45’+4′
HALF-TIME: SWITZERLAND 1-0 ALGERIA
45’+3′
Algeria look for an equaliser before half-time as Mahrez swings the ball into the box from the right. Aouar does well to cushion it into the path of Maza, but the latter drags his first-time shot wide of goal.
45’+1′
The fourth official raises his board to indicate there will be a further four minutes at the end of this first half. Petkovic does not look overly thrilled with his players’ performance thus far. He’ll be eager for the half-time whistle for the chance to try and rejuvenate them.
43′
Algeria look to find a route back into the contest at the other end. A lovely switch of play finds Aouar, who looks inside for Chaibi. The latter gets a shot away, though a slight deflection takes the sting out of it, and Kobel gathers.
41′
Embolo’s 11th goal in 16 international appearances, which separates the sides thus far, was also his 26th for Switzerland. It moved him joint-seventh with Adrian Knup on his nation’s all-time list.
39′
Found in space down the right, Ndoye whips a low cross into the box towards Embolo at the near post. Mandi sticks to the forward, though, and diverts his shot away from goal.
