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AL-WAKRAH, Qatar – Switzerland got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a 1-0 victory over Cameroon at the Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday.
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Cameroon had chances to take the lead in the first half, but it was Switzerland who finally broke the deadlock in the 48th minute with Breel Embolo finishing from close range.
Switzerland had some brilliant chances to add to their tally, but were thwarted by some remarkable, last-gasp defending.
With Brazil and Serbia both lying in wait for these teams, it’s Switzerland who will go forward with confidence, while for Cameroon they need two remarkable performances to stand any chance of making the knockouts.
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