#31: Reality check for Swiss, go down 1-0 to Chile

AP

Port Elizabeth, 21 June 2010: Substitute Mark Gonzalez scored on a header in the 75th minute as Chile beat 10-man Switzerland 1-0 to move closer to a spot in the final 16 at the World Cup.

Gonzalez headed home a pass from fellow sub Esteban Paredes, who had gotten around the staunch Swiss defence and crossed to Gonzalez at the back post. Gonzalez’s downward header beat goalkeeper Diego Benaglio.

 

 

Before Chile scored, Switzerland set a World Cup record in the 69th minute by going 551 minutes without allowing a goal, breaking the mark of 550 held by Italy at the 1986 and 1990 tournaments. Chile has won both its games in Group H.

Switzerland played a man down since the 31st minute when midfielder Valone Behrami was sent off with a straight red card for rough play.