Switzerland v Bosnia-Herz
Formations & Lineups
Match Leaders
Game Information
Inglewood, California, USA
Referee:João Pinheiro
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
A remarkable finale to an otherwise tepid match sees Switzerland race away to a 4-1 win in Los Angeles, where 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina are ultimately well beaten. The top seeds in Group B move onto four points from two games, but only thanks to the intervention of some second-half substitutes. After arriving from the bench, Vargas and Manzambi sparked a late siege that finally created the opening goal, then saw Muharemovic receive his marching orders, before Switzerland finished with a real flourish. Both players were involved in the first three goals - with Manzambi netting two and Vargas the other - before captain Xhaka stepped up to convert a last-minute penalty. There was also a late Bosnian 'consolation', as Mahmic hammered home soon after leaving the bench. By the full-time whistle, Yakin's men had created 2.01 xG, while Bosnia-Herzegovina produced just 0.24 from five attempts. That ends their nine-game unbeaten streak, leaving them potentially needing maximum points from their final group fixture against Qatar. Meanwhile, Switzerland are well placed to progress ahead of next week's meeting with co-hosts Canada. That's all from L.A, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
FULL-TIME: SWITZERLAND 4-1 BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! SWITZERLAND"S SKIPPER GETS IN ON THE ACT! With the last kick of this match, Xhaka plants his penalty into the bottom-right corner of the net! Vasilj dives the right way but can't keep it out: it's now 4-1 to Die Nati, who are moving onto four points in Group B!
PENALTY FOR SWITZERLAND! When Bosnia-Herzegovina fail to clear their lines, Sow tries to seize on a loose ball inside the box, but Memic lunges in and upends him. The referee doesn't hesitate before pointing towards the spot!
With goals flying in left, right and centre since Switzerland broke through, stoppage time now enters its fifth minute of six indicated by the officials. Time for any more?

GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! WHAT A HIT BY MAHMIC! Just moments after leaving the bench, the substitute slams an unerring volley past Kobel and into the back of the net! Bosnia-Herzegovina may trail 3-1, and are down to 10 men, but that's a memorable moment for Mahmic - what a way to score his first international goal!
Shot Map
Team Stats
2.06
Expected Goals
0.23
62%
Possession
38%
7 (54%)
Shots on Goal
3 (60%)
3
Big Chances Created
0
1
Big Chances Missed
0
516 (88%)
Accurate Passes
287 (81%)
52
Duels Won
38
2
Saves
3
7
Fouls Committed
18
Game OddsOdds by
Head-To-Head
FIFA World Cup Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 4 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 1 |
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