Here's the latest from AP regarding the stunning win by Switzerland over Spain in the World Cup with extensive video highlights of the winning goal: The World Cup needed a jolt. Switzerland provided it.
Gelson Fernandes scored on a rare Swiss attack, giving his team a stunning 1-0 upset Wednesday over European champion and tournament favorite Spain in Durban, South Africa. The loss ended Spain's run of 12 straight wins and handed the Spanish just their second loss in 50 games - the other was to the United States at the Confederations Cup in South Africa last year.
It also provided a thrill at a tournament that has seen few surprises and just 25 goals through the first games for all 32 teams. "To be fair, I'm not used to scoring goals, so I was a bit surprised," said Fernandes, who got just his second goal in international play. "It was a bit of luck."
And tenacity. Eren Derdiyok created Switzerland's big chance in the 52nd minute by surging through the center of Spain's defense and rounding Iker Casillas. Gerard Pique's desperate tackle stopped Derdiyok, but Fernandes pounced on the loose ball and forced it into the net. "It's just a special moment," he said.
South Africa almost certainly must beat France in its next game to stay alive. If South Africa doesn't advance, "obviously all the expectations of the nation will be frustrated," coach Carlos Alberto Parreira said. "This game was vital for us to at least get a draw."
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