Swiss champions at the World Cup premiere
Brill Embolo, 25, raised his hands and did not celebrate his goal.
The Swiss international had just scored against the country of his birth.
– It is very important for me not to forget where I come from, Embolo told L’Équipe before the match.
Sometimes he rocked back and forth.
But the goals were few.
When the match was over, Switzerland could have celebrated their 1-0 victory over Cameroon.
Therefore, Embolo did not celebrate the goal
For the lone scorer of the match, it was a special World Cup premiere.
Born in Cameroon, Brill Empolo, his father still lives in the country, but he represents Switzerland where he grew up with his mother.
After trailing Embolo 0-0 early in the second half, he immediately put his hands up in the air out of respect.
– I try to go to Cameroon once or twice a year to maintain my contact with the country. I try to pass the legacy on to my children and help them through alms. It’s very important for me not to forget where I come from,” Empolo told L’Équipe ahead of the World Cup premiere.
The national teammates seemed happier and embraced the top scorer, who stood in his place.
Cameroon’s defensive game was a success
The darkest looks were in Cameroon. Their defensive game left a lot to be desired and they were criticized by expert SVT commentator Marcus Johansson.
Embolo was, in fact, completely free in the penalty area when he arranged the winning goal with a straight end.
– There are a number of players in Cameroon who haven’t yet come out of the dressing room in their sleep, says SVT’s Marcus Johansson.
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