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World Cup News :: World Cup : Chile 1-0 Switzerland - match report

Posted on 2010-06-21 by Gooner

Mark Gonzalez's late header was enough for Chile to overcome a stubborn defensive display from 10-man Switzerland and leave the South Americans on the verge of qualification for the last 16.

Gonzalez rose to head home an Estaban Paredas cross in the 75th minute to reward Chile's persistence, after the sOuth American side had wasted numerous chances.

Switzerland surpassed the record for the longest run without conceding a goal at the World Cup finals, but the Swiss were always under pressure after Valon Behrami was sent off for raising an arm to Arturo Vidal.

The result gives Chile their second successive victory following an opening 1-0 win over Honduras and leaves them top of Group H on six points ahead of a final game against Spain on Friday.

Switzerland, who beat the Spanish in their first game, can still qualify if they beat Honduras by two clear goals, or by a single goal and the other result goes their way.

GROUP H STANDINGS

Group H      W D L  F A GD Pts
 Chile       2-0-0  2:0 +2  6
 Spain       1-0-1  2:1 +1  3
 Switzerland 1-0-1  1:1  0  3
 Honduras    0-0-2  0:3 -3  0

Sourced From : Gooners World Cup Match Reports

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