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1. 90+7'

   There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.

2. 90+6'

   Chance! Remo Freuler (Switzerland) gets to the rebound on the edge of the box and unleashes a low shot towards goal, but Luca Zidane is alert and makes a great save to deny him.

3. 90+6'

   Noah Okafor (Switzerland) collects a pass and finds himself in a good position to strike from the edge of the box, but his attempt is blocked.

4. 90+4'

   The attendance is 52497.

5. 90+2'

   Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) receives a sweet pass inside the box, but his effort on goal is blocked by the defender.

6. 90+2'

   Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) commits a foul after unfairly battling his opponent for the ball.

7. 90'

   We will have 6 min. of added time.

8. 90'

   Yael Perez blows the whistle, Fares Chaibi (Algeria) is penalised for a foul.

9. 88'

   Adil Boulbina (Algeria) is caught offside!

10. 87'

    A substitution has been made. Dan Ndoye is replaced by Michel Aebischer (Switzerland).

11. 87'

    Murat Yakin is forced to make a change. Denis Zakaria is not able to carry on due to injury. He is replaced by Silvan Widmer (Switzerland).

12. 85'

    Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) picks up an injury.

13. 83'

    Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) does well to dispossess the attacker with a slide tackle, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

14. 83'

    The referee allows time for a substitution. Breel Embolo will be replaced by Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland).

15. 82'

    Rafik Belghali (Algeria) is substituted due to injury. Vladimir Petkovic gives a chance to Adil Boulbina.

16. 81'

    Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) must feel embarrassed now. He received a killer pass, but his shot from the six-yard box was a disaster. He miskicked and made it very easy for Luca Zidane to get hold of the ball.

17. 80'

    Breel Embolo (Switzerland) sets himself up on the edge of the box, but balloons his shot way over the bar.

18. 78'

    Yael Perez blows for a foul after Rafik Belghali (Algeria) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.

19. 77'

    Jaouen Hadjam (Algeria) latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box, but miskicks his shot and the ball goes high over the bar. Poor effort!

20. 76'

    Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) swings in the corner kick, but one of the defenders leaps highest to head the ball away.

21. 76'

    Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Algeria.

22. 75'

    Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.

23. 73'

    Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) is moving okay again after that injury scare.

24. 72'

    Looks like Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.

25. 72'

    This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Hicham Boudaoui (Algeria) was quite harsh and Yael Perez didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.

26. 71'

    Substitution. Nabil Bentaleb did his best and is replaced by Hicham Boudaoui (Algeria).

27. 71'

    We are about to witness a substitution. Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) is replacing Riyad Mahrez.

28. 71'

    Murat Yakin prepares a substitution. Johan Manzambi is replaced by Noah Okafor (Switzerland).

29. 71'

    That's the end of the game for Ruben Vargas, who is replaced by Fabian Rieder (Switzerland).

30. 67'

    A cooling break is underway.

31. 65'

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

32. 65'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The ball goes out for a corner. Switzerland can continue in their attacking effort.

33. 63'

    Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 44:56.

34. 61'

    Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) fails to deliver a decent cross from the corner and the ball goes out of play.

35. 60'

    Breel Embolo (Switzerland) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. The referee signals a corner kick to Switzerland.

36. 58'

    Substitution. Amine Gouiri (Algeria) has come on for Ramiz Zerrouki.

37. 58'

    Vladimir Petkovic decides to make a substitution. Houssem Aouar will be replaced by Jaouen Hadjam (Algeria).

38. 58'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) dribbles his way into the box and has an effort on goal, but the ball flies well wide of the right post.

39. 57'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.

40. 55'

    Nabil Bentaleb (Algeria) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee.

41. 52'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.

42. 52'

    Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) was too forceful with his tackle and Yael Perez interrupted the game to signal a free kick.

43. 50'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.

44. 50'

    Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) receives a neat pass inside the box and instantly thumps the ball goalward, but a defender makes a last ditch block to deny him.

45. 46' 2 - 0

    The ball rebounds and arrives at the feet of Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) just outside the box. He doesn't think twice and fires a brilliant shot inside the left post. His attempt was beyond the reach of Luca Zidane, so the score changes to 2:0.

46. 46'

    Everything is set for the start of the second half.

47. 45+5'

    The first half of today's match has just finished.

48. 45+3'

    The game is interrupted as Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) is flagged offside.

49. 45+2'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) finds himself some space inside the penalty box and immediately unleashes a first-time effort. The shot sails well wide of the right post.

50. 45'

    The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.

51. 43'

    Fares Chaibi (Algeria) picks up a pass and unleashes a low shot towards goal, but he can't generate enough power to trouble Gregor Kobel.

52. 43'

    Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) is penalised for holding. Yael Perez signals a set piece.

53. 41'

    The resulting corner, taken by Riyad Mahrez (Algeria), comes to nothing.

54. 41'

    Ramy Bensebaini (Algeria) attempts to send a pass but the effort is blocked. Good work from Algeria as they win a corner.

55. 40'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) launches a powerful cross from the corner into the box, but the ball is intercepted by the defender.

56. 39'

    Breel Embolo (Switzerland) connects with a precise cross inside the goalmouth and shoots. One of the defending players reacts in time and clears the ball to safety. Switzerland get a corner.

57. 38'

    Yael Perez has a clear sight and sees a foul from Denis Zakaria (Switzerland).

58. 38'

    Nabil Bentaleb (Algeria) tackles a bit over-zealously and Yael Perez blows for a foul.

59. 37'

    Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) beats his marker in the air and aims a header at goal from the free kick, but the close-range effort flashes just over the bar.

60. 36'

    Fares Chaibi (Algeria) commits a foul and is shown a yellow card without any hesitation from the referee.

61. 35'

    Dangerous play by Remo Freuler (Switzerland). Yael Perez blows his whistle for a foul.

62. 33'

    Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Yael Perez no option but to blow his whistle.

63. 33'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle.

64. 32'

    Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears.

65. 31'

    Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Yael Perez blows his whistle for a foul.

66. 25'

    The referee blows his whistle and players are going to refresh themselves.

67. 25'

    Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) receives a pass and decides to smash the ball from long range. His poor effort sails well wide of the right post.

68. 23'

    Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.

69. 22'

    Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked. Now Switzerland have a corner.

70. 21'

    Yael Perez interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria).

71. 18'

    Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) is able to continue to play.

72. 18'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is blocked by the defender.

73. 16'

    Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.

74. 15'

    Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) collects a great pass inside the box and misses a golden opportunity. His low shot was directed into the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper does well to stop his effort.

75. 14'

    Houssem Aouar (Algeria) collects a simple pass and decides to shoot from distance. It's a swerving effort aimed low towards the middle of the goal, but Gregor Kobel reads it well and makes a comfortable save.

76. 12'

    Referee Yael Perez sees the trip by Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle.

77. 10' 1 - 0

    It's in the back of the net! Johan Manzambi sprays a pass out to Breel Embolo (Switzerland), and he has an easy job to slot the ball into an empty net. The score is 1:0.

78. 8'

    Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.

79. 6'

    Ambitious effort from Houssem Aouar (Algeria). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well wide of the left post.

80. 5'

    Ramy Bensebaini (Algeria) sees the run of Rayan Ait-Nouri and tries to slip the ball to him, but Gregor Kobel sees the danger and gathers.

81. 1'

    Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!