Switzerland and Bosnia set new World Cup records with thrilling finale in Inglewood

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Switzerland’s 4-1 triumph over Bosnia and Herzegovina established a historic FIFA World Cup milestone as the first match ever to see five goals scored exclusively after the 70th minute.

Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina shattered tournament history at Los Angeles Stadium during a staggering Group B encounter.

Following a rigid and scoreless opening 70 minutes, an explosive flurry turned the match into the first FIFA World Cup fixture to witness five goals scored entirely deep into the final stretch of the second half.

The unprecedented modern goal rush began when Swiss substitute Johan Manzambi struck a crisp volley in the 74th minute.

Following a red card for Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemović, Rubén Vargas doubled the lead before Manzambi secured his brace.

Ermin Mahmić then struck a late consolation for Bosnia, before Granit Xhaka capped the historic 4-1 thriller with a 97th-minute penalty.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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