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Switzerland Edge Colombia 4-3 on Penalties to Reach Quarterfinals
Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 on penalties)
FT – Switzerland win dramatic penalty shootout.
Switzerland hold their nerve to beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes in this tense Round of 16 clash.
Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.
Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day.
Switzerland had not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 1954. And the Swiss were shorthanded Tuesday without young midfielder Johan Manzambi, who was injured in training on Monday.
