Match report
Switzerland Defeats Serbia 3-2 in World Cup Match
Serbia
2–3
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Switzerland
Dec 2, 2022
Switzerland triumphed in a closely contested match against Serbia in their World Cup clash. The Swiss team showcased resilience to overcome an early two-goal deficit and secure victory with goals from Xherdan Shaqiri, Breel Embolo, and Remo Freuler. Serbia's Alerandar Mitrović and Dušan Vlahović managed to score for the Serbs but ultimately fell short against a determined Swiss side.
Key Facts
- • Serbia vs Switzerland ended 2-3 with key goals from A. Mitrović (26'), D. Vlahovic (35') for Serbia and Xherdan Shaqiri (20'), B. Embolo (44'), Remo Freuler (48') for Switzerland.
- • Predrag Rajković received a yellow card in the first minute for an argument, setting a contentious tone early on.
- • Serbia had three substitutions: Miloš Veljković and Luka Jović came on for Nemanja Gudelj and D. Vlahovic, while Filip Djuricic replaced Dejan Tadić late in the match.
Lineups
Serbia
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 23 V. Milinković-Savić (G)
- 4 N. Milenković (D)
- 5 M. Veljković (D)
- 2 S. Pavlović (D)
- 14 A. Živković (M)
- 16 S. Lukić (M)
- 20 S. Milinković-Savić (M)
- 17 F. Kostić (M)
- 10 D. Tadić (F)
- 18 D. Vlahović (F)
- 9 A. Mitrović (F)
Substitutes
- 8 N. Gudelj
- 11 L. Jović
- 6 N. Maksimović
- 21 F. Đuričić
- 7 N. Radonjić
- 1 M. Dmitrović
- 25 F. Mladenović
- 26 M. Grujić
- 15 S. Babić
- 22 D. Lazović
- 3 S. Eraković
- 13 S. Mitrović
- 24 I. Ilić
- 19 U. Račić
- 12 P. Rajković
Switzerland
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 G. Kobel (G)
- 3 S. Widmer (D)
- 22 F. Schär (D)
- 5 M. Akanji (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
- 2 E. Fernandes
- 6 D. Zakaria
- 16 C. Fassnacht
- 19 N. Okafor
- 26 A. Jashari
- 9 H. Seferović
- 14 M. Aebischer
- 20 F. Frei
- 25 F. Rieder
- 11 R. Steffen
- 12 J. Omlin
- 18 E. Cömert
Timeline
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?' Serbia Card · Yellow CardPredrag RajkovićArgument
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15' Switzerland Card · Yellow CardS. WidmerFoul
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20' Switzerland Goal · Normal GoalX. Shaqiri · Assist: Djibril Sow -
26' Serbia Goal · Normal GoalA. Mitrović · Assist: D. Tadić -
34' Switzerland Card · Yellow CardR. VargasFoul
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35' Serbia Goal · Normal GoalD. Vlahovic -
44' Switzerland Goal · Normal GoalB. Embolo · Assist: S. Widmer -
47' Serbia Card · Yellow CardSergej Milinković-SavićFoul
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48' Switzerland Goal · Normal GoalRemo Freuler · Assist: R. Vargas -
55' Serbia subst · Substitution 1Off: Miloš Veljković · On: N. Gudelj -
55' Serbia subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Vlahovic · On: L. Jović -
56' Serbia Card · Yellow CardS. PavlovicFoul
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67' Serbia subst · Substitution 3Off: Sergej Milinković-Savić · On: N. Maksimović -
68' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1Off: Djibril Sow · On: E. Fernandes -
69' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2Off: X. Shaqiri · On: Denis Zakaria -
78' Serbia subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Tadić · On: F. Djuricic -
78' Serbia subst · Substitution 5Off: Andrija Živković · On: N. Radonjic -
81' Serbia Card · Yellow CardN. GudeljFoul
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82' Serbia Card · Yellow CardA. MitrovićArgument
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83' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Vargas · On: C. Fassnacht -
90'+5 Switzerland Card · Yellow CardGranit XhakaArgument
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90'+6 Switzerland subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Embolo · On: Noah Okafor
Match Stats
| Stat | Serbia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 77% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corners | 2 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 466 | 415 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 363 | 319 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Switzerland turned the game around after falling behind with two quick goals from Xherdan Shaqiri and then Breel Embolo, followed by a crucial goal from Remo Freuler to secure their lead.
- ▸ Serbia’s Dušan Vlahović equalized the score momentarily at 2-2, but Switzerland's resilience prevailed in the second half with two decisive goals.