With the group stage over, can we all agree that Switzerland beating Spain 1-0 was the biggest upset?
It turns out that was the only bullet in the Swiss chamber as they couldn't beat take a point from Chile and most egregious, they couldn't beat Honduras.
Of course when you score one goal in three games, you're lucky to win a game let alone against one of the tournament favorites that has since found their game after that baffling stinker.
Switzerland
Best moment: Hmm real tough. Beating Spain. If the Spanish go on to win the 2010 World Cup, which is very possible, the Swiss will be in the Alps toasting their one defining moment in South Africa.
Worst moment: Falling behind two goals in goal differential. Tying Honduras. They couldn't get one goal so when Chile scored and forced Switzerland to score twice against Honduras in the second half, you knew it was time to pack up their skis.
Best result: The upset of Spain will go down in World Cup history, no question.
Worst result: Tying Honduras in such brutal fashion.
Final tally: 1 win, 1 tie, 1 loss. 1 goal scored, 1 allowed.
Best player: Goalkeeper Diego Bengalio who had two shutouts.
Worst player: This is analogous to an incomplete on the report card but I'll go with defender Philippe Senderos. He missed two matches with an injury (hence the incomplete) but since he plays for Everton, if he was healthy he should have been a leader for this team.
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