For Switzerland, Akanji missed the first penalty: Pickford went to the right corner. It turned out to be the fatal mistake, as England hit all five of their penalties.
In the first 15 minutes, both teams presented their danger in front of the opponent's goal. But in both cases, the cross was directed too sharply and out of the reach of the attackers; Trippier for England and Ngueyi for Switzerland.
England looking for a loophole in defence
The Swiss tactics soon became clear: tight organisation, absorbing the English in their own half and occasionally trying to escape with quick counter-attacks. England looked for gaps in their defence, but the Swiss found few.
Just fifteen minutes later, England striker Harry Kane felt he was entitled to a penalty after a high penalty from Schar, but referee Orsato was firm in his refusal.
There were no really serious chances in the first half.
The pattern of play after the break remained largely the same, although Switzerland were often dangerous.
Just over an hour later, England captain Kane was shown a yellow card when he pushed Akanji away with his arm after a deep ball. By this point the duels were getting more intense, and the crowd was also more animated. Both teams seemed to realise that something had to be done to avoid the game ending in a 0-0 draw.
First shot on target
The increased intensity was soon to have an effect. Fifteen minutes from time, Embolo suddenly gave Switzerland the lead. Ngou came in from the right and crossed the ball low. Stones was still there with his foot, but the Swiss striker managed to slide in at the far post.
Five minutes later the score was level again. Saka dribbled down the right and fired into the far corner. It was England's first shot on target.
This immediately put an end to the attacking spirit, and this continued into extra time. Neither team seemed willing to take any big risks, which inevitably led to penalties. In the final minutes, the Swiss appeared more dangerous twice in front of Pickford's goal. The most dangerous shot was from Shaqiri, but his vision was not sharp enough: it went wide.
It was remarkable that England manager Southgate took off captain Kane ten minutes from time. The striker is known as a penalty specialist. His replacement Toney, on the other hand, is also a specialist at his club Brentford – and he lived up to his reputation by scoring England's fourth goal.
