Match report

Switzerland Defeats Cameroon 1-0 in World Cup Opener

Switzerland
Switzerland
1–0
FT
Cameroon
Cameroon
Nov 24, 2022

Switzerland secured a narrow but significant win over Cameroon with a single goal by Breel Embolo in the 48th minute. The Swiss defense held firm against fierce Cameroonian attacks, securing three vital points in their World Cup Group G opener.

Key Facts

  • • Breel Embolo scored the only goal for Switzerland at the 48-minute mark.
  • • Xherdan Shaqiri provided a key assist to Breel Embolo.
  • • Collins Fai (Cameroon) and Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji (Switzerland) received yellow cards during the match.
  • • Switzerland made multiple substitutions in the second half to maintain their lead.

Lineups

Switzerland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 3 S. Widmer (D)
  • 5 M. Akanji (D)
  • 4 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 13 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 23 X. Shaqiri (M)
  • 15 D. Sow (M)
  • 17 R. Vargas (M)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 F. Frei
  • 9 H. Seferović
  • 19 N. Okafor
  • 25 F. Rieder
  • 18 E. Cömert
  • 2 E. Fernandes
  • 22 F. Schär
  • 6 D. Zakaria
  • 24 P. Köhn
  • 16 C. Fassnacht
  • 21 G. Kobel
  • 12 J. Omlin
  • 26 A. Jashari
  • 14 M. Aebischer

Cameroon

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 A. Onana (G)
  • 19 C. Fai (D)
  • 21 J. Castelletto (D)
  • 3 N. Nkoulou (D)
  • 25 N. Tolo (D)
  • 8 A. Zambo Anguissa (M)
  • 14 S. Oum Gouet (M)
  • 18 M. Hongla (M)
  • 20 B. Mbeumo (F)
  • 13 E. Choupo-Moting (F)
  • 12 K. Toko Ekambi (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 G. Ondoua
  • 7 G. Nkoudou
  • 10 V. Aboubakar
  • 6 M. Ngamaleu
  • 1 S. Ngapandouetnbu
  • 11 C. Bassogog
  • 4 C. Wooh
  • 2 J. Mbekeli
  • 22 O. Ntcham
  • 26 S. Marou
  • 16 D. Epassy
  • 17 O. Mbaizo
  • 24 E. Ebosse
  • 15 P. Kunde
  • 9 J. Nsame

Timeline

  1. Cameroon
    36' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    Collins Fai

    Foul

  2. Switzerland
    48' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: X. Shaqiri
  3. Switzerland
    64' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    Nico Elvedi

    Foul

  4. Cameroon
    68' Cameroon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Hongla · On: G. Ondoua
  5. Switzerland
    71' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Djibril Sow · On: F. Frei
  6. Switzerland
    72' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Embolo · On: H. Seferović
  7. Switzerland
    72' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: X. Shaqiri · On: Noah Okafor
  8. Cameroon
    74' Cameroon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Toko Ekambi · On: G. Nkoudou
  9. Cameroon
    74' Cameroon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Choupo-Moting · On: V. Aboubakar
  10. Cameroon
    81' Cameroon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Mbeumo · On: M. Ngamaleu
  11. Switzerland
    83' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    M. Akanji

    Foul

  12. Switzerland
    90' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Rodriguez · On: E. Comert

Match Stats

Stat Switzerland Cameroon
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 85%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 8
Corners 11 5
Total Passes 514 494
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 432 420
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Breel Embolo's goal at 48 minutes shifted momentum heavily towards Switzerland, giving them a critical edge in the game.
  • ▸ The Swiss defense tightened significantly after conceding a yellow card to Nico Elvedi, maintaining their lead despite Cameroon's pressure.