Man of the Match: This one belongs to Switzerland head coach Ottmar Hitzfeld. The 65-year-old made, not one, but two key substitutions that changed the match. Listless in the final third, Hitzfeld turned to the bench at halftime. His first tactical decision, Mehmedi for Valentin Stocker, made an immediate impact, equalizing in the 48th minute. His other, Seferovic for Josip Drmic, ultimately decided the contest.
Lesson Learned: No one came to Brazil to settle for a draw. Throughout the 2014 World Cup, coach's have made tactical decisions to seek the full three points. Hitzfeld was just the latest example. History is being made.
Up Next: Switzerland travel to the Arena Fonte Nova to face France on June 20, while Ecuador visit the Arena da Baixada to meet with Honduras.
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