Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina were even and goalless for 73 minutes, then Switzerland pulled away late to win 4-1 and move up Group B.
How the match went
Neither team scored for the first 73 minutes of the match, and it was still 0-0 with about 15 minutes to go.
On top of that, Switzerland had only drawn their opener 1-1 with Qatar, so they were desperate for their first win.
Manzambi finally broke the deadlock in the 74th minute to make it 1-0.
Then the game changed, because Muharemovic got a red card for Bosnia in the 80th minute, which means he was sent off and his team had to play the rest with only 10 players.
Switzerland punished the 10 men fast, as Vargas made it 2-0 in the 84th minute.
Manzambi then scored his second goal of the game in the 90th minute to make it 3-0.
Bosnia grabbed a late goal back through Mahmic in stoppage time, in the 90+3rd minute, to make it 3-1.
Xhaka added a 4th right at the end from a penalty, a free shot from the spot after a foul, in the 90+7th minute.
The 4-1 score flatters Switzerland a little after such an even game, but it still lifts them to 4 points and 2nd in Group B.
They are level with Canada but behind on goal difference, with Canada top after a 6-0 win the same day and Bosnia in real trouble on just 1 point.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, who had drawn their opener 1-1 with Canada, now have a lot of work to do to stay in the competition.
Key moments
- ⚽ 74' Manzambi (Switzerland)
- ⚽ 84' Vargas (Switzerland)
- ⚽ 90' Manzambi (Switzerland)
- ⚽ 90+3' Mahmić (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- ⚽ 90+7' Xhaka (Switzerland) (pen)
Goals in the order they were scored.
pen = penalty.
- Date
- Thursday, June 18
- Kickoff Time
- 12:00 (Los Angeles time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group B
- Stadium
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- Attendance
- 70,026
- Referee
- João Pinheiro (Portugal)
What's next for Switzerland?
Switzerland play Canada on June 24 in their final group game.
Both teams are on 4 points, so this one likely decides who finishes top of Group B.
After a win like this, Switzerland will go in full of confidence.
What's next for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina play Qatar on June 24 in their final group game.
It is a must-win between the two bottom teams in the group.
Bosnia and Herzegovina have to win to stay in the competition.
Common questions
What was the final score of Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Switzerland won 4-1. It was 0-0 at half-time and still goalless until the 74th minute, then Switzerland scored 4 times late on.
Who scored for Switzerland?
Manzambi scored twice, in the 74th and 90th minutes. Vargas got the other goal from open play in the 84th, and Xhaka added a penalty right at the end. Mahmic scored Bosnia's only goal late on to make it 4-1.
What does this win mean for Switzerland in Group B?
Switzerland now have 4 points and sit 2nd in Group B. They are level with Canada but behind on goal difference, with Canada top after a 6-0 win the same day. Bosnia and Herzegovina are down on 1 point and in real trouble.
Who do Switzerland play next?
Switzerland play Canada on June 24 in their final Group B game. Both teams are on 4 points, so it likely decides who finishes top of the group.
Who do Bosnia and Herzegovina play next?
Bosnia and Herzegovina play Qatar on June 24 in their final Group B game. It is a must-win between the bottom two teams.