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Switzerland celebrate as Elvedi and Bijol share the spoils

Defensive teammates line up against each other.

Nico Elvedi Switzerland Maecdonia Oct 26 Staring left

Leeds United teammates Nico Elvedi and Jaka Bijol both completed 90 minutes as Switzerland and Slovenia played out a goalless draw in Maribor.

The two centre-backs lined up on opposite sides, helping their respective nations keep clean sheets in an evenly contested international encounter.

Bijol produced an assured defensive display for Slovenia, recording 57 touches and completing 31 passes.

He also made eight defensive contributions, winning two tackles, registering two interceptions and completing three clearances. The 27-year-old added three recoveries and won five duels.

For Switzerland, Elvedi was heavily involved in possession, registering 132 touches and completing 119 passes.

He made 52 carries with the ball, covering a total distance of 427.3 metres, while also recording two clearances, three recoveries, three defensive contributions and winning five duels.

The result had significant implications for Switzerland, with the point securing Murat Yakin's side early promotion to League A.

Switzerland will next face Scotland on Monday, while Slovenia take on North Macedonia on the same day.

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