Switzerland defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. They go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived an almighty scare against Egypt earlier in the day.
Switzerland will now face Argentina in the last eight after prevailing 4-3 on penalties against the Colombians after the match finished 0-0 after extra time.
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Vargas wins it for the Swiss!! Colombia 3-4 Switzerland!
The sub scores the winning penalty, wrongfooting the Colombian keeper.
It’ll be Switzerland-Argentina in the quarter-finals!
Díaz scores! Colombia 3-3 Switzerland
Itten scores! Colombia 2-3 Switzerland
Switzerland a goal away from victory.
Kobel saves! Colombia 2-2 Switzerland
Hernandez’s shot was good enough, but the save was better!
Akanji misses! Colombia 2-2 Switzerland
It flies over the crossbar!
Campaz scores! Colombia 2-2 Switzerland
Slotted under the keeper’s belly, so close!
Amdouni scores! Colombia 1-2 Switzerland
Calmly slotted in the right corner with the keeper flying the other way.
Sanchez hits the crossbar! Colombia 1-1 Switzerland
It bounces back on the line before going out.
Xhaka scores! Colombia 1-1 Switzerland
Vargas got a hand to it but the strike was too powerful. We’re level.
Quintero scores! Colombia 1-0 Switzerland
Colombia go first and score straight down the middle.
Ghosts of 2018 exit for Colombia
Colombia exited the 2018 World Cup at this stage in a shootout against England.
Can they fare any better against Switzerland, who hardly have a better record on penalties?
Penalties!
We’ll have our shootout.
Mina replaces Lucumi
Lucumi goes down injured and is replaced by Yerry Mina, who famously scored a last-gasp equaliser against England in 2018.
Campaz squanders a golden chance!
My word, a misunderstanding between Swiss defenders sends Campaz clear on goal but he somehow misses the target completely.
Sums up the match, really.
And another
Xhaka does the same at the other end, this time from inside the area.
Woeful shot
Quintero attempts a poor shot from outside the box but it’s miles over.
Back to scrappy football
It’s all a bit messy again with the teams visibly tiring.
We’re off again
Just 15 more minutes until penalties.
Half-time in extra time
That was much better from both teams.
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