Embolo sends Switzerland to the Round of 16
Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured a 2-0 win for Switzerland over Algeria at the BC Place Vancouver.
Embolo tapped into an empty net on 10 minutes, benefitting from the skill of Johan Manzambi, before Dan Ndoye’s early second-half strike saw the Swiss pull clear.
It was a first knockout win on the world stage since 1998 for Switzerland, who will remain in Vancouver as they now prepare to face Colombia or Ghana.
It also means they have reached the round of 16 in back-to-back World Cups while Algeria could not repeat the heroics of 2014 that saw them reach the same stage.
Algeria impress albeit magic from ManzambiThe first half was full of attacking play from both sides as the combined four shots on target were evenly spread.
Only six minutes in, and Algeria had created a meaningful chance with Riyad Mahrez’s cross not converted by Houssem Aouar.
While Algeria will return home having failed to win a knockout game at the World Cup, Switzerland will remain in Canada to face one of Colombia and Ghana next Tuesday.
