The FIFA World Cup 2022 It continued on Thursday with Switzerland taking care of business against Cameroon, winning 1-0 to open the day.
In a relatively quiet game, Breel Embolo scored the only goal of the game in the opening minutes of the second half against the country of his birth, providing an emotional moment for the 25-year-old.
Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer made five saves in the win.
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Switzerland held on for a 1-0 win.
Here are the best plays from Thursday’s group stage action.
Switzerland vs Cameroon
10′: Chances for Cameroon early, but no dice
Bryan Mbeumo’s shot was saved by Yann Sommer and as Karl Toko-Ekambi got hold of the rebound, his shot sailed over the net to prevent an early goal.
14′: Sommer goes ahead early
The Switzerland keeper made another early save when Eric Choupo-Moting went down for a shot in the box. However, a goal would not have counted there as Choupo-Moting was ruled offside.
48′: Switzerland strikes first
Breel Embolo scored the first goal of the game, scoring on a shot from a pass in the center of the area. Embolo, who was born in Cameroon, had a measured celebration at his goal.
Switzerland’s Breel Embolo scores a goal against Cameroon in the 48th minute
Watch Switzerland’s Breel Embolo score a goal against Cameroon in the 48th minute of the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
93′: Switzerland can taste victory
Swiss fans in attendance prepare to celebrate their team’s victory in their first match of the 2022 World Cup.
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