Switzerland Accompany Brazil in the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup

Switzerland qualified for the 16th of the 2018 World Cup after a 2-2 draw against Costa Rica in the last Group E match at the Nizhy Novgorod stadium on Wednesday (27/6).

In the first half, Costa Rica actually has more opportunities than Switzerland. Costa Rica recorded six shots, four of which were on target. Meanwhile, Switzerland recorded only three shots and only one was just on target.

However, Switzerland managed to finish the first half with a 1-0 advantage. The Swiss goal was scored by Blerim Dzemaili in the 31st minute.

That goal started from Stephan Lichtsteiner's center in the penalty area. Breel Embolo then decided to lead the ball towards Dzemaili rather than take the lead.

This decision is appropriate because Dzemaili responds directly with a hard blow that can not afford Keylor Navas.

Josip Drmic scored a second goal for Switzerland. (Photo: REUTERS / Matthew Childs)

After winning 1-0 in the first half, Switzerland still has a fierce resistance from Costa Rica. Costa Rica does not seem affected by the fact that they have been eliminated from the World Cup.

Persistence Costa Rica bears positive fruits in the 56th minute. Starting from a corner kick kicked by Joel Campbell, central defender Kendall Waston managed to put the ball in a goal to change the score to 1-1.

Switzerland receives fierce resistance from Costa Rica. (Photo: REUTERS / Matthew Childs)

After playing each other and producing several chances, Switzerland finally managed to score the second goal in the 88th minute. Substitute, Josip Drmic able to nest in the goal and change the score to 2-1.

When Switzerland think they scored three points, Costa Rica managed to equalize in the third minute of the injury time. Yann Sommer's own goal put the score at 2-2 at the end.

Switzerland finished the game with the title of vice-champion of group E and will qualify for the knockout stages.

Composition of the players

Switzerland (4-2-3-1)

Yann Sommer; Stefan Lichsteiner, Fabian Schaer, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Valon Behrami (Denis Zakaria 60), Granite Xhaka; Xherdan Shaqiri (Michael Lang 81), Blerim Dzemaili, Breel Embolo; Mario Gavranovic (Josip Drmic 69)

Costa Rica (5-4-1)

Keylor Navas; Cristian Gamboa (Ian Smith 90), Johnny Acosta, Giancarlo Gonzalez, Kendall Waston, Bryan Oviedo; Bryan Ruiz, Celso Borges, David Guzman (Randall Azofeifa 90), Daniel Solera (Rodney Wallace, Joel Campbell) (Ptr)