Switzerland hold nerve in penalty shootout to sink Colombia and reach World Cup quarter-finals

The World Cup quarter-final line-up is complete.Switzerland became the eighth, and final, nation to progress from the round of 16 as they booked a meeting with holders Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday. They defeated Colombia 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout, after a goalless draw; Gregor Kobel proving the hero with an exceptional save from Cucho Hernandez.A scrappy, even game was dominated by two exceptional defences, and there were precious few chances worthy of the name as both teams wrestled with the weight of the occasion.Our writers debate the big talking points in Vancouver.Advertisement

Fuente: NYT — Ver nota original

Fuente: NYT — Ver nota original

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