FIFA WC: Shaqiri's last-minute stunner earns Switzerland 2-1 win over Serbia

<p>Moscow [Russia], June 23 (ANI): A last-minute goal from Xherdan Shaqiri earned Switzerland 2-1 win over Serbia in a Group E clash of the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup at the Kaliningrad Stadium here on Friday.</p><p>While Aleksandar Mitrovic gave Serbia a lead in the fifth minute of the game, Switzerland's equaliser came in second half, thanks to a superb long range strike by Granit Xhaka in the 52nd minute.</p><p>Despite being under pressure following a 1-1 draw against Brazil in their first match of the tournament, the Switzerland team did not lose calm till the last minute in their must win second game.</p><p>Mitrovic started off well for Switzerland, which looked assured and confident after beating Costa Rica 1-0 in their first game.</p><p>But their early energy and poise faded and the defeat leaves Mladen Krstajic's team heading into their last Group E game against Brazil knowing only a win can guarantee them a spot in the knockout stages.</p><p>As an independent nation, Serbia now have lost each of the six World Cup matches in which they have conceded.</p><p>Meanwhile, Switzerland will next meet already-eliminated Costa Rica. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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