France, July 8 -- Switzerland won the test of nerve and technique 4-3 after a match at the Vancouver Stadium that ended 0-0.

The 120 minutes of regulation and extra-time before the shootout were a tense, tactical affair.

Six minutes from the end, Switzerland skipper Granit Xhaka squandered a good chance for his side to take the lead when he clipped a shot over the crossbar.

Down the other end, Ciolombia's Jaminton Campaz was in equally profligate mood. Seventy-year wait

With only the Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel blocking the goal, Campaz curled the ball high over the target. The 26-year-old held his head in his hands in disbelief at the gaffe.

On the sidelines, head coach Nestor Lorenzo stared into the distance.

Both Campaz a...