30
11:31
Nice attack from Cameroon, Mbeumo sends Hongla into the box from the right after a one-two. His shot from ten yards on the right isn’t strong enough and Sommer is able to parry it, then Widmer cleans up for good.
29
11:30
The indomitable lions don’t let themselves be lured out by Switzerland, but remain disciplined and stand low. The flanks of the national team have not been very accurate so far.
26
11:27
Cameroon is more dangerous with the counterattacks than Switzerland with its possession game. This time it’s Fai, who just hits it from 25 meters to the right. But the bullet misses a long way.
24
11:25
And as if on cue, the West Africans free themselves from the pressing and it becomes dangerous. Anguissa works well in midfield and brings Mbeumo into play on the right. He pulls inwards at the edge of the penalty area, but misses the conclusion. Ultimately there is a corner, but it doesn’t pose any danger.
23
11:24
Cameroon tries to combine it flat from the back from time to time, but the pressing of the national team works well. But the Swiss also take a lot of risks because they move up the field.
21
11:22
Dangerous ball from Elvedi back to Sommer, which is tackled by Mbeumo. But the Gladbacher stays cool and chips the ball over the attacker back to his teammate.
19
11:20
Xhaka tries a chip ball right into the penalty area, but the ball goes too long for Widmer who ran in. In principle, however, it can work that way.
18
11:19
It’s still very sluggish what the Swiss deliver in the game presentation. You can hardly get a defensive chain going that way.
16
11:17
The first corner of the Nati from the right brings no danger. The West Africans’ game model is working well so far, the counterattacks are extremely dangerous and the defense is good.
14
11:16
Cameroon again, another very good chance. Choupo-Moting cleverly gets past Akanji on a long ball, then runs solo towards Sommer. He then fires from ten yards to the left of the penalty area, but the Manchester City defender is back on the field and can disrupt him decisively, so the shot is no problem for Sommer. But it would have been offside anyway.
13.
11:14
This chance should have warned the Swiss that counterattacks are extremely dangerous here. Shaqiri, meanwhile, wins the ball well in the opponent’s penalty area and puts it through to Embolo, who is ruled offside.
10
11:12
But Cameroon has the first huge chance! Mbeumo is sent very centrally into the alley and shoots at goal from eleven meters on the left. The angle has become a bit acute and so Sommer can parry, but only high five forward. Toko Ekambi is completely free in a central position ten meters from the box, but chases the ball over the crossbar unchallenged. That was close.
9.
11:10
There is still no way for the Nati against closely staggered Cameroonians. There are already indications that it could be a tough affair for the Swiss. Precise and fast passes and a lot of movement in the offensive third are required.
7.
11:08
Cameroon are up front for the first time, but Mbeumo’s free-kick from left-field is quickly headed out by the first defender. It’s a slow start.
5.
11:06
Embolo comes off well and is free between the defensive lines on a cleverly timed pass. But Nouhou clarifies his transfer to the right with a good tackle in front of Shaqiri.
3.
11:04
The national team immediately takes control of the game and lets the ball run through their own ranks. Cameroon only really attacks from the middle line.
2.
11:03
To close this question: Whether the Swiss have chosen a similar action as the German national team, could not be seen. FIFA had, perhaps as a precaution, not shown any pictures of the team photos.
1.
11:01
Then the ball rolls. Switzerland has initiated.
10:54
At this moment, the teams step onto the pitch together with referee Facundo Tello from Argentina. In a few minutes, after the national anthems, the game can begin.
10:36
But now back to the genuine sporting side, because it is the first duel between the two teams. There are no comparable values from the past. Switzerland is still the favourite, but they should also win this game. Assuming that Brazil dominates this group, Cameroon, Nati and Serbia only have a round of 16 ticket left. The direct duels in particular will therefore certainly be competitive.
10:26
Before this game, too, it’s important to think outside the box. Yesterday, the German team set an example in the team photo despite the ban on the one-love captain’s armband. Switzerland was originally part of the European alliance that wanted to wear this bandage. We’ll see if national players have also come up with something to protest FIFA’s decision, highlighting the human rights and working conditions situation in Qatar.
10:14
For Cameroon it is the return to the big stage, in 2018 you could not qualify for the World Cup. The indomitable lions only survived the preliminary round once anyway, namely in 1990 in Italy. Today’s opponent, who made it into the round of 16 in the last two editions, was completely different. In Russia, curiously enough, they were also in a group with Brazil and Serbia. A good omen? Later they were eliminated against Sweden.
10:02 a.m
To start, let’s take a look at the lineups. In Switzerland, Murat Yakin, almost traditionally, calls many Bundesliga players into the starting line-up. So Sommer, Elvedi, Sow, Vargas and Wimmer are there. Apart from Freuler, everyone also has a past in the top German division. The Nati route is clear, the fast and tricky wings should be used in the 4-2-3-1 Embolo in the storm. For the nominal “guests,” Coach Rigobert Song puts his bets on the Onana, N’Nkoulou, Anguissa, and Choupo-Moting axis. Cameroon’s offensive in particular is well staffed with Mbeumo and Toko Ekambi. The former Mainz customer initially sits on the bench.
09:54
Welcome to the Switzerland vs. Cameroon match in Group G of the 2022 World Cup at Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah. Kick-off is at 11:00 a.m.!