Match report

Sweden Defeats Switzerland 1–0 in World Cup Showdown

Sweden
Sweden
1–0
FT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Jul 3, 2018

Sweden edged out Switzerland with a solitary goal from E. Forsberg, securing a vital 1–0 victory in their World Cup match. Despite Switzerland's late red card to M. Lang, Sweden managed to hold on to the lead, showcasing resilience and defensive solidity.

Key Facts

  • • E. Forsberg scored the only goal of the game at the 66th minute, assisted by O. Toivonen.
  • • Mikael Lustig of Sweden was shown a yellow card for a foul at the 31st minute.
  • • Switzerland received three yellow cards: V. Behrami for persistent fouling, Granit Xhaka, and M. Lang was red-carded for a professional foul in the 90th minute.
  • • Sweden made three substitutions: M. Olsson for E. Forsberg, E. Krafth for Mikael Lustig, and I. Kiese for M. Berg.

Lineups

Sweden

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Olsen (G)
  • 4 A. Granqvist (D)
  • 2 M. Lustig (D)
  • 3 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 6 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 13 G. Svensson (M)
  • 8 A. Ekdal (M)
  • 17 V. Claesson (M)
  • 9 M. Berg (F)
  • 20 O. Toivonen (F)
  • 10 E. Forsberg (M)

Substitutes

  • 5 M. Olsson
  • 16 E. Krafth
  • 22 I. Thelin
  • 11 J. Guidetti
  • 12 K. Johnsson
  • 14 F. Helander
  • 15 O. Hiljemark
  • 18 P. Jansson
  • 19 M. Rohdén
  • 21 J. Durmaz
  • 23 K. Nordfeldt

Switzerland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 20 J. Djourou (D)
  • 6 M. Lang (D)
  • 13 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 5 M. Akanji (D)
  • 11 V. Behrami (M)
  • 15 B. Džemaili (M)
  • 14 S. Zuber (M)
  • 23 X. Shaqiri (M)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 19 J. Drmic (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 B. Embolo
  • 9 H. Seferović
  • 3 F. Moubandje
  • 4 N. Elvedi
  • 8 R. Freuler
  • 12 Y. Mvogo
  • 16 G. Fernandes
  • 17 D. Zakaria
  • 18 M. Gavranović
  • 21 R. Bürki

Timeline

  1. Sweden
    31' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    Mikael Lustig

    Foul

  2. Switzerland
    61' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    V. Behrami

    Persistent fouling

  3. Sweden
    66' Sweden Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Forsberg · Assist: O. Toivonen
  4. Switzerland
    68' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    Granit Xhaka

    Foul

  5. Switzerland
    73' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Zuber · On: B. Embolo
  6. Switzerland
    73' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Džemaili · On: H. Seferović
  7. Sweden
    82' Sweden subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Forsberg · On: M. Olsson
  8. Sweden
    82' Sweden subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mikael Lustig · On: E. Krafth
  9. Sweden
    90'+1 Sweden subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Berg · On: I. Kiese
  10. Switzerland
    90' Switzerland Card · Red Card
    M. Lang

    Professional foul last man

Match Stats

Stat Sweden Switzerland
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 69% 87%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 18
Corners 3 11
Total Passes 274 556
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 10
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 188 483
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 7 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when E. Forsberg scored the goal at the 66th minute, giving Sweden a lead they managed to protect until the end.
  • ▸ M. Lang's red card in the 90th minute significantly weakened Switzerland's ability to mount a comeback, solidifying Sweden's victory.