Switzerland edges Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Translated from Bulgarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
- Colombia's captain Davinson Sánchez missed a crucial penalty by hitting the crossbar, and goalkeeper Gregor Kobelt saved the fourth shot.
- Switzerland will face the winner of the match between Spain and Morocco in the next round.
Switzerland has secured its place in the World Cup quarterfinals, emerging victorious over Colombia in a dramatic penalty shootout. The Swiss team won the tie 4-3 after regular time ended in a draw.
The decisive moments came during the penalty kicks, where Colombian captain Davinson Sánchez's attempt struck the crossbar. Adding to Colombia's woes, Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobelt made a crucial save on the fourth penalty taken by Jhon Durán, sealing Switzerland's advancement.
Switzerland's triumph marks a significant achievement in the tournament, positioning them as one of the final eight teams. They now await the outcome of the match between Spain and Morocco to learn their next opponent in the quest for the championship.
The victory was hard-fought, with both teams demonstrating resilience throughout the match. The penalty shootout ultimately separated the two sides, with Switzerland holding their nerve to secure the win.
Originally published by Dnevnik in Bulgarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.