Switzerland went out of the World Cup after being held to a goalless draw by Honduras in Bloemfontein on Friday.
The Swiss needed a two-goal victory but could find no way past a Honduras side who also leave South Africa, without a goal following defeats to Chile and Spain who progress to the last 16.
Both sides had numerous chances and Honduras could feel unfortunate they did not emerge winners as the game opened up into an end-to-end affair towards the conclusion.
But it was ultimately a frustrating night for Ottmar Hitzfeld’s Swiss side, who had defeated European champions Spain 1-0 but then lost 1-0 to Chile and lacked the penetration when it counted to get the goals they were looking for to go through.
