The goals, minute by minute
- 120'Juan Fernando QuinteroPenalty · 0-1
- 120'Granit XhakaPenalty · 1-1
- 120'Zeki AmdouniPenalty · 2-1
- 120'Jáminton CampazPenalty · 2-2
- 120'Cedric IttenPenalty · 3-2
- 120'Luis DíazPenalty · 3-3
- 120'Rubén VargasPenalty · 4-3
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Switzerland (1st Group B) vs Colombia (1st Group K) · knockout
Team level
Colombia: quality on the ball and pedigree (James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz); solid and composed.
Switzerland: organisation and experience (Xhaka, Embolo); reliable in decisive stages.
Key factors
- Colombia has more attacking talent and creativity.
- Switzerland is more pragmatic and balanced.
- Even tie; a detail or a set piece could decide it.
Prediction
Result in 90': 1-1 (alternative: 2-1 Colombia)
- Colombia win: ~46%
- Draw: ~30%
- Switzerland win: ~24%
Advances: Colombia (~58%)
Player to watch: Luis Díaz, dribbling and goals.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium
Colombia is a slight favourite for talent and control. Switzerland, tidy and
seasoned, can drag it long; a very tight tie.