Euro 2016: Romania stop Swiss watch

Switzerland were frustated in their attempt to book a place in the knockout stage of Euro 2016 after a 1-1 draw on Wednesday against Group A rivals Romania.

Bogdan Stancu’s penalty gave Romania the advantage and the Swiss spurned a host of chances to score before Admir Mehmedi slammed home to level just before the hour mark. Switzerland will now face France in Lille on Sunday, still looking for the points to guarantee their place in the knockout round.

Stancu is fast becoming a penalty specialist at these championships, having also scored from the spot in the 1-2 defeat to France on opening day.

The Swiss burst back into the game when Macedonian-born Mehmedi slammed home a loose ball from a corner in the 57th minute after the Romanian defence failed to clear.