June 23, 2006
SWISS MOVE ON
Switzerland wins 2-0, face Ukraine
Needing just a draw to advance to the knockout rounds, Switzerland instead picked up a victory against 2002 semifinalists South Korea on Thursday, beating the Asian side 2-0 and knocking them out of the World Cup.
June 19, 2006
NO GO FOR TOGO
Swiss eliminate African side with 2-0 win
DORTMUND, GERMANY---Togo tumultuous first trip to the World Cup will ultimately be a short one, the result of a 2-0 loss to Switzerland on Monday.
June 13, 2006
SWISS EXTEND FRANCE'S GOAL DROUGHT
Teams open with scoreless tie
Neither France nor Switzerland was able to capitalize on their few chances, each coming away with a point following a 0-0 tie in the their Group G match at Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium.
June 9, 2006
ON THE WAY BACK
Improved Swiss: 1st appearance in 12 years
Back after an absence of 12 years, Switzerland certainly has some motivation to do well at Germany 2006. One of course, is the pride involved and playing as well as possible, especially when the World Cup is hosted by your neighbors, Germany. The other is about moving ahead toward Euro 2008, which the Swiss will co-host with Austria.
May 24, 2006
KUHN NAMES SWITZERLAND ROSTER
Frei’s the Guy
Switzerland coach Jakob “Kobi” Kuhn will build his offense around Rennes striker Alexander Frei, with support on set pieces from defender Ludovic Magnin and Mauro Lustrinelli (FC Thun) running behind to capitalize on loose balls and create additional scoring chances.
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