Sweden vs Switzerland, Worldcup 2018 ROUND OF 16
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Match Preview
Sweden vs Switzerland — Worldcup .
- Sweden 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Switzerland 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Massimiliano Irrati
- Referee Damir Skomina
- Referee Jure Praprotnik
- Referee Robert Vukan
- Referee Roberto Diaz
- Referee Nawaf Shukralla
- Referee Yaser Tulefat
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 03 Jul Switzerland H 1–0 W 27 Jun Mexico A 3–0 W 23 Jun Germany A 1–2 L 18 Jun South Korea H 1–0 W 05 May Poland H 0–3 L 28 Apr Italy A 1–3 L Key Stats
0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history -
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Sweden and Switzerland.
- 5' Switzerland seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gustav Svensson suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sweden that had 104 games and scored 10 goals.
- 20' Switzerland started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Sweden is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 31' Mikael Lustig was booked on 31.
- 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ola Toivonen, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Ricardo Rodriguez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 33 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' Sweden is showing some good football. However, Sweden are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' The travelling Switzerland supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' The referee shows Switzerland player a Yellow card on 61.
- 66' What a strike from Emil Forsberg! The score is 1-0.
- 68' Granit Xhaka was booked on 68.
- 73' The whistle greets Blerim Dzemaili as he departs to be replaced by Haris Seferovic.
- 78' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 82' Emil Krafth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mikael Lustig on 82 minute.
- 87' It’s high time Janne Andersson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Michael Lang. He receives a Red card.
- 90' Time for substitution for Sweden. Markus Berg is replaced by Isaac Thelin.
- The final score is 1-0.
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Sweden
Starting XI- 6
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10
Emil Forsberg ↓ Martin Olsson 82'
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- 20
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Mikael Lustig ↓ Emil Krafth 82'
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- 17
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9
Markus Berg ↓ Isaac Thelin 90'
Bench- 23
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5
Martin Olsson ↑ 82'
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16
Emil Krafth ↑ 82'
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22
Isaac Thelin ↑ 90'
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Coach Janne AnderssonSwitzerland
Starting XI- 10
- 23
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14
Steven Zuber ↓ Breel Embolo 73'
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- 19
- 13
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Bench- 3
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Breel Embolo ↑ 73'
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Haris Seferovic ↑ 73'
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Head to Head
Sweden Form