Switzerland beat Cameroon 1-0 to advance to Group 7 of the World Cup. Murat Yakin’s team entered the tournament on the right foot.

The match was decided by Brill Ebolo’s goal in the 48th minute. The scorer did not celebrate the goal scored, since he was born in Cameroon.

The hosts usually moved the ball in the first minutes of the match. The Cameroonians had their first good moment in the 10th minute when Sommer saved the efforts of Beumo and Ekabi. The Swiss goalkeeper was also effective against Tsupo-Moting.

Murat Yakin’s team had the ball, but could not find a place to threaten. On the contrary, the Cameroonians were more dangerous in chasing counterattacks.

There were few good phases in the first half. In the delays of the first part, Somer blocked a free-kick from Cameroon.

In the 48th minute, Shaqiri moved the ball into the penalty area, and Emolo scored for the Swiss, making it 1-0. The striker of the team did not celebrate, as he was born in Cameroon.

Usually the guests were looking for an early goal to return to the fight for victory. In the 57th minute, Zuppo-Moting fired from a distance and Sommer blocked.

In the 66th minute, Vargas struck and Onana made an impressive save. Rigobert Song’s side were looking to level the score, with the Swiss closing in on the gaps.

Shortly before the 90th minute, Xhaka shot, and the Cameroonian goalkeeper blocked his shot. In stoppage time, Seferovic missed a great chance to double Switzerland’s lead.

Switzerland (Jaquin): Sommer, Widmer, Akanzi, Elvendi, Rodriguez (Zemert 90), Freuler, Xhaka, Shaqiri (Okafor 71), Shaw (Fry 71), Vargas (Rieder 81), Ebolo (Seferovic 71).

Cameroon (Song): Onana, Ngoran, Tolo, Castelletto, Nkulu, Ge, Angisa, Hongla (Ondua, 68), Ekabi (Nkudu, 74), Bbeumo (Engamalo, 81), Tsupo-Moting (Abubakar, 74).