France moves to within touching distance of the knockout stages after a 5-2 demolition of their neighbors, Switzerland of Group E game at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador on Friday, June 20, 2014
France truly dominated Switzerland — midfielders, forwards, wing backs all surging downfield together. Winning 5-2, the French got their five goals from five different players: Olivier Giroud, Blaise Matuidi, Mathieu Valbuena, Karim Benzema and Moussa Sissoko.
The Swiss had moments of possession, but they did seem like mere moments. In the final 10 minutes of the game, Switzerland managed to score two goals — by Blerim Dzemaili and Granit Xhaka — which will help them if goal difference becomes a factor in deciding who goes through to the next round. But they shouldn’t need that. Their final opponent is Honduras, and if the Swiss win that game, they are likely to be safe.
France, now on top of the group with 6 points from two games, only need to tie Ecuador in their final match, next Wednesday, to get through.
RESULT:
France Defeats Switzerland, 5-2
GOALS:
- 17’: Olivier Giroud - for France
- 18’: Blaise Matuidi - for France
- 40’: Mathieu Valbuena - for France
- 67’: Karim Benzema - for France
- 73’: Moussa Sissoko - for France
- 81’: Blerim Dzemaili - for Switzerland
- 87’: Granit Xhaka - for Switzerland
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