Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals with shootout win over Colombia

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans.

After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday.

Switzerland will face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day.

Switzerland had not reached

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