Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: Swiss ease to victory in LA
Granit Xhaka scored the final goal of a manic last 25 minutes (getty images)

Five goals in the final 25 minutes of the game saw Switzerland secure their place in the knockouts with a 4-1 win over Bosnia.

Johan Manzambi came off the bench to score before Tarik Muaremovic saw red.

The Swiss took advantage with Manzambi scoring again, while Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka added their names to the scoresheet.

Before Xhaka scored from the penalty spot, Ermin Mahmic did pull one back for Bosnia, who will have to win against Qatar to progress from Group B.

For Switzerland, despite not winning their opening group game, they now top the group on four points.

In the first half, while the Euro 2024 quarter-finalists had more of the ball, the better chances fell to Bosnia.

An Edin Dzeko-inspired Bosnian attack made life difficult for the Swiss defence, with Amar Dedic and Sead Kolasinac trying to join the attacks from fullback.

Dzeko's snapshot, four minutes from half-time, was blocked by Remo Freuler, who saw a 20-yard long shot sail harmlessly wide earlier on in the half.

The 19th-placed side in the world attempted to make the pitch as wide as possible, in an attempt to tire out their European rivals, with Dan Ndoye seeing a lot of the ball.

He had his side's best chance of the opening half, ruffling the side netting after being found by Xhaka.

Ndoye continued to be Switzerland's go-to guy in the second half, with his pace causing issues for Kolasinac, while he tested Nikola Vasilj with an acrobatic overhead kick.

Switzerland find a way

It took until the 74th minute, but the Swiss found a way through, with a substitute applying the finishing touch.

Following a half-cleared cross from Ndoye, the ball fell perfectly to Manzambi who expertly smashed the ball past Vasilj's outstretched right hand.

Taking advantage of their opponents going down to ten men, they began to run riot with another substitute in Vargas curling home before Manzambi added his second in the 90th minute.

Amar Memic fouled Djibril Sow in added time, allowing Xhaka to add a fourth for the Swiss late on.

Hydration break costs Bosnia?

For the first 73 minutes, Sergej Barbarez would have been pleased with his side's performance, with Switzerland limited to chances from corner kicks.

They created a few chances from the counter-attacks they had, with Dedic causing Gregor Kobel to parry away a shot in the second half.

However, the hydration break, which occurs in every World Cup game in both halves, stifled their momentum before Switzerland's goalscoring blitz commenced.

During that, Muharemovic was sent off, six minutes after his side went behind, meaning his tournament could be over.

However, it was not all bad as a volley from Mahmic did get them on the scoresheet.

What is next?

After Canada play Qatar later today, all teams in Group B will play at the same time.

Switzerland will play the co-hosts knowing they are through, while Bosnia must beat Qatar to keep their hopes alive.