On June 15, the teams of Quartet E entered the fight at the World Cup. In the first match of the group in the capital of Brazil at the stadium named after the great striker Garrinchi, a match took place between the national team of Switzerland and Ecuador.
Before the start of the meeting, the Europeans were considered favorites from the positions that their composition looked more powerful in terms of names. The Swiss have several recognized leaders who play for the top clubs in Italy and other teams in Europe. But the Ecuadorians also included legionnaires from Europe. The match turned out to be very stubborn.
The first half was remembered for an equal game, but the score was opened by the Ecuadorians. After the set-piece from the left flank, a cross went into the penalty area of Switzerland, which ended in a goal. On the 22nd minute, Antonio Valencia headed the ball into the net. The first half of the meeting ended with a minimal advantage of the South Americans.
It should be noted that both teams tried to find happiness at the enemy's goal with long shots. Several times Swiss players shot dangerously from outside the penalty area.
The second half began lively. On 47 minutes after the corner, Switzerland equalizes the score. Mahmedi sends the ball into the goal of the Ecuadorians, making the score equal.
From the middle of the second half, the impression was that the Swiss are physically stronger. In the 70th minute, the Europeans even made a goal. However, the referee canceled the goal due to an offside position.
The ending of the match turned out to be fascinating. Each team tried to snatch victory in the last minutes. The Ecuadorians in their last attack could have scored the ball, but did not use the moment, which led to the counterattacking actions of the Swiss. 20 seconds before the end of the match, the Swiss Seferovic drove the ball into the goal of Ecuador. Europeans win 2 - 1, snatching three points in the last seconds of the meeting.
While the World Cup presents the audience with uncompromising matches. The meeting under review was no exception.
