Fifa World Cup: Switzerland through to last-16 after draw with Costa Rica but lose skipper Lichtsteiner
A 93rd minute own goal off the back of unfortunate keeper Yann Sommer hands the central American side a deserved draw on a night of late drama
A 93rd minute own goal by the unfortunate keeper Yann Sommer from a Bryan Ruiz penalty gave the central American side a deserved 2-2 draw on a night of late drama in Nizhny Novgorod.
That wiped out a Swiss lead which had lasted only two minutes after substitute Josep Drmic slotted home to apparently give the Swiss an undeserved victory.
Earlier Blerim Dzemaili had thumped home in the first half to give Switzerland the lead against the run-of-play in the 31st minute against the team who finished bottom of group E.
That goal was cancelled out by Kendall Waston’s header in the 56th minute, the central Americans first goal of the tournament.
The draw ensured Switzerland finished second in the group behind Brazil.
But Switzerland will be left counting the cost after yellow cards for experienced defenders Lichtsteiner and Fabian Schaer means they will miss the game against Sweden in Saint Petersburg on July 3.