Euro: Switzerland draw with Romania to edge closer to last 16

June 15, 2016 23:49 IST

IMAGE: Admir Mehmedi of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA EURO Group A match against Romania in Paris. Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images.

Switzerland edged closer to a place in the knockout stages of Euro 2016 when they fought back to draw 1-1 with Romania in a lively Group A game at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.

Switzerland, who kicked off the tournament with a 1-0 win over Albania, squandered several opportunities and had to wait for a powerful angled half-volley from winger Admir Mehmedi to level the tie on 57 minutes.

IMAGE: Bogdan Stancu of Romania celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA EURO Group A match against Switzerland in Paris. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images.

Bogdan Stancu had put Romania in front from the penalty spot against the run of play on 18 minutes after Swiss captain Stephan Lichtsteiner pulled Alexandru Chipciu's shirt in the box.

France, who beat Romania 2-1 in their opening game, will guarantee their last-16 place if they beat Albania later on Wednesday in Marseille.

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