Euro 2020: Spain overcome Switzerland on penalties, reach semis
In a dramatic penalty shootout, Spain captain Sergio Busquets stepped up first but hit the left post.
The result meant Switzerland finished second in the group behind Brazil who won 2-0 against Serbia to top the group.
Switzerland sailed into the knockouts stages of the FIFA World Cup after playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Costa Rica in a Group E clash here on Wednesday.
Blerim Dzemaili (31st) gave Switzerland the lead before Kendall Waston (56th) restored parity for Costa Rica.
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Josip Drmic (88th) helped the Swiss take back the lead but an own goal in second half stoppage time by goalkeeper Yann Sommer poured cold water in Swiss plans of a victory.
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The result meant Switzerland finished second in the group behind Brazil who won 2-0 against Serbia to top the group.
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