World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Switzerland defeats Andorra 2-1
ANDORRA LA VELLA, Oct. 10, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Switzerland defeated Andorra by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Monday night at the Estadi Nacional d'Andorra.
Switzerland dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by defender Fabian Schär in the 19th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Swisss further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Mehmedi in the 77th minute.
The result put the Swiss top of Group B with 9 points. Andorra is bottom with no points. In their next game, Switzerland will meet the Faroe islands at the Estadi Nacional d'Andorra on November 13, while Andorra will face Hungary.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Andorra at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 2002)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1934)
- 20 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- 10 October 2016
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- Andorra la Vella
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9 |
 Portugal | 6 |
 Hungary | 4 |
 Faroe islands | 4 |
 Latvia | 3 |
| Andorra | 0 |
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