Switzerland produced the shock result of the World Cup so far, defeating favourites, and reigning European Champions, Spain 1-0 in Durban.
Persistence from Gelson Fernandes produced the winning goal after 52 minutes, Erin Derdiyok’s dribble caused havoc in the Spanish defence. And as Iker Casillas and Gerard Pique stumbled amid the confusion, Fernandes was on hand to tap in.
The Swiss defended stoutly to hold the star studded Spanish side goalless at half time. La Roja came closest to equalising on 70 minutes when, Xabi Alonso showed how to strike the Jabulani, however, his thundering shot smashed the underside of the bar.
Switzerland tested the woodwork themselves minutes later as Derdiyok again bamboozled Gerard Pique and Carlos Pujol, but stubbed his shot onto the post.
By that stage, Fernando Torres has already been introduced from the bench but as Cesc Fabregas was left watching, Spain could not find the clear opening they needed and Switzerland held on.
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