Embolo makes history in a bittersweet way
The first goal of the day left one of the most intriguing stories so far in the World Cup. Brill Embolo had to face Switzerland, his adopted country, Cameroon, his motherland. Her role was more than complicated, as she had to play as a striker and be the one that directly “damages” her country.
This is exactly what happened at the beginning of the second half. The Monaco striker picked up a cross from the right and scored Switzerland’s first goal of this World Cup against Cameroon. He was born in Yaoundé, the capital of the African country, and decided to stay where he was after he registered and raised his hands in apology for his country of origin. Perhaps one of the saddest goals of his career. This is also his first World Cup goal after he was unable to score in Russia after playing the full match against Costa Rica and 10 and 17 minutes against Brazil, Serbia and Sweden between the group stage and round of 16.
According to Mr. Chip, this is the first time in the history of all World Cups that this has happened. Brill Empolo has written a bittersweet chapter in history.
More “Player’s Derbies”
This match between Cameroon and Switzerland decided by Embolo, the Swiss and Cameroonian, is the first of several matches in this World Cup that will pit a player between the country he represents on the green and the country in which he was born. And Belovic, who was born in Basel, could face his “team” in the match between Serbia and the Swiss national team. As will Argentina-born Funes Mori, who will play in the round of 16 qualifiers with Mexico. This same condition will continue as the tournament progresses. For example, it could happen in a prospect between Morocco and Spain in the case of Achraf Hakimi or with Laporte if La Roja plays against France. Same case for Inaki Williams if Ghana finally play Spain.
Deco, strange case
Although he was in a friendly and not in the World Cup, Deco also scored for Portugal against Brazil and also on the day he was officially changed from Canarinha to the Iberian team. The midfielder, ex-Barcelona, took the ball to direct a free kick which he scored from a low shot and served his new team to beat his native country.
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