Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was the hero as his side edged past Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw, setting up a World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina.
In a tense shootout, Kobel produced a stunning save to deny Colombia's Cucho Hernandez, tipping the striker's spot-kick wide to give Switzerland the advantage. With the scores level after the first five penalties, the Swiss held their nerve to convert all four of theirs, while Colombia missed one crucial effort.
“Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.”
The match itself had finished 0-0 after 120 minutes, with neither side able to find a breakthrough in a tightly contested affair. Switzerland now face the daunting prospect of taking on Lionel Messi's Argentina in the last eight.
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