live
Share

As it happened: Sweden 1-0 Switzerland

accreditation
Last Updated
Live News Feed
Go to start

03 Jul 2018

That's all folks, thank you for choosing Sport24 for the coverage of this last 16 clash as Sweden overcame Switzerland to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Enjoy the rest of your evening.

03 Jul 2018

MATCH REPORT

03 Jul 2018

Man of the Match: Emil Forsberg
<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Man of the Match:</span> Emil Forsberg</strong><br />

03 Jul 2018

FT Stats: Sweden 1-0 Switzerland

Switzerland dominating the stats except the all important one at the end of the 90 minutes.

<p><strong>FT Stats: Sweden 1-0 Switzerland</strong></p><p>Switzerland dominating the stats except the all important one at the end of the 90 minutes.</p>

03 Jul 2018

FULL-TIME: Sweden 1-0 Switzerland

Sweden advance to the World Cup quarter-finals thanks to a Forsberg goal to separate the two sides.

<p><strong>FULL-TIME: Sweden 1-0 Switzerland</strong></p><p>Sweden advance to the World Cup quarter-finals thanks to a Forsberg goal to separate the two sides.<br /></p>

03 Jul 2018

90+2 VAR has overruled the decision and only a free-kick is awarded as te foul is adjudged to have occurred outside the box.

LANG receives a red card though for the foul.

03 Jul 2018

90+2 PENALTY to Sweden as Olsson is brought down by the last man Lang.

03 Jul 2018

90' The referee signals 3 minutes of added time will be played.
90' The referee signals 3 minutes of added time will be played.<br />

03 Jul 2018

89' Sweden make their final change as Berg is replaced by Isaac Thelin.

03 Jul 2018

88' It's getting desperate foe Switzerland now as we head into the 89th minute.
88' It's getting desperate foe Switzerland now as we head into the 89th minute.<br />

03 Jul 2018

87' Sweden win a throw-in deep inside the Swiss half and are looking to slow things down to see out the result.

03 Jul 2018

Sweden now make a double change as Olsson and Emil Krafth replace Lustig and goalscorer Forsberg.
Sweden now make a double change as Olsson and Emil Krafth replace Lustig and goalscorer Forsberg.<br />

03 Jul 2018

80' Sweden 1-0 Switzerland

The Swedes hold the lead and look set for a place in the quarter-finals with 10 minutes remaining.

<p><strong>80' Sweden 1-0 Switzerland</strong></p><p>The Swedes hold the lead and look set for a place in the quarter-finals with 10 minutes remaining.</p>

03 Jul 2018

78' Switzerland win their tenth corner of which 9 have been in the second-half.

DRAMA as Sweden thanks to Forsberg clear the ball off the line.

03 Jul 2018

72' Switzerland make a double substitution as Seferovic and Embolo replace Zuber and Dzemaili.

03 Jul 2018

68' Xhaka goes into the referee's book for a cynical pull.

03 Jul 2018

66' Sweden 1-0 Switzerland

Forsberg gives the Swedes the lead with a deflected shot!

<p><strong>66' Sweden 1-0 Switzerland</strong></p><p>Forsberg gives the Swedes the lead with a deflected shot!</p>

03 Jul 2018

66' SWEDEN!!!!!

03 Jul 2018

63' Forsberg hits the resulting free-kick against the wall and Switzerland win back possession.

03 Jul 2018

62' Forsberg does well to break down the left and wins a free-kick on the edge of the Swiss box.

03 Jul 2018

60' Valon Behrami goes into the referee's book and will miss the quarter-final.

03 Jul 2018

58' Sweden catch their opponents on a counter but the moves breaks down with a wayward pass out for a line-out.
58' Sweden catch their opponents on a counter but the moves breaks down with a wayward pass out for a line-out.<br />

03 Jul 2018

56' Sweden 0-0 Switzerland

Both sides getting into promising positions but lacking quality in the final third.

<p><strong>56' Sweden 0-0 Switzerland</strong></p><p>Both sides getting into promising positions but lacking quality in the final third.</p>

03 Jul 2018

52' Switzerland win a succession of corner-kicks as they look to turn up the pressure.

03 Jul 2018

50' Switzerland continue to dominate the ball as in the first-half with Sweden being wasteful in-front of goal.

03 Jul 2018

48' The ball falls to Toivonen inside the Swiss area but the striker blasts his shot over the bar.

03 Jul 2018

46' Sweden 0-0 Switzerland

We're back underway in the second-half.

<p><strong>46' Sweden 0-0 Switzerland</strong></p><p>We're back underway in the second-half.</p>

03 Jul 2018

Half-Time stats: Sweden 0-0 Switzerland

The Swiss are dominating possession but Sweden will feel like they had the better chances.

<p><strong>Half-Time stats: Sweden 0-0 Switzerland</strong></p><p>The Swiss are dominating possession but Sweden will feel like they had the better chances.</p>

03 Jul 2018

HALF-TIME: Sweden 0-0 Switzerland

Nothing to separate the two sides at the break with the Swiss looking the better of the two.

<p><strong>HALF-TIME: Sweden 0-0 Switzerland</strong></p><p>Nothing to separate the two sides at the break with the Swiss looking the better of the two.</p>

03 Jul 2018

45' The fourth official signals a minute of added time will be played.

03 Jul 2018

43' Shaqiri who has drifted to the left side whips in a cross across the face of goal which evades a red shirt.

03 Jul 2018

41' CHANCE! Albin Ekdal with the best chance of the game for Sweden as he arrives unmarked at the far post but badly skies his effort with the goal at his mercy.
41' CHANCE! Albin Ekdal with the best chance of the game for Sweden as he arrives unmarked at the far post but badly skies his effort with the goal at his mercy.<br />

03 Jul 2018

40' Sweden 0-0 Switzerland

Still goalless with 5 minutes remaining in the first-half.

03 Jul 2018

38' The ball is cut back to Switzerland's Blerim Dzemaili but the midfielder fails to keep his shot down.

03 Jul 2018

37' There's plenty of running and no shortage of commitment on show. But there's no denying that this match is living down to some of the gloomier pre-match predictions.
37' There's plenty of running and no shortage of commitment on show. But 
there's no denying that this match is living down to some of the 
gloomier pre-match predictions.

03 Jul 2018

35' Switzerland are enjoying 63% of possession to Sweden's 37% and will be looking to turn that into something more tangible.

03 Jul 2018

33' Xhaka has a dip from all of 40-yards out with a powerful left-footed shot that flies inches over the cross-bar

03 Jul 2018

31' Granit Xhaka has made more passes (27) than any other player on the pitch and has an accuracy rating of 92%.
31' <strong>Granit Xhaka</strong> has made more passes (27) than any other player on the pitch and has an accuracy rating of 92%.<br />

03 Jul 2018

30' Lustig goes into the referee's book and misses the next game for a pull on Switzerland's Josip Drmic

03 Jul 2018

27' Sommer pulls off an impressive diving save from a Berg shot that was creeping inside the far post.

03 Jul 2018

25' Switzerland's star man Shaqiri has been subdued so far. But Sweden will know very well that he can burst into life at any minute
25' Switzerland's star man Shaqiri has been subdued so far. But Sweden will know very well that he can burst into life at any minute<br />

03 Jul 2018

23' Shaqiri puts a cross in that finds Zuber who can't direct his header goal-wards.

03 Jul 2018

22' Sweden 0-0 Switzerland

Few clear chances created in the opening stages with the two sides cancelling each other out so far.

<p><strong>22' Sweden 0-0 Switzerland</strong></p><p>Few clear chances created in the opening stages with the two sides cancelling each other out so far.</p>

03 Jul 2018

18' Lindelof does well to cut out a cross at the near post for Sweden.

03 Jul 2018

16' Switzerland seem determined to play it short from goal-kicks but seem uncomfortable in possession when pressed high by Sweden which led to the earlier mistakes.

03 Jul 2018

13' Xherdan Shaqiri hits an a dangerous in-swinger from the right but his cross is slightly over-hit.

He gets a thumbs-up though for the idea.

03 Jul 2018

12' Sweden 0-0 Switzerland

Marcus Berg has gone closest to opening the scoring in the opening stages for Sweden after a defensive lapse by the Swiss.

03 Jul 2018

7' Berg is played in behind the Swiss defence but lashes a shot wide.

Switzerland make a hash of trying to play out of the back and Berg nearly makes them pay.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()