Chile and Switzerland sit atop Group G after the Swiss upset Spain in the group’s first round. Now, each team will be looking to get three points from Monday’s match to try and steal the group from the Spanish.
World Cup 2010, Switzerland Vs. Chile: Mark Gonzalez Heads Chile To 1-0, 74th Minute Lead
Chile has finally broken through against the 10-man Swiss, with substitute Esteban Parades’ cross headed home by Mark Gonzalez in the 74th minute to put the Chileans up 1-0.
Parades was able to create the opportunity after Swiss goalkeeper Diego Benaglio miss the pace on through ball and came off his line. Parades beat the `keeper to the ball, touched it around the man and eventually crossed for González. The left winger headed the ball into the open net for Chile’s lead.
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Chile is in a similar situation: sitting on three points; looking to move to six; where one point in the next match would win them the group. The problem is they have yet to face Spain, which they will do on Friday. A Chile win today in the face of a match with Spain could be a recipe for three teams finishing Group H on six points.
First, today’s match between Chile and Switzerland:
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