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1. 90+8'

   That's all for today as the game is over.

2. 90+7'

   Ardon Jashari (Switzerland) attempts an acrobatic volley on the edge of the box, but it's a wild effort and flies well wide of the right post.

3. 90+7'

   The corner from Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) is intercepted by the defence.

4. 90+4'

   It's an own goal! An unlucky moment for Miro Muheim (Switzerland), who tries to clear a cross into the six-yard box but heads the ball behind his own keeper. The score is 1:1.

5. 90+3'

   Ardon Jashari (Switzerland) sends a long cross over to Zeki Amdouni, but Mahmoud Abunada comes forward to gather the ball.

6. 90+2'

   Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked.

7. 90+1'

   Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) tries to find Fabian Rieder, but he puts too much power on the pass.

8. 90'

   There will be a minimum of 6 min. of added time.

9. 90'

   Ahmed Alaaeldin (Qatar) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the bottom left corner, but Gregor Kobel was alert and the score remains the same.

10. 89'

    Substitution. Remo Freuler did his best and is replaced by Ardon Jashari (Switzerland).

11. 89'

    Here is a change. Ricardo Rodriguez is going off and Murat Yakin gives the last tactical orders to Miro Muheim (Switzerland).

12. 88'

    A substitution has been made. Edmilson Junior is replaced by Hasan Al Haydos (Qatar).

13. 88'

    Boualem Khoukhi (Qatar) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee.

14. 87'

    Akram Afif (Qatar) sends a cross into the box, but Gregor Kobel comes off his line to gather the ball.

15. 87'

    Homam Al Amin (Qatar) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.

16. 86'

    Pedro Miguel (Qatar) tackles a bit over-zealously and Said Martinez blows for a foul. It's a free kick to Switzerland, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.

17. 86'

    The current number of corner kicks is 3:9. The fouls committed statistics – 10:11.

18. 86'

    The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Johan Manzambi (Switzerland). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate.

19. 84'

    Gregor Kobel is alert and has a clear sight of a long through ball from Mohammad Al Mannai (Qatar). Easy save!

20. 83'

    Switzerland keep the ball and are displaying some tiki-taka style passing at the moment.

21. 81'

    Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) receives a quality pass and releases a rocket of a shot from distance, but his amazing effort goes just wide of the left post! The goalkeeper probably wouldn't have saved this one.

22. 80'

    The attendance for today's match is 67966.

23. 79'

    Murat Yakin has decided to make a change. Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland) replaces Ruben Vargas.

24. 79'

    Substitution. Mohammad Al Mannai (Qatar) has come on for Assim Omer Madibo.

25. 78'

    Nico Elvedi (Switzerland) sends a long ball forward to Ruben Vargas, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Qatar.

26. 77'

    Edmilson Junior (Qatar) attempts to find Ahmed Alaaeldin, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. The ball goes out of play and Switzerland will have a goal kick.

27. 76'

    CHANCE! Johan Manzambi finds Breel Embolo (Switzerland) with a sweet pass, but he can't find the target as his effort from inside the box goes just wide of the left post!

28. 75'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) latches on to a precise pass and one-on-one with the keeper slams the ball towards the right-hand post. Mahmoud Abunada is alert, though, and leaps like a salmon to deny him.

29. 75'

    Karim Boudiaf (Qatar) receives a pass and tries his luck with a long-range powerful effort. His poorly placed shot lacks accuracy and flies way over the crossbar.

30. 73'

    The total number of attempts is 4:20. The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 2:6.

31. 73'

    The ball is cleared after Akram Afif (Qatar) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.

32. 72'

    Fantastic run and shot from mid-range by Fabian Rieder (Switzerland), but a defender denies him an almost certain goal by getting his body in the way.

33. 71'

    Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Akram Afif (Qatar) is thwarted and cleared to safety.

34. 68'

    The ref blows his whistle and we are going to have a so-called cooling break due to the high temperature.

35. 67'

    Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) receives a deflected pass on the edge of the box and smashes the ball at goal. Unfortunately for him, it's well wide of the right post.

36. 66'

    Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) whips in a cross from the corner, but Mahmoud Abunada is well positioned and punches the ball away.

37. 65'

    Murat Yakin prepares a substitution. Michel Aebischer is replaced by Fabian Rieder (Switzerland).

38. 65'

    We are about to witness a substitution. Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) is replacing Dan Ndoye.

39. 65'

    Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. Switzerland win a corner.

40. 64'

    Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) plays a terrific long ball forward to Denis Zakaria, but he can't beat his man and the move breaks down.

41. 63'

    Nico Elvedi (Switzerland) receives the ball inside the box from the resulting free kick, but fails to score as his shot is blocked by one of the defenders.

42. 62'

    Said Martinez blows his whistle after Ahmed Fathi (Qatar) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. Switzerland get a free kick.

43. 62'

    Karim Boudiaf (Qatar) sends a long ball in, but Gregor Kobel comfortably gathers the ball.

44. 60'

    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Ahmed Alaaeldin (Qatar) comes onto the pitch for Yusuf Abdurisag.

45. 60'

    Julen Lopetegui has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Karim Boudiaf (Qatar) replacing Jassem Gaber.

46. 60'

    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Ayoub Al Oui trots off the pitch and is replaced by Ahmed Fathi (Qatar).

47. 59'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) swings in the corner, but the goalkeeper does a brilliant job to intercept the effort.

48. 59'

    Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger. The ball goes out of play. Switzerland are awarded a corner kick.

49. 58'

    Yusuf Abdurisag (Qatar) chips a pass over the line of defenders to get the ball to Akram Afif, but his attempt is intercepted and cleared.

50. 56'

    Switzerland seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.

51. 53'

    The resulting corner from Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) only finds one of the defenders, who heads it out of danger.

52. 53'

    The resulting set piece, sent into the penalty area by Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland), was easily dealt with by one of the defenders. Corner kick. Switzerland will have an opportunity.

53. 52'

    Edmilson Junior (Qatar) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Said Martinez stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning. Switzerland will take a free kick near the side line.

54. 52'

    Michel Aebischer (Switzerland) plays a one-two with Dan Ndoye, but the move breaks down.

55. 51'

    A poor finish by Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) as he misdirects his shot well wide of the right post.

56. 50'

    It could have been a good chance to score! Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) fails to release Breel Embolo with a through ball as the defence is alert and clears.

57. 49'

    What a great effort! Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) decides to unleash a long-range shot. Despite hitting it very well, it scorches inches over the crossbar. We could have witnessed a magnificent goal.

58. 49'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.

59. 49'

    The corner from Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) is intercepted by Mahmoud Abunada. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Switzerland will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

60. 48'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger. Good work from Switzerland as they win a corner.

61. 47'

    Said Martinez interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Ayoub Al Oui (Qatar). Switzerland are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.

62. 46'

    The second half gets underway.

63. 45+7'

    Said Martinez has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.

64. 45+6'

    What a great touch by Michel Aebischer (Switzerland) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the bottom right corner, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending.

65. 45+5'

    Akram Afif (Qatar) steps up to take the corner. He launches the ball into the penalty area, but it only finds the head of an opposing player who clears the danger.

66. 45+5'

    A cross into the box from Edmilson Junior (Qatar) is cleared. The ball goes out of play. Qatar are awarded a corner kick.

67. 45+4'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.

68. 45+3'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) latches on to a precise pass and finds himself one-on-one with the keeper. He fires a low shot towards the right side of the net, but Mahmoud Abunada leaps like a salmon to deny him. Switzerland have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.

69. 45+2'

    Homam Al Amin (Qatar) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball goes out of play and Switzerland will have a goal kick.

70. 45+1'

    Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Mahmoud Abunada, who smothers the ball.

71. 45+1'

    Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a shot in the direction of the left post. Mahmoud Abunada is alert and denies him with a nice save.

72. 45'

    6 additional min. will be played.

73. 45'

    Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.

74. 44'

    Akram Afif (Qatar) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.

75. 43'

    Edmilson Junior (Qatar) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a low shot in the direction of the right post. Gregor Kobel is alert and denies him with a nice save. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Qatar.

76. 42'

    Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) is given a fully deserved yellow card.

77. 42'

    Breel Embolo (Switzerland) wins the ball after the corner kick and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players.

78. 42'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) steps up to send the ball in.

79. 41'

    Michel Aebischer (Switzerland) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Mahmoud Abunada intercepts the ball. Switzerland have been awarded a corner kick.

80. 41'

    Some patient build-up play from Switzerland as they look to unlock the defence.

81. 39'

    Homam Al Amin (Qatar) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle.

82. 37'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Qatar.

83. 37'

    Assim Omer Madibo (Qatar) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Said Martinez blows for a foul.

84. 36'

    2:9 – the total goal attempt statistics. 1:4 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.

85. 35'

    Breel Embolo picks out Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) unmarked inside the box, but his strike goes well wide of the right post.

86. 34'

    Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.

87. 34'

    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Remo Freuler (Switzerland).

88. 32'

    Pedro Miguel (Qatar) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.

89. 30'

    The game is interrupted now, Pedro Miguel (Qatar) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.

90. 30'

    Issa Laye (Qatar) finds space near the penalty spot to plant a header at goal from the corner, but it's badly directed and drifts well wide of the right post.

91. 29'

    Akram Afif (Qatar) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.

92. 29'

    Pedro Miguel (Qatar) puts a cross into the box from the free kick but it's cleared. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Qatar.

93. 28'

    Poor challenge! Nico Elvedi (Switzerland) is penalised for tripping and Said Martinez blows his whistle.

94. 27'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.

95. 24'

    It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!

96. 24'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) steps up and sends the free kick straight into the defensive wall. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Switzerland.

97. 23'

    The referee is firm and issues Jassem Gaber (Qatar) a deserved yellow card.

98. 21'

    Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads inside the right post, but Mahmoud Abunada shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.

99. 19'

    Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 22:78.

100. 17' 0 - 1

     Goal! Breel Embolo (Switzerland) runs up to the ball, stops and waits for Mahmoud Abunada to commit before slotting the penalty into the left of the goal.

101. 16'

     Mahmoud Abunada (Qatar) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.

102. 16'

     Breel Embolo (Switzerland) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.

103. 16'

     Referee Said Martinez is happy with his original decision after the VAR review. It’s a PENALTY to Switzerland!

104. 14' VAR

     The referee isn't 100% sure if it's a penalty to Switzerland, he's going to review using VAR.

105. 14'

     Mahmoud Abunada (Qatar) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.

106. 14'

     Mahmoud Abunada (Qatar) knocks his opponent down with an over-the-top tackle. Switzerland have been awarded a penalty kick!

107. 12'

     Manuel Akanji (Switzerland) clutches his head in despair after blowing a huge opportunity! He receives the ball after the free kick and takes good first touch to unleash a low shot from close range, but Mahmoud Abunada makes a nice save.

108. 11'

     An opponent rises to his feet after being downed by Jassem Gaber (Qatar). Said Martinez saw the sliding tackle and blows for a foul. A free kick to Switzerland.

109. 10'

     Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) is put clean through inside the box by Ricardo Rodriguez, but he gets right under the ball and sends it just over the bar. Should have been a goal!

110. 9'

     Good defending. Akram Afif (Qatar) tries to find Yusuf Abdurisag inside the box, but the pass is cut out.

111. 9'

     Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.

112. 8'

     Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. Switzerland will have a chance to score from a corner kick.

113. 7'

     Boualem Khoukhi (Qatar) sends in a lofted cross from a long-range free kick, but it goes out of play. The ball goes out of play and Switzerland will have a goal kick.

114. 6'

     Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) receives a pass inside the box, controls the ball and drills it towards the left post. Unfortunately for him, Mahmoud Abunada makes a great save to stop his effort.

115. 5'

     A beautiful low pass from the side is received by Denis Zakaria (Switzerland), who was waiting for his chance. However, the defence is alert and spanks the ball away. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Switzerland.

116. 3'

     Remo Freuler (Switzerland) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.

117. 2'

     Edmilson Junior (Qatar) runs with the ball towards the keeper and pulls the trigger from close range, but Gregor Kobel anticipates his intention and makes an amazing save to stop the shot going low into the middle of the target.

118. 1'

     Breel Embolo (Switzerland) strikes a volley towards goal from long-range, but one of the defenders blocks his effort.

119. 1'

     The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.