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UEFA Nations League: Switzerland beats Iceland 6-0

Saturday, 08 September 2018 11:38 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 09 September 2018 2:01 AM ]

Switzerland's forward Haris Seferovic celebrate with teammates after scoring the team fourth goal during the UEFA Nations League football match between Switzerland and Iceland at the Kybunpark stadium in St Gallen on September 8, 2018. (AFP)

Switzerland have thrashed Iceland 6-0, in their opening match in the UEFA Nations League. Steven Zuber opened the scoring for the home side 13 minutes into the match, with a powerful strike from inside the box.

Switzerland's forward Xherdan Shaqiri (L) Iceland's defender Gudlaugur Palsson (C) and Switzerland's forward Admir Mehmedi vie for the ball during the UEFA Nations League group stage, league A, group 2 football match between Switzerland and Iceland at the Kybunpark stadium in St-Gallen on September 8, 2018. (AFP)

Denis Zakaria made it 2-0, ten minutes later, tapping home from close range. The 3rd came soon after the break, as Xherdan Shaqiri swung the ball into the box, and it found the back of the net, after a slight deflection off a defender’s head.

Haris Seferovic scored the 4th, with a low strike midway through the 2nd half. Albian Ajeti scored the 5th on a low cross. And Admir Mehmedi scored the 6th goal with 8 minutes remaining on the clock.

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