Posts Tagged ‘Switzerland’

One 2 Watch – Xherdan Shaqiri 0

One 2 Watch – Xherdan Shaqiri

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One 2 Watch returns today, and Kevin Coleman takes a look at FC Basel and Switzerland left winger Xherdan Shaqiri. The 19-year-old made a brief appearance at last summer’s World Cup, and has a big future ahead of him. With his contract up soon, a number of Europe’s top clubs will be keeping tabs on the dazzling winger.

Talking Points: Spain 2-0 Honduras 0

Talking Points: Spain 2-0 Honduras

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After watching their noisy neighbours recover from a disappointing start by annihilating North Korea earlier in the day, Spain hoped for a similar performance against Honduras. An exceptional display of attacking team football followed, but with a crucial ingredient missing that may cost Spain in the latter stages. Goals.

Talking Points: Chile 1-0 Switzerland 2

Talking Points: Chile 1-0 Switzerland

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Chile chipped away at a dogged Swiss defense until Mark Gonzalez found the break through with the only goal of the game. An enthralling match with chances and cards aplenty, there was no shortage of Talking Points as Kevyn Doran reports. 1. Chalk and Cheese We all expected this game to be the relentless attacking [...]

Inter offered hope to World Cup underdogs 0

Inter offered hope to World Cup underdogs

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32 nations. 64 games. Millions watching worldwide. Many of whom are scratching their heads and wondering why their country is struggling so much at the World Cup. European Champions Inter Milan may hold the key to the answer. England and Italy have both opened with a pair of uninspiring draws against less illustrious opponents, while France can [...]

Talking Points: Spain 0-1 Switzerland 0

Talking Points: Spain 0-1 Switzerland

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1. Swiss Roll Over Spain The headline writes itself and will no doubt be repeated across the globe, but it sums up the situation perfectly as the tournament’s first genuine shock took place today. Switzerland parked the bus and just stopped short of letting down the tyres at times as they attempted to snuff out [...]