Switzerland fight off late Canada barrage to claim Group B top spot

Switzerland claimed top spot in Group B after silencing the home fans in Vancouver with a 2-1 win over Canada. Jesse Marsch's side headed into the game knowing a point would be enough to top the group thanks to their superior goal difference, but a second-half flurry from the Swiss left shell-shocked and forced to settle for second.

After a first half in which neither side wanted to impose themselves on proceedings, Ruben Vargas burst the game into life with a fierce strike 40 seconds into the second half to give Murat Yakin's side the advantage.

That lead was doubled just 10 minutes later as…