France vs Switzerland

France book second round spot after a 5-2 win.

Final score
France 5- Switzerland 2 (Dzemai77', Xhaka85')
Giroud 17'
Matuidi 18'
Velbuena 40'
Benzema 66'
Sissoko 67'

France trashes Suitzerland as 7 players scoring. Bemzema scored another one just while referee was blowing his whistle, but will not be counted.
French started attacking very early. First goal came from corner as Giroud placed it to the top corner of post and making keeper to reach and clear. 17'. They scored again from a big mistake from Swiss. Restarting after first goal, Swiss blindly gave ball to Benzema, who passed it to Matuidi and he finished well. 2-0. Swiss trying to come back from early blows, created chances with quick penetrating passes. Shaqiri's shot at 29' was inches away from far post. French were very difficult to handle by Swiss defenders. French were given a penalty in the 30', when Djourou pushed down Benzema. Benaglio saved Benzema's shot, but rebound was an open chance for Cabaye, but hit the post. French scored again from a fast counter attack. Swiss brought 8 players forward for a corner. Giroud got the ball, he had lot of space and crossed the ball to Velbuene. 3-0.
Switzerland came up with more positive attacks after break. They got the best chance at 64', when Mehmedi wasted a cross while he was free and just goal keeper to beat. Benzema, who was looking desperate to add his name in the score sheet, scored in the next minute. Benzema hit with a turn, Pogba's brilliant ball made it 4-0. Soon, they increased their lead to 5, with a good team play, Benzema pushing a ball to Sissoko and he finished it.

French continued to attack for more, but were denied by goal keeper continuously. Dzemaili scored Swiss first goal from a free kick in the 75'. Shaqiri's excellent shot was saved by Lloris. Swiss decreased their deficit in the 85'. Inler giving a super pass over defenders to Xhaka and he scored with a fabulous finish.



France

1.Lloris
2. Debuchy
3. Evra
4. Varane
5. Sakho
6. Cabaye
8. Valbuena
10. Benzema
11. Griezman
14. Matuidi
19. Pogba

Coach : Didier Deschamps


Switzerland

1. Benaglio
20. Djourou
5. Von Bergen >< 4. Senderos
13. Rodriguoz
2. Lightsteiner
11. Behrami
10. Xhaka
8. Inler
23. Shaqiri
9. Seferovic
18. Mehmedi