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Switzerland and Costa Rica Draw 2-2 in World Cup Match

Switzerland

2–2

Costa Rica

Jun 27, 2018

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Jun 27, 2018 · FT

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Switzerland and Costa Rica battled to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup encounter. B. Džemaili and J. Drmic scored for Switzerland, with K. Waston and an own goal for Costa Rica ensuring the points were shared. The match featured intense exchanges, with several yellow cards and key substitutions that influenced the game's outcome.

Key Facts

• Switzerland's B. Džemaili scored in the 31st minute, assisted by B. Embolo
• K. Waston equalized for Costa Rica in the 56th minute, with an assist from Joel Campbell
• J. Drmic restored Switzerland's lead in the 88th minute, assisted by Denis Zakaria
• Costa Rica's own goal by Y. Sommer in the 90th minute secured the draw
• Switzerland had three yellow cards, with Stephan Lichtsteiner, Denis Zakaria, and Fabian Schär receiving cautions
• Costa Rica also had multiple yellow cards, with Cristian Gamboa and Joel Campbell cautioned in the first half

Lineups

Switzerland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 Y. Sommer (G)
2 S. Lichtsteiner (D)
13 R. Rodríguez (D)
22 F. Schär (D)
5 M. Akanji (D)
11 V. Behrami (M)
15 B. Džemaili (M)
23 X. Shaqiri (M)
10 G. Xhaka (M)
18 M. Gavranović (F)
7 B. Embolo (M)

Substitutes

17 D. Zakaria
19 J. Drmic
6 M. Lang
3 F. Moubandje
4 N. Elvedi
8 R. Freuler
9 H. Seferović
12 Y. Mvogo
16 G. Fernandes
20 J. Djourou
21 R. Bürki

Costa Rica

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

1 K. Navas (G)
8 B. Oviedo (M)
16 C. Gamboa (M)
3 G. González (D)
19 K. Waston (D)
2 J. Acosta (D)
5 C. Borges (M)
20 D. Guzmán (M)
10 B. Ruiz (F)
12 J. Campbell (F)
9 D. Colindres (F)

Substitutes

13 R. Wallace
4 I. Smith
14 R. Azofeifa
6 Ó. Duarte
7 C. Bolaños
11 J. Venegas
15 F. Calvo
17 Y. Tejeda
18 P. Pemberton
21 M. Ureña
22 K. Gutiérrez
23 L. Moreira

Timeline

11' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card

Cristian Gamboa

Foul
29' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card

Joel Campbell

Foul
31' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal

B. Džemaili · Assist: B. Embolo
37' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card

Stephan Lichtsteiner

Foul
56' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal

K. Waston · Assist: Joel Campbell
60' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1

Off: V. Behrami · On: Denis Zakaria
69' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2

Off: M. Gavranović · On: J. Drmic
75' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card

Denis Zakaria

Foul
81' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3

Off: X. Shaqiri · On: M. Lang
81' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1

Off: D. Colindres · On: R. Wallace
83' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card

Fabian Schär

Foul
88' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal

J. Drmic · Assist: Denis Zakaria
89' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card

K. Waston

Argument
90'+1 Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3

Off: David Guzmán · On: R. Azofeifa
90'+3 Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2

Off: Cristian Gamboa · On: I. Smith
90'+3 Costa Rica Goal · Own Goal

Y. Sommer

Match Stats

Stat	Switzerland	Costa Rica
Fouls	9	14
Pass Accuracy	87%	79%
Offsides	1	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	13	14
Corners	6	5
Total Passes	565	341
Yellow Cards	3	3
Blocked Shots	4	2
Shots on Target	3	6
Shots off Target	6	6
Possession	62%	38%
Accurate Passes	489	268
Shots Inside Box	8	9
Saves	5	1
Shots Outside Box	5	6

Key Match Notes

▸ B. Džemaili's goal in the 31st minute gave Switzerland a crucial lead
▸ K. Waston's equalizer in the 56th minute shifted momentum to Costa Rica
▸ J. Drmic's goal in the 88th minute reignited Switzerland's hopes of victory
▸ The own goal by Y. Sommer in the 90th minute ensured Costa Rica secured a point from the match