Switzerland 1 Cameroon 0 – World Cup LIVE RESULT: Embolo silences Lions by firing Swiss to World Cup opening win

SWITZERLAND’S World Cup opener went according to plan as they pipped Group G opponents Cameroon to a marginal win.

The Indomitable Lions put up a good fight by fashioning themselves a number of good chances.

But Cameroon born Breel Embolo’s early strike in the second half was ultimately the difference maker.

• RESULT: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon
• Switzerland XI: Sommer; Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo
• Cameroon XI: Onana; Collins Fai, Castelletto, Nkoulou, Tolo; Anguissa, Hongla, Oum Gouet; Mbuemo, Choupo-Moting, Toko-Ekambi.

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