World Cup 2006 : Switzerland defeats Togo 2-0
DORTMUND, Jun. 19, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Switzerland defeated Togo by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Monday afternoon at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund.
Switzerland dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Alexander Frei in the 16th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Swisss further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Barnetta with just 2 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Swiss top of Group G with 4 points. Togo is bottom with no points. In their last game, Switzerland will meet second-placed South Korea at the Westfalenstadion on June 23, while Togo will face France.
Fixtures and Results : Group G
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Overview
Togo at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- 19 June 2006
- 15:00
- Dortmund
Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4 |
 South Korea | 4 |
 France | 2 |
| Togo | 0 |
Matches
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