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Switzerland 0-0 Colombia Analysis: Kobel’s Save, Vargas’s Nerve and Yakin’s Substitute Timing

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Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes in Vancouver to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel denied Cucho Hernández during the shootout while substitute Ruben Vargas converted the decisive spot-kick, rewarding Murat Yakin’s strategy of introducing fresh penalty takers in extra time. Colombia dominated large periods of the match but failed to convert their pressure into goals, exiting the tournament despite an unbeaten group stage record.
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Switzerland 2-1 Canada Analysis: Yakin’s Changes Won Group B and Ended Canada’s Home Advantage

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Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win Group B and retain home advantage for the Round of 32, while Canada must travel despite securing second place and qualification. Second-half goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi overturned Canada’s early momentum and rewarded Murat Yakin’s tactical adjustments, though substitute Promise David briefly renewed Canadian hopes with a volley to make it 2-1. Both teams advance under the 48-team format, but the result leaves Switzerland on seven points with a plus-four goal difference and Canada on four points with a plus-five goal difference, setting up divergent knockout stage paths.
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