Embolo’s purpose was sufficient to separate the 2 groups in a tightly fought contest at Al Janoub Stadium.
Switzerland continued their file of not dropping a World Cup opening recreation of their previous 5 appearances on soccer’s greatest stage as they edged previous a vigorous Cameroon aspect of their Group G recreation.
Cameroon-born ahead Breel Embolo scored the profitable purpose for Switzerland within the first half after winger Xherdan Shaqiri slid an ideal ball throughout the field.
Embolo, 25, was born in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, however moved to Switzerland together with his household and obtained Swiss citizenship shortly after his 18th birthday.
After scoring Embolo raised his palms in an apologetic method as teammates celebrated round him. He pointed towards Swiss followers behind the purpose the place he had scored, then to Cameroon followers on the reverse nook of Al Janoub stadium.
Cameroon had been the higher aspect within the opening half and might need had the lead as Karl Toko Ekambi, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting and Martin Hongla all missed good probabilities towards a lacklustre Switzerland aspect that battled to get out of first gear.
However the Swiss had been a lot improved within the second interval and took the lead by way of Embolo’s well-worked purpose. Ruben Vargas had a good chance to attain a second however was thwarted by goalkeeper Andre Onana, at the same time as Cameroon ran out of steam.
Brazil and Serbia full the group and can play later at this time.
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