Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties, quarter‑final since 1954
The round‑of‑16 clash in Vancouver saw both sides battle fiercely for 120 minutes before heading to a penalty shootout. Swiss keeper Yann Sommer made three crucial saves, guiding Switzerland to a 4‑3 shootout win over Colombia.
Colombia fought valiantly but fell short, and Switzerland now prepares to meet Argentina in the quarter‑finals, edging closer to a historic semi‑final appearance.
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