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07/07 16:06 CDT Switzerland and Colombia scoreless at the half as both teams
vie for spot in World Cup quarterfinals
Switzerland and Colombia scoreless at the half as both teams vie for spot in
World Cup quarterfinals
By ANNE M. PETERSON
AP Soccer Writer
VANCOUVER, British Colombia (AP) --- Switzerland and Colombia were scoreless at
the half Tuesday in the round of 16 at the World Cup with a spot in the
quarterfinals on the line.
The winner will face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead
Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Switzerland has not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the
tournament in 1954. And the Swiss were shorthanded Tuesday without midfielder
Johan Manzambi, who was injured in training on Monday.
Colombia advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2014 World Cup but fell to host
Brazil.
Gustavo Puerta had the first good chance for Colombia with a shot from distance
in the 21st minute that was pushed away by Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
The Swiss got their opportunity in the 30th with Fabian Reider's blast at
Camilo Vargas, who punched the ball down. Minutes later, Vargas smothered
another attempt from Dan Ndoye.
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