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2010 FIFA World Cup: Switzerland v Honduras 0-0 In this forty-seventh match video, we relive the game played between Switzerland & Honduras. Switzerland crashed out of the World Cup after a desperately disappointing display against Honduras. Needing a two-goal win to guarantee a place in the last 16, the Swiss lacked a cutting edge and were unable to break down the stubborn central Americans, who wasted several chances to sneak a victory on the break in a hectic finale. For Ottmar Hitzfeld’s Swiss, the euphoria of their opening victory over pre-tournament favourites Spain seemed a distant memory as wave after wave of attacks fizzled out or ended with a wayward shot. As it was, Spain’s victory over Chile pushed the Swiss into third place in Group H, while Honduras joined Algeria in exiting the 2010 World Cup without scoring a goal. Honduras were bright and energetic from the kick-off in Bloemfontein but, after taking time to settle, the Swiss emerged as the more likely side to break the deadlock. Playmaker Tranquillo Barnetta was at the heart of everything that was good about Switzerland, teeing up Gokhan Inler for a shot that drifted wide and testing Honduras goalkeeper Noel Valladares with a long-ranger. Despite their need for goals, the Swiss seemed reluctant to commit bodies forward and their attacks often broke down around the box. Just before half-time, Eren Derdiyok delivered a superb cross to the far post but striker Blaise Nkufo could not adjust his body shape in order to fashion a finish. The Swiss brought on. From: comfortablynumb1975x Views: 155 0 ratings Time: 08:01 More in Sports

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