Switzerland vs Cameroon 1-0: World Cup 2022 – as it happened
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Switzerland vs Cameroon World Cup 2022 match on Thursday, November 24.
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Switzerland vs Cameroon World Cup 2022 match on Thursday, November 24.
- Switzerland XI: Sommer; Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez (Comert, 90′); Xhaka, Freuler; Shaqiri (Okafor, 72′), Sow (Frei, 72′), Vargas (Rieder, 81′); Embolo (Seferovic, 72′).
- Cameroon XI: Onana; Tolo, Nkoulou, Castelletto, Fai; Gouet, Hongla (Ondua, 68′), Anguissa; Mbeumo (Ngamaleu, 81′), Choupo-Moting (Aboubakar, 74′), Toko-Ekambi (N’Koudou, 74′).
- Switzerland made their World Cup debut in 1934 in Italy; Cameroon in 1982 in Spain.
- Switzerland have progressed from the group stage in three of their last four tournaments.
- FIFA ranking: Switzerland (15), Cameroon (43).
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It’s a wrap
Cameroon have now lost their last eight World Cup games. They will need to improve in front of the goal if they are to get a positive result in their next game against Serbia next Monday.
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Embolo’s goal nails it for Switzerland
Embolo’s 48th-minute strike makes the difference as the Swiss win the game 1-0.
In the end, the European nation deserved the win. While they were slightly outdone by Cameroon in the first half, they tactically outplayed them in the second, limiting the attacks and energy of the Indomitable Lions.
It was a tight game with Switzerland having 51 percent of the ball possession and Cameroon with 49 percent.
Full Time: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Castelletto saves Cameroon from conceding again
Seferovic was through on a goal following a quick breakaway from the Swiss. Castelletto deflects the ball out of play to prevent what would have been a certain goal for the side in red.
90+6 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Switzerland passing it around
Switzerland opt to play a corner short and then pass the ball backwards rather than forwards. They are looking to close out the game.
Cameroon don’t look like scoring, either. Their movement on the ball remains slow.
90+ 3 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Six minutes of second-half stoppage time
We are now past the 90 minutes.
Cameroon will have six minutes to try and find a goal.
Switzerland make a defensive change as Rodriguez is off and replaced by Cömert.
90 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Cameroon lose attacking energy
Cameroon tested Sommer in goal for Switzerland a few times in the first half. That has not really been the case in the second.
Akanji was booked earlier for Switzerland. He took one for the team to halt a Cameroon attack.
88 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Swiss claim for penalty denied
Aboubakar’s hand makes contact with the ball following a Switzerland corner. The Swiss appeal for a spot-kick but their efforts are rather ambitious and swiftly denied.
85 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Late changes for both teams
Switzerland will look to see out the game. Cameroon will try to rescue a point.
Switzerland withdraw Vargas and Rieder comes on.
Cameroon bring on Ngamaleu for Mbeumo.
82 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Cameroon struggling with positioning
They have created chances but finesse and positioning have let them down.
Fai swings in a cross but nobody is there to meet it. Sommer watches the ball go out of play.
80 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Shaqiri proves his worth yet again
Switzerland’s goal was thanks to Xherdan Shaqiri’s hard work. The former Bayern Munich set up Embolo for a simple tap-in.
50% – Xherdan Shaqiri has been directly involved in exactly half of Switzerland’s 24 goals across their last four appearances at major tournaments (EUROS + World Cup), scoring eight goals and assisting a further four. Key. #SUICMR #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/ZmD5rb8KaW
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) November 24, 2022
Widmer goes down but is OK
Widmer is down for a while forcing a short stoppage. Fortunately for the Swiss, he quickly gets back up and looks fine to continue.
Cameroon are in danger of an eighth consecutive World Cup defeat.
77 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Cameroon look to inject energy up front
Choupo-Moting and Toko Ekambi are off.
On are Aboubakar and N’Koudou.
The Indomitable Lions need more energy up front if they are to avoid defeat.
74 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
A rhythm to this game emerging
Switzerland are driving forward on the counter and have had some good chances to go 2-0 up.
When Cameroon have possession, the Swiss players pressure them into making a mistake.
There is a real urgency now in Cameroon’s play. Their fans are urging them on with every touch.
Swiss corner goes to no man’s land
Meanwhile, the Swiss make three changes.
Embolo, Shaqiri and Sow are withdrawn.
On come Frei, Okafor and Seferovic.
71 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Change for Cameroon
Ondoua is on for Hongla. They need fresh energy.
68 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Tremendous save by Onana
Switzerland break away after Sommer makes a straightforward save to deny Anguissa’s header.
Vargas shoots forcing a sharp reflex save from Onana.
Embolo nearly met the first corner for the Swiss and Cameroon clear the second.
67 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Elvedi sees yellow
Elvedi is booked for a pull on the shirt of Choupo-Moting.
64 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Cameroon fans remain in good spirits despite Swiss goal
They have been consistent throughout this game, filling the large stadium with a constant hum of drumbeats and chants.
The Swiss fans have also got going after the goal. The atmosphere is heating up, and the game is switching into a new gear.
Play is getting a bit sloppy
This has been a physical game for the most part and misplaced passes are now becoming common as Sow’s pass is intercepted by the Cameroon defence.
Fatigue may be starting to creep in.
60 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Another Cameroon corner wasted
Choupo-Moting is forced to shoot from a tight angle, winning a corner. Sommer parries Mbuemo’s corner away. The ball then goes back to the Swiss keeper who rolls it away.
57 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Embolo, who is born in Cameroon, did not celebrate Swiss goal
Breel Embolo, who was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital raised his hands up and did not celebrate his goal out of respect.
The Monaco forward opened the scoring with a tap-in as Switzerland take the lead.
Sommer easily collects Cameroon set-piece
Mbeumo takes a free-kick from the right flank with his left foot. Sommer easily gathers.
Cameroon need to do a lot better in front of goal if they want to equalise.
54 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
Xhaka down
Xhaka is down following a tussle but quickly gets back onto his feet. He may have been making a bit more of the situation.
51 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
GOAL!
It’s Embolo for Switzerland! He does not celebrate against the nation of his birth.
Shaqiri does the work, sliding in a cross before the striker taps the ball in.
48 mins: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
The second half is under way
Cameroon get the ball rolling.
The Indomitable Lions have lost their last seven World Cup games. They are on course to end that unless Switzerland can turn things around in the second half.
46 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Cameroon