We have our first major upset of World Cup 2010 as Switzerland shocks Spain, one of the favorites to win the Tournament. The 1-0 result gives the Swiss their first ever win over the Spanish.
World Cup 2010, Spain Vs. Switzerland: Spanish Make First Subs, Bring On Fernando Torres
Spain coach Vincente del Bosque, left with thirty minutes to overcome Switzerland’s surprising 1-0 lead, has made his first major change, bringing on a forward for a holding midfielder while swapping wingers.
Fernando Torres, still trying to regain fitness following knee surgery, is on for midfielder Sergio Busquets, changing Spain’s formation from 4-5-1 to 4-4-2.
Read Article >World Cup 2010, Spain Vs. Switzerland: Gelson Fernandes Puts Swiss Ahead
Gelson Fernandes, who is in the line-up because Valon Behrami could not play, has scored in the 52nd minute to put Switerland up over Spain, 1-0.
A build-up through the middle of the pitch looked like it had been broken-up by Gerard Pique, but his interception of a laid off pass found it’s way into the Spanish area. A chaotic battle in front of goal saw Gelson Fernandes put the ball in from the edge of the box, giving Switzerland the lead.
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