Portgual looked to continue their Euro 2016 winning form against Switzerland in their bid to reach Russia. Going into the contest in Basel, the Portuguese hadn't lost a competitve match in 14 encounters, but without star striker Cristaino Ronaldo, they would find themselves short of answers.
Portugal are fairly comfortable without him until the 23rd minute when Switzerland get a free kick just outside the area.
Ricardo Rodriguez's swerving effort is only palmed out as far as Breel Embolo who is able to head in the rebound. Rui Patricio can't hold on and its a special moment for the 19-year-old who gets hist first international goal to give the Swiss a shock lead.
While the visitors go in search of an equaliser they leave some holes in their defence and are undone by a swift counter-attack. Haris Seferovic finds himself with space on the right and time to cut back for Admir Mehmedi, and the Bayer Leverkusen man conjures up a wonderful finish, leaving Patricio stranded to double the lead. Great technique from the 25-year-old and Switzerland lead 2-0.
Stand-in skipper Portugal Nani is unlucky not to pull one back with 8 minutes to go when he heads Ricardo Quaresma's cross onto the inside of the post.
Switzerland run out 2-0 winners to shock the European champions and give them a lot of thinking to do after their first defeat in 14 outings.














