Switzerland secure World Cup group victory with 2-1 win over Canada
- On Wednesday, Switzerland defeated tournament co-host Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win Group B and advance to the World Cup knockout stage as group winners.
- Canada entered the match following a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina and a 6-0 victory over Qatar, facing a well-drilled Swiss squad featuring Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji.
- 20-Year-Old attacker Johan Manzambi set up Ruben Vargas for the opener in the second half, then doubled the Swiss lead 11 minutes later, while coach Jesse Marsch's side pulled one back in the 76th minute.
- Canadian fans chanted "Let's go Canada" as substitute Promise David scored for the hosts in front of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, though Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made crucial saves in the finale.
- Switzerland will remain in Vancouver for their knockout match, while Canada finishes three points behind in the group and travels to Los Angeles for their next fixture.
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Sooke News Mirror
Peninsula News Review‘Almost perfect’: Victoria supporters back Canada despite first World Cup loss
A week ago, advancing to the knockout stage would have felt like enough. On Wednesday afternoon (June 24), nearly 1,000 supporters packed into Market Square hoping for something more. Switzerland ultimately spoiled Canada’s bid for first place in Group B with a 2-1 victory, illustrating just how quickly expectations have changed around the men’s national team during this World Cup. Capacity crowd at Market Square in Victoria for Canada vs. Swit…
Switzerland defeats Canada in Vancouver 2:1 and closes Group B to rank 1. Again Johan Manzambi makes the difference. The reward: longer rest and less travel stress.
The Journal
Belfast TelegraphSwitzerland beat Canada to top group as co-hosts fail to seal home last-32 match
Stunning goal from 18-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic helps Bosnia to brink of knock-out phase.
Switzerland played to win, qualified first in group and, in addition, won a star, Johan Manzambi. The 20-year-old player of the German Freiburg scored the second goal and shone with his riding and his energy, It was a fundamental piece for a team that declined creativity and that bet for efficiency. Canada, second in group, will lose its host status and will have to cross the southern border to play the Seventeens in the United States. Switzerla…
What happened: Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 at home, taking the first place in its sector in a forceful way. Why it matters: The result redefines the direct elimination crossings and exposes the serious defensive failings of the U.S. team. The key fact: Despite the fall to 52,497 spectators, Canada achieved a historic ranking to the tens of thousands of finals. Switzerland imposes conditions in Vancouver and remains in the lead The Swiss foot…
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