Switzerland defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout after a draw, securing a place in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina, according to Israeli sports journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12).
01 · THE DISPATCH
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties late Wednesday night in a World Cup round-of-16 match, advancing to the quarterfinals where they will face Argentina. The result was reported by Israeli sports journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12).
The Zioneer previously reported on Colombia's round-of-16 victory over Ghana and Switzerland's group-stage win over Canada, which set up this knockout clash. Switzerland's quarterfinal opponent, Argentina, advanced after a dramatic extra-time win over Cape Verde earlier in the week.
02 · How it developed
2 developments
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03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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