Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) celebrates after making the winning kick in a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup round of 16 football match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday, July 7. AP/PTI
Vargas sends Switzerland to FIFA World Cup quarters in shootout win
Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
Vancouver, British Colombia, Jul 8 (AP) Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.
Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day.
Switzerland had not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 1954. And the Swiss were shorthanded Tuesday without young midfielder Johan Manzambi, who was injured in training on Monday. AP