area and sends a low cross in to the near post looking to find his striking partner Joel Campbell! The pass, though, is lacking the point perfect aim needed as Fabian Schar finds it easy to intercept and clear it out of bounds for a throw in.
62'
SWITZERLAND POSSESSION
Switzerland seem to be lost on the field at the moment. They have possessed the ball for a solid several minutes of play, however they have accomplished absolutely nothing with that possession other than swing the ball from side to side in the midfield.
60'
Substitution
Denis Zakaria (on). Valon Behrami (off). (Switzerland)
56'
WASTON HEADER
A corner kick is delivered from the right flag by Joel Campbell and place perfectly into the plunging run of the Vancouver Whitecaps centerback. Waston then loses his marker Manuel Akanji, leaps up, and glances a header into the back of the net passed the rooted Yann Sommer. We are now tied 1-1!
56'
GOAAAALLLL!!!
GOAL!!! Kendall Waston scores to equalize!
56'
Goal
Kendall Waston. Assist by Joel Campbell (Costa Rica)
54'
OVIEDO SHOT
Daniel Colindres nods down a great ball on the left side of the area to an awaiting Bryan Oviedo! The midfielder pauses for a moment and then tries to thrash a volley on goal, but he completely slices the shot sending it soaring above Sommer's crossbar.
49'
CAMPBELL MISS
A cross runs through the area and makes its way into the path of Joel Campbell! Campbell flails at the ball and scuffs it wide of the left post! What a miss for the Costa Rican striker!
46'
SECOND HALF
The second half is underway! The teams have switched ends and it will now be Costa Rica that attacks from right to left.
45'
HALFTIME ANALYSIS
Los Ticos must feel extremely unlucky to arrive at halftime trailing by a goal. They created a plethora of opportunities throughout the opening forty-five minutes including four strikes on target, however Yann Sommer stood firm to turn each attempt away. The goal that Blerim Dzemaili found in the 31st minute was clearly against the run of play, but the Swiss produced it with a brilliant series of passes that deftly cut the Costa Rican defense apart.
45'
HALF
Clement Turpin blows his whisle to bring the first half to and end! We head to the break with the Swiss leading the Costa Ricans 1-0!
45'
WASTON CLEAR
Xherdan Shaqiri chips a lovely ball over the Costa Rican defense that is perfectly placed into the path of two Swiss attackers. Unfortunately, the ball sits up for Kendall Waston who expertly sweeps the pass out of the area and over the end line for a corner kick.
42'
COSTA RICAN ATTACK
Joel Campbell, Celso Borges, and Daniel Colindres have been a force to be reckoned with so far for the Swiss backline, yet they trail in this match. Again the three combine for a nice series of passes that springs them into the penalty box, but a heavy pass from Colindres runs out of bounds over the end line a split second before Borges reached it.
38'
SHOT BY WASTON
A free kick bends inward off the foot of David Guzman to the far post and somehow manages to reach Kendall Waston untouched! Waston tries to redirect the ball into the net, but he ultimately fails to do so as the angle required is far too great for the center back to execute.
37'
Yellow Card
Stephan Lichtsteiner (Switzerland)
35'
RODRIGUEZ CROSS
Ricardo Rodriguez bends in a cross from the left sideline into the center of the box that appears to be picture perfect! The pass' only problem is that it hangs up in the air far too long which allows Keylor Navas ample time to come out and gather the ball in midair.
31'
GOAL FOR DZEMAILI
A cross from the right wing by Stephan Lichtsteiner was delivered perfectly to Breel Embolo on the far post who then delicately headed the ball back into the center of the area. The lurking Blerim Dzemaili then blasted a right footed shot through the traffic in front of goal to send Die Nati up by a goal!
31'
GOAL
GOAL! Switzerland score against the run of play to take a 1-0 lead!
31'
Goal
Blerim Dzemaili. Assist by Breel Embolo (Switzerland)
29'
CAMPBELL YELLOW
Joel Campbell is shown a yellow card without hesitation from tonight's head official. The striker was trying to hold off Manuel Akanji, but his right elbow flew up and connected with the Swiss defender right in the face.
29'
Yellow Card
Joel Campbell (Costa Rica)
24'
AKANJI BLOCk
Manuel Akanji manages to step in at the last moment to make a key block to deny Daniel Colindres of a goal following a quickly building Costa Rican counter attack. The Costa Ricans look to be far more capable than anyone had assumed they'd be, especially the Swiss and Vladimir Petkovic.
21'
SOMMER SAVES THE DAY AGAIN!
Yann Sommer comes through with another spectacular save! Bryan Oviedo hammered a left footed dipper from the far left side of the area that was ticketed for the far side netting, but once again Sommer is able to get his fingertips on the effort to knock it away from his goal.
17'
GAVRANOVIC SHOT
The Swiss finally find an opportunity to take a shot at Keylor Navas' goal from a threatening position! The ball pings around the top of the area, ultimately falling to Mario Gavranovic who attempts to bend a right footed curler into the upper right corner of goal. The attemt, though, is just misplaced and misses the target by a few feet to the right of the far post.
14'
SLOPPY DEFENSE
A few sloppy clearances and some all around poor defending by the Costa Rican back five grant Die Nati a few moments to compose themselves and string together a decent attack. The Swiss end up not creating a chance, but they are finally starting to settle into this match.
11'
Yellow Card
Cristian Gamboa (Costa Rica)
10'
COLINDRES OFF THE BAR
Daniel Colindres displays some outstanding individual effort to dispossess a Swiss defender near the left corner of the box and then unleashes an absolute stunner with his right foot! The right footed attempt curls over top of Yann Sommer to thump off the underside of the crossbar, but it unfortunately bounces out without crossing the line.
7'
TRIPLE SAVE
OH MY! Costa Rica have completely pummeled the net with three consecutive shots on target! Yann Sommer came up huge on each occasion with clutch saves, one deflected off the post and back into play. The keeper finally gathered the ball and smothered it to allow his back line a few moments to catch their breath.
4'
POSSIBLE HANDBALL
A rebounding shot deflects off of a Los Ticos defender that then ricochets off of what appears to be Giancarlo Gonzalez's hand, however Clement Turpin allows play to go on without awarding a penalty.
2'
EARLY FREE KICK
Breel Embolo is fouled by Celso Borges hardly 45 seconds into the match and wins the Swiss a free kick in an exceptionally dangerous area of the attacking third! Xherdan Shaqiri stands over the ball and awaits the referees whistle.
1'
KICKOFF
We are underway at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium! The Swiss attack from left to right during the first half in their all red kit, conversely the Costa Ricans are dressed in an all white uniform. Clement Turpin is the man in the middle for today's match and assisted by fellow Frenchmen Nicolas Danos and Cyril Gringore as well as the Tahitian born Norbert Hauata on the sidelines.
0'
HISTORY
Die Nati and Los Matacampeones have squared off two times previously to mixed results. The Swiss triumphed with a 2-0 victory in their first meeting in 2006, while the Costa Ricans took the second by the score of 1-0 in 2010.
0'
COSTA RICAN BENCH
Costa Rica Bench: Ian Smith, Oscar Duarte, Christian Bolanos, Johan Venegas, Rodney Wallace, Randall Azofeifa, Francisco Calvo, Yeltsin Tejeda, Patrick Pemberton, Marco Urena, Kenner Gutierrez, Leonel Moreira
0'
SWISS BENCH
Switzerland Bench: Francois Moubandje, Nico Elvedi, Michael Lang, Remo Freuler, Haris Seferovic, Yvon Mvogo, Gelson Fernandes, Denis Zakaria, Josip Drmic, Johan Djourou, Roman Burki
0'
COSTA RICA
Costa Rica (5-4-1): Keylor Navas; Cristian Gamboa, Johnny Acosta, Giancarlo Gonzalez, Kendall Waston, Bryan Oviedo; Daniel Colindres, Celso Borges, David Guzman, Bryan Ruiz; Joel Campbell
0'
SWISS
Switzerland (4-2-3-1): Yann Sommer; Stephan Lichtsteiner, Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Valon Behrami, Granit Xhaka; Xherdan Shaqiri, Blerim Dzemaili, Breel Embolo; Mario Gavranovic
0'
LOS TICOS PREVIEW
Los Ticos will be returning home after this match no matter the outcome, however if there is one trait common among most CONCACAF nations it is that they are tough and resilient even when the game is a dead rubber. Costa Rica certainly put up a fight against Serbia and withheld Brazil's onslaught right up until the 90th minute, but they still ended up losing both matches without netting a single goal. Perhaps we will see an adventurous young lineup from Oscar Ramirez now that they have been eliminated.
0'
SWISS PREVIEW
Switzerland have quietly put themselves into a quite advantageous position in a difficult group. Steven Zuber's 50th minute goal drew the Swiss level with a heavily favored Brazil and proved enough to split the points. The Nationalmannschaft, or Die Nati, then went on to stun the Serbians with a 90th minute winner off the foot of Xherdan Shaqiri. Now Die Nati only need a draw to secure their spot in the knockout rounds. Can the Swiss escape Nizhny Novgorod with the point they need or will the CONCACAF darlings surprise the world?
0'
WELCOME
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the final matchday in Group E! Switzerland and Costa Rica face off in Nizhny Novgorod in just under an hour, but in the meantime let's take a look at today's starting lineups and how these teams have performed in this year's World Cup.