World Cup 1994 : Switzerland loses to Colombia 2-0 but qualifies for the Round of 16
STANFORD, Jun. 26, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : Colombia defeated Switzerland by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Stanford Stadium.
Colombia dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Hernán Gaviria in the 44th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Colombians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by John Harold Lozano seconds before the end of regulation.
Switzerland advance to the Round of 16. Colombia is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1962)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Switzerland
0:2
Colombia
0:2 (0:1)
- 26 June 1994
- 13:00
- Stanford
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Romania | 6 |
| Switzerland | 4 |
 United States | 4 |
| Colombia | 3 |
Matches
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