FIFA World Cup 2022: Breel Embolo takes Switzerland to 1-0 victory over Cameroon
The breathtaking action in the FIFA World Cup 2022 continued as Switzerland and Cameroon got head-to-head against each other at Al – Janoub Stadium on Thursday. Cameroon came into the match as underdogs who didn’t have a win in the World Cup for 20 years. However, they gave a tough fight to Switzerland who registered a 1-0 win courtesy of a goal from Cameroon-born Breel Embolo.
Cameroon had dominated the first half, missing several good chances to take the lead. They outplayed the Swiss in the first 45 minutes with quick combinations, speed and power as their opponents didn’t have an answer to their agility.
They created their first chance within the first 10 minutes with Bryan Mbeumo testing goalkeeper Yann Sommer before Karl Toko Ekambi sent his rebound over the bar.
The Swiss were in trouble again a little later with in-form forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting snatching the ball from an opponent to charge into the box but Y. Sommer blocked his effort and prevented the goal for Switzerland.
In search of their first win at a World Cup in 20 years, Cameroon stamped their authority by taking on their opponents in one-on-one situations, while the Swiss rarely managed to get into their opponents’ box.
After having a lacklustre first half, Switzerland’s efforts finally turned out to be fruitful in the second half as Breel Embolo opened their account netting the ball in the 48th minute. Xhaka laid the ball down the right to Xherdan Shaqiri who cut it across the box. Unmarked in the middle, Embolo lashed his effort past Osana from close range. The 25-year-old, however, refused to celebrate the goal whose incredible effort turned out to be a match-winner.
An almost identical move just past the hour almost saw the Swiss score again but Ruben Vargas’s shot was pushed wide by keeper Andre Onana who kept his team in the game.
With this win, Switzerland reached the top spot in Group G having three points.
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