Breel Embolo fires Switzerland to a winning start against Cameroon

Switzerland’s Breel Embolo celebrates scoring the only goal in his side’s win over his native Cameroon (Luca Bruno/AP)

Cameroon-born forward Breel Embolo was Switzerland’s match-winner in a largely uninspiring contest against the Indomitable Lions in World Cup Group G.

Embolo’s close-range finish proved the difference, and while his celebration was understandably muted, he was mobbed by his ecstatic team-mates for scoring what could be a vital goal with tough tests against Brazil and Serbia to come.