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Switzerland's Late Blitz Stuns Bosnia 4-1
18 Jun
Summary
- Switzerland secured group control with a dominant 4-1 victory over Bosnia.
- Substitute Johan Manzambi scored a spectacular volley to break the deadlock.
- Granit Xhaka sealed the win with a penalty in stoppage time.
Switzerland asserted dominance in their group, defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a match marked by a dramatic late surge. For much of the game, Switzerland struggled to break down a motivated Bosnian defense, despite enjoying significant possession.
The critical turning point arrived in the 74th minute when 20-year-old substitute Johan Manzambi scored a breathtaking volley, his first of two goals. This breakthrough was followed by a red card for Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic, leaving them with ten men.
In the ensuing onslaught, Rubén Vargas doubled Switzerland's lead in the 84th minute. Manzambi added his second in the 90th minute, and captain Granit Xhaka converted a penalty with the final kick of the game to seal the emphatic 4-1 victory.
Despite the loss, Bosnia-Herzegovina maintains a chance for the knockout stages, contingent on their final group match. For Switzerland, this late offensive display signals their team is finding its form at a crucial time.
