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Match 46 Ijebu Ode - Gateway International Stadium
Cloudy
08 November
Switzerland
2:1
Italy
2:1 (1:1)
  • Nassim BEN KHALIFA (24')
  • Oliver BUFF (62')
  • Federico CARRARO (32')

Referee Viktor KASSAI (HUN)

Summary

Swiss storm into last-four

Swiss storm into last-four

 First-timers Switzerland booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 with an eventful 2-1 win over the Italians in Ijebu-Ode. Despite going a man down in the second half, the Swiss were the better side on the day and will now take on Colombia - who beat Turkey in their quarter-final in Bauchi - in the final four. The Italians began the match looking ...

Highlights

Line-up

SUI
ITA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
RYSER Dany (SUI)
(ITA) Pasquale SALERNO
Officials
  • Referee: Viktor KASSAI (HUN)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Gabor EROS (HUN)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Tibor VAMOS (HUN)
  • Fourth official: Peter O LEARY (NZL)
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

  • Dejection for Alessandro Scialpi of Italy during the FIFA U17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
  • Dejection for Simone Dell Agnello of Italy
  • Dejected Italian players as they are knocked out of the competition
  • Dejection for Alessandro Scialpi and Mattia Perin of Italy
  • Benjamin Siegrist of Switzerland gives instructions
  • Players from Italy walk down the tunnel
  • Dejection for Mattia Perin of Italy
  • Benjamin Siegrist of Switzerland gives instructions
  • Head coach of Switzerland Dany Ryser looks on

Quotes

"We're delighted to have qualified for the semi-finals of a World Cup - it's not something that happens every day. We've beaten Italy, who are a great team, and to be honest I think we were slightly fortunate, especially in the first half, when they looked the better side. The key to winning was mental toughness, these boys have incredible determination. They can achieve anything." Dany Ryser, Switzerland coach

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    STATISTICS
    SwitzerlandStatisticsItaly
    10Shots17
    8Corner kicks6
    2Yellow cards4
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    1Red Cards0
    46%Possession (%)54%