Switzerland 2-0 South Korea: Alexander Frei and Hakan Yakin loosen up knowing a draw will ensure progress from Group G While supporters of South Korea will be keeping an eye on the other Group G game in Cologne between France and Togo Switzerland's Tranquillo Barnetta tests the South Korean defence in the frenetic opening minutes in Hanover Philippe Senderos rises to meet a Hakan Yakin free-kick and heads home on 22 minutes despite a nasty clash of heads Senderos' header remains the difference at half-time, while France are yet to score against Togo in Cologne Alexander Frei goes close as news arrives that France have scored, meaning the Koreans need an equaliser for survival Referee Horacio Elizondo shows a calm head to overrule his linesman and award the Swiss a second goal on 77 minutes Tempers flare as Frei's goal stands but a second French goal in Cologne seals South Korea's first-round exit Replays vindicate the referee's decision and Frei's goal means Switzerland join France from Group G in the knockout stages
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