Lucerne: Swiss striker Noah Okaphor scored his first international goal when they got rid of Bulgaria 4-0 to seal the place in the World Cup next year in Qatar as the winner of Group C.
Ruben Vargas, Cedric Itten and Remo Freuler are also on target for the host when they move to 18 points from eight matches, two points ahead of European European champions.
Italians were detained to draw a 0-0 draw to Northern Ireland and now have to play in the March playoffs.
Switzerland qualified for the 4th World Cup in a row in several styles, after also about the post twice and had two goals ruled out for offside when they cut the Bulgaria defense easily.
It was a special night for Swiss Captain Xherdan Shaqiri, who marked the 100th appearance with a very good performance, getting a rolling ball by preparing the host team’s opening.
“It’s like a dream for me in my 100th game for Switzerland,” Shaqiri said who was passionate about reporters.
“I have to pay a big praise for the team.
We trust him, we go to this match with confidence.
Rarely experience one day as beautiful as.” Okafor went close when he hit the post and the ball rolled around along the goiter road before being cleaned.
But the 21-year-old was able to score his first international goal when Shaqiri’s cross provided a free header from six yards.
Shaqiri approached doubling the profit when he hit the post from close range.
Mario Gavranovic put permission for Vargas to run to and the latter blowing up the ball to the internet to make it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
The host side has two goals ruled out for offside sequentially, before scoring a third score, and defeat was finished when the freuler compiled the ball past the Bulgarian goalkeeper Ivan Karadzhov from the edge of the box.
“We also have to thank (coach) Murat sure,” Shaqiri said.
“It’s not easy for him to follow in the footsteps of Vladimir Petkovic.
He does a good job, the team is in very good condition.
It’s fun to play with this team.” Many players are missing, it will be nice if everyone can have been there …
we will all go to Qatar together! “
Swiss Thump Bulgaria to seal the World Cup place in front of Italy
