By Anna Italia
Covering the 2010 World Cup South Africa from an Italian Perspective


          Spain 0 - 1 Switzerland 
                                                             52' Gelson Fernandes


It's the first time that Switzerland defeated Spain.   A surprise for many who  were  almost sure of Spain victory until Switzerland  wrote  another script.    There are no Serie A players, but 4 Italy Serie A players with Switzerland.  Hence, I am happy for our Serie A players Stephen Lichtsteiner, Reto Ziegler, Gokhan Inler and Marco Padalino, winning this game.  In absence of Captain Alexander Frei for injury, it is  Udinese midfielder Gokhan Inler taking  the armband.

I am watching  the  after match news in the French channel TV5 and let me tell you it is a rocking big time celebration covering  Switzerland celebration.  Switching  channels from Spain, US, and  wow... I am so happy for our Serie A guys, especially for  Udinese midfielder Gokhan Inler being the Captain.

  4 Italy Serie A players with SWITZERLAND National football team.

  -  Lazio Defender Stephan Lichtsteiner  played all 90 minutes

 -  Sampdoria Defender Reto Ziegler played all 90 minutes, got a yellow card in the 75h minute for a foul on Navas.

 -  Udinese Midfielder  Gokhan Inler, team Captain, played all 90 minutes

 -  Sampdoria Midfielder Marco Padalino did not play, listed among the substitutes




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 Her is our  Udinese midfielder and  Switzerland captain Gokhan Inler celebrating  victory with teammates after the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Spain and Switzerland at Durban Stadium on June 16, 2010 in Durban

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Reto Ziegler of Switzerland ahead of the 2010FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Spain and Switzerland at Durban Stadium on June 16, 2010 in Durban



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Spectacular to watch the joy from Udinese midfielder Gokhan Inler celebrating Switzerland victory against Spain and being the captain.  WorldCup group H soccer match between Spain and Switzerland at thestadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, June 16, 2010



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Switzerland' team wave to their fans as they celebrate their victory  against Spain.

2010 FIFA World Cup Group G Team Standing	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
Chile	1	1	0	0	1	0	3
Switzerland	1	1	0	0	1	0	3
Honduras	1	0	0	1	0	1	0
Spain	1	0	0	1	0	1	0

OFFICIAL LINEUPS SPAIN vs SWITZERLAND

SPAIN:  1-Iker Casillas; 15-Sergio Ramos, 3-Gerard Pique, 5-Carles Puyol, 11-Joan Capdevila; 21-David Silva, 14-Xabi Alonso, 8-Xavi, 16-Sergio Busquets, 6-Andres Iniesta, 7-David Villa.

SWITZERLAND: 1-Diego Benaglio; 13-Stephane Grichting, 2-Stephan Lichtsteiner, 4-Philippe Senderos, 17-Reto Ziegler; 7-Tranquillo Barnetta, 8-Gokhan Inler, 6-Benjamin Huggel, 16-Gelson Fernandes; 19-Eren Derdiyok, 10-Blaise Nkufo

Referee: Howard WEBB (ENG)
Assistant Referee 1: Darren CANN (ENG)
Assistant Referee 2: Michael MULLARKEY (ENG)
Fourth official: Martin HANSSON (SWE)



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Match	Date	Venue			Results			FIFA World Cup 2010 Tickets
15	16 June	Nelspruit		Honduras	0 - 1	Chile		Goal 34' Jean Beausejour
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What do you think of the results? Which players surprised you or disappointed you and  why?


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