Switzerland leads Spain 1-0 after 75 minutes in WCup

Switzerland leads Spain 1-0 after 75 minutes

DURBAN, South Africa — Switzerland was leading 1-0 against tournament-favorite Spain following 75 minutes of their World Cup match Wednesday.

Gelson Fernandes raced onto a loose ball to score into an open goal in the 52nd minute as the Swiss went ahead on their second chance of the game.

Spain struggled to get through a well-organized Swiss team with Andres Iniesta creating most of the chances for the European champion.

Fernando Torres and Jesus Navas came on in the 62nd as Spain looked for an equalizer, with Iniesta curling just wide in the 68th. Torres’ entry brought an immediate impact as the Spain striker had several chances before Xabi Alonso rifled a long-range shot off the crossbar in the 70th.