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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Anne M. Peterson

Colombia vs Switzerland highlights: Swiss win on penalties to gain place in World Cup quarter-finals

  • Switzerland have defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals.
  • Ruben Vargas scored the winning penalty for Switzerland, while Colombia's Davinson Sanchez hit the crossbar and Gregor Kobel saved a penalty from Cucho Hernandez.
  • The victory marks Switzerland's first time reaching the World Cup quarter-finals since they hosted the tournament in 1954.
  • Switzerland will now face defending champions Argentina, who secured their spot by defeating Egypt 3-2, in the quarter-finals.
  • The Swiss team played the match without key midfielder Johan Manzambi, who was injured in training, alongside Luca Jaquez and Michel Aebischer.

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Switzerland edge Colombia in dramatic penalty shoot-out to set up World Cup quarter-final with Argentina

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