World Cup 2006 : Switzerland beats South Korea 2-0 to qualify for the Round of 16
HANOVER, Jun. 23, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Switzerland defeated South Korea by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday night at the Niedersachsenstadion in Hanover.
Switzerland dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by defender Philippe Senderos in the 23rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Swisss further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Frei in the 77th minute.
Switzerland advance to the Round of 16. South Korea is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group G
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Overview
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
South Korea at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1954)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (2002)
Switzerland
2:0
South Korea
2:0 (1:0)
- 23 June 2006
- 21:00
- Hanover
Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7 |
 France | 5 |
| South Korea | 4 |
 Togo | 0 |
Matches
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