The Red Cross of Switzerland yesterday almost missed their kickoff hour as they were involved in a vehicular accident on their way to the stadium ahead of their 1-0 defeat to Brazil.
According to the Guardian news, Murat Yakin’s Switzerland arrived at Stadium 974 slightly late after being involved in a minor road accident en route.
It seems the driver of their team bus allowed his mind to wander as traffic near the ground slowed to a crawl and ended up crashing into the back of the police escort car in front.
That collision in turn left the vehicle travelling immediately behind the coach unable to brake in time before adding to the pile?up.
Luckily, no one was hurt and, to Brazil’s dismay, Switzerland’s superbly sustained concentration contrasted markedly with that of their driver.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun
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