This was an enjoyable match for the neutrals and the Neutrals. Pic via Guardian.
Spain 0
Switzerland 1: Fernandes 52
Still-Arsenal-captain-despite-Barca-douchery Cesc Fabregas was left on the bench for Spain's shocking 1-0 loss to Switzerland today, the first legitimate upset victory of the 2010 World Cup. I hope this incident sours him a bit on all things Spain.
Switzerland's goal came in the 52nd minute during a bizarre series of events. Following a Swiss goal kick, Carles Puyol was caught pinching forward, creating a chasm between he and fellow defender Gerard Pique, which the Swiss exploited. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas charged out feet first to break up the play, but failed, as his clearing attempt bounced backward off a teammate. Then, everything went even crazier for a second, as bodies started flying everywhere in the box. Gerard Pique landed on the ground, handling the ball and picking up a gash above the right eye in the process, but the Swiss had advantage and Gelson Fernandes finally pushed the loose ball into the net.
Ex-Gunner Philippe Senderos injured his right ankle in a collision with a teammate early in the match, and was subbed out after 32 minutes.
All 32 teams have played at least one match now. A bit of a recap post will be up on the blog later tonight.
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