Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina...
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Switzerland has advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a scoreless draw.
- The match was decided by penalties after a tense 0-0 stalemate through normal and extra time.
- Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a crucial penalty save, and Ruben Vargas scored the decisive spot-kick.
- This marks Switzerland's first appearance in the World Cup last eight since 1954.
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