The goal of honor: Manuel Akanji signed the 4-1 in Portugal vs. Switzerland at the World Cup.

Nothing was even in the match between Portugal and Switzerland, for the round of 16 of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. There was a moment when the Portuguese were 4-0 ahead and didn't let the Swiss react. That is, until Manuel Akanji appeared, to score the partial 4-1 at the Lusail Stadium.

In the 58th minute, the Swiss national team had a corner kick in their favor. Xherdan Shaqiri sent the cross and, at the near post, Gonçalo Ramos headed the ball. After that, near the far post, Akanji appeared and scored on his first attempt, to overcome the resistance of goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

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Although the goal practically only served to decorate the score, the goal was special for Akanji. And it is because that goal was the first for the defender who plays for Manchester City in World Cups. In fact, in Russia 2018, the Swiss player could not score in the four games he played.

The winner of the match between Portugal and Switzerland will face Morocco, who surprisingly eliminated Spain in a penalty shootout. That match will take place on Saturday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. (Peruvian and Colombian time), at the Al Thumama Stadium.

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