Switzerland, Honduras 0-0 at halftime in their final Group H match

Switzerland, Honduras 0-0 at halftime

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — Switzerland and Honduras are 0-0 at halftime in their World Cup Group H match Friday.

The Swiss created the best opening in the 17th minute when Tranquillo Barnetta crossed for Eren Derdiyok, but he headed wide from 6 yards.

Derdiyok then provided a cross for Blaise Nkufo 2 minutes before halftime, but Nkufo could only chest the ball tamely across the goal.

Honduras threatened through right wing Edgar Alvarez, who twice got behind Switzerland’s defense, but couldn’t find a teammate with his crosses.

Switzerland captain Gokhan Inler pulled an early left-footed shot wide after creating space for himself on the edge of the penalty area.