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Match 4 Lagos - Teslim Balogun Stadium
Cloudy
24 October
Mexico
0:2
Switzerland
0:2 (0:2)
  • Pajtim KASAMI (22')
  • Jose RODRIGUEZ (42' OG)

Referee Michael HESTER (NZL)

Summary

Swiss make dream debut

Swiss make dream debut

 Switzerland kicked off their debut participation at a FIFA U-17 World Cup in winning style by recording a 2-0 triumph over Mexico in Lagos. Lazio-based midfielder Pajtim Kasami had the honour of scoring the first goal at Nigeria 2009, converting after 22 minutes as the Europeans made a dream start. An unfortunate own goal from Mexico goalkeeper Jose Rodriguez three minutes before the interval ...

Highlights

Line-up

MEX
SUI
Substitute(s)
Coaches
GONZALEZ Jose Luis (MEX)
(SUI) Dany RYSER
Officials
  • Referee: Michael HESTER (NZL)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Jan Hendrik HINTZ (NZL)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Tevita MAKASINI (TGA)
  • Fourth official: Tom OVREBO (NOR)

Photos

  • Pajtim Kasami of Switzerland celebrates his goal against Mexico in Lagos
  • LAGOS, NIGERIA - OCTOBER 24: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates his goal during the FIFA U17 Wo
  • The Mexico team poses for a team photograph before facing Switzerland in Lagos
  • Jose Rodriguez of Mexico looks on during the FIFA U17 World Cup match against Switzerland
  • Jose Luis Gonzalez of Mexico gives instructions during the FIFA U17 World Cup match against Switzerland
  • Jose Luis Gonzalez of Mexico gives instructions during the FIFA U17 Wo
  • Nigerian fans enjoy the games during the FIFA U17 World Cup match between Mexico and Switzerland
  • Frederic Veseli of Switzerland battles with Guillermo Madrigal of Mexico
  • Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland battles with Gil Cordero of Mexico dur

Quotes

"The first goal was the key to the match because things were very tough for us at the start. That free-kick opened the game up for us and the defence did their job very well, which made things much easier, as did the second goal just before the break. There were no scares for us in the second half and I feel we more than deserved the win." Dany Ryser, Switzerland coach

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    STATISTICS
    MexicoStatisticsSwitzerland
    19Shots16
    4Corner kicks6
    2Yellow cards1
    0Second yellow card and red card1
    1Red Cards0
    60%Possession (%)40%