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Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, top Group B in World Cup
TL;DR
Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, topping Group B in the World Cup. Johan Manzambi scored twice late in the match after Granit Xhaka and Ruben Vargas had opened the scoring.
Key points
- Switzerland won 4-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Johan Manzambi scored two late goals
- Granit Xhaka and Ruben Vargas also scored for Switzerland
- Tarik Muharemovic was sent off for Bosnia
- Switzerland tops Group B with one win and one draw
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Johan ManzambiGranit XhakaRuben VargasTarik MuharemovicBreel EmboloErmin Mahmic
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Johan Manzambi scored a late brace after coming on in the 71st minute, following goals from Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka as Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina to top Group B at the World Cup.
The last three Swiss goals at the Los Angeles Stadium followed the 80th-minute dismissal of Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic, who was sent off for hauling down Breel Embolo to deny an obvious goalscoring opportunity, in a dramatic finish to the match on Thursday.
When it was all finished, Switzerland, with one win and a draw, were in command of the group despite an unexpected 1-1 draw against Qatar in their tournament opener.
Qatar and Canada play in Thursday’s later Group B clash in Vancouver, where the winner will draw level on points with the Swiss side that’s looking to progress to the knockout phase for a fourth consecutive World Cup.
Bosnian substitute Ermin Mahmic scored with a thunderous volley in second-half stoppage time for Bosnia and Herzegovina, who remain on one point.
Ermin Mahmic scored his team’s only goal against Switzerland [Harry How/Getty Images/AFP]
But the Balkan side will need to be more adventurous in their group finale against Qatar to have any chance of progressing after offering little against the Swiss.
All five goals they have conceded have come after the 70th minute, including the equaliser in their 1-1 tournament-opening draw against Canada.
Yet it looked for long stretches like Bosnia’s cagey approach would work until Switzerland coach Murat Yakin sent on Manzambi.
Q&A
What were the key moments in the Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina match?
Key moments included Granit Xhaka and Ruben Vargas scoring early, followed by Johan Manzambi's late brace after Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic was sent off.
How did Switzerland secure their position at the top of Group B?
Switzerland secured their position by achieving one win and one draw, with their victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina solidifying their lead in the group.
What impact did Tarik Muharemovic's red card have on the match?
Tarik Muharemovic's red card in the 80th minute allowed Switzerland to capitalize, scoring three goals in the final minutes of the match.
