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Euro 2020: Switzerland's Yann Sommer denied Kylian Mbappe his moment of glory to send world champions France crashing out of the tournament

June 29, 2021 / 09:29 IST
Switzerland dared to dream and they did what many said would be beyond them. They stunned world champions to reach the quarterfinals of Euro 2020. (Image: Reuters)
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Switzerland dared to dream and they did what many said would be beyond them. They stunned world champions to reach the quarterfinals of Euro 2020. (Image: Reuters)
After being two goals down, the Swiss made the most outstanding, outrageous of comebacks to force the game into extra time and then denied Kylian Mbappe during the penalty shootout to script a famous win. (Image: Reuters)
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After being two goals down, the Swiss made the most outstanding, outrageous of comebacks to force the game into extra time and then denied Kylian Mbappe during the penalty shootout to script a famous win. (Image: Reuters)
Karim Benzema, recalled to the France squad for the tournament after a five-and-a-half-year international exile, then struck a quick-fire double to put the Euro 2016 finalists back on track. He had also scored both of France's goals in their final group stage fixture against Portugal. (Image: Reuters)
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Karim Benzema, recalled to the France squad for the tournament after a five-and-a-half-year international exile, then struck a quick-fire double to put the Euro 2016 finalists back on track. He had also scored both of France's goals in their final group stage fixture against Portugal. (Image: Reuters)
Paul Pogba's sensational curling effort made it 3-1, but Switzerland forced extra time as Seferovic grabbed his second of the game before Gavranovic levelled in the final minute. (Image: Reuters)
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Paul Pogba's sensational curling effort made it 3-1, but Switzerland forced extra time as Seferovic grabbed his second of the game before Gavranovic levelled in the final minute. (Image: Reuters)
France thought they had won after two goals from Benzema and a belter of a goal from Paul Pogba. In fact, Pogba was left to rue the nature of his celebration after France's loss. (Image: Reuters)
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France thought they had won after two goals from Benzema and a belter of a goal from Paul Pogba. In fact, Pogba was left to rue the nature of his celebration after France's loss. (Image: Reuters)
Switzerland converted all five of their penalties. (Image: Reuters)
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Switzerland converted all five of their penalties. (Image: Reuters)
After being two goals down, the Swiss made the most outstanding, outrageous of comebacks to force the game into extra time and then denied Kylian Mbappe during the penalty shootout to script a famous win. (Image: Reuters)
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Sommer dived to his right to turn away Mbappe's kick, as the Swiss won a major tournament knockout tie for first time in 83 years. (Image: Reuters)
 They will now face Spain in the quarterfinals. Spain beat Croatia 5-3 to book their place in the quarterfinals earlier in the day. (Image: Reuters)
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Switzeland will now face Spain in the quarterfinals. Spain beat Croatia 5-3 to book their place in the quarterfinals earlier in the day. (Image: Reuters)
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first published: Jun 29, 2021 09:29 am

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