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Vladimir Petković spent seven years building this Swiss team, only to have them dismantle his own.

Switzerland marched into the Round of 16 by defeating their former manager to win their first World Cup knockout tie in 88 years.

Petković knew his former players inside out, but he could do nothing to stop them. Just ten minutes in, Swiss prodigy danced past his marker to set up for an easy tap-in. Algeria wasted two golden chances to level before the break, and punished them by scoring just 48 seconds into the second half. Murat Yakin's disciplined mid-block completely choked the space for Algeria's high-pressing attack. The Swiss now await the winner of Colombia versus Ghana in the Round of 16.

— and get this

celebrated his historic 150th international cap by dominating the midfield, becoming the first Swiss player ever to reach the landmark.

Breakout winger became the first Swiss player to be directly involved in five goals at a single World Cup edition.

became the first Swiss player to score multiple goals at two different World Cup tournaments.

With this victory, Switzerland has won three consecutive World Cup matches for the first time in their history.

Switzerland 2-0 Algeria — World Cup

🇨🇭Vladimir Petković spent seven years building this Swiss team, only to have them dismantle his own.

Vladimir Petković spent seven years building this Swiss team, only to have them dismantle his own.