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2010 in Switzerland

Explore 9 historical events and records for Switzerland in 2010.

Historical records for Switzerland in 2010

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January

President of Switzerland

Leuthard, Doris ยท President of Switzerland ยท Government / Government of Switzerland

Appointed President of Switzerland

June

Clean Sheet in Spain Upset

Benaglio, Diego ยท Durban ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Diego Benaglio makes important saves behind an organised Swiss defence, preserving the 1-0 victory over Spain in Durban.

Winner Against Future Champions Spain

Fernandes, Gelson ยท Durban ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Gelson Fernandes scores in the second half as Switzerland defeats eventual champion Spain 1-0 in a major upset at the 2010 World Cup.

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Central Defence Against Spain

von Bergen, Steve ยท Durban ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Von Bergen joined the defensive effort that frustrated Spain during Switzerland's 2010 World Cup opener and secured a famous victory.

HD 10180 Multiple-Planet System

Lovis, Christophe ยท Geneva ยท Astronomer ยท Science / Astronomy

Leads discovery of a rich multi-planet system around HD 10180.

Midfield Shield Against Spain

Huggel, Benjamin ยท Durban ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Huggel contested possession in the middle of the pitch as Switzerland defended a narrow lead over eventual champions Spain.

South Africa Finals Defensive Role

Ziegler, Reto ยท Durban ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Ziegler supported Switzerland's left-side defensive shape during a tournament notable for the opening win over Spain.

Spain Upset Right-Back

Lichtsteiner, Stephan ยท Durban ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Lichtsteiner defended the right flank as Switzerland held Spain to a surprise 1-0 defeat in its first match of the South African World Cup.

Striker Against Eventual Champions

Nkufo, Blaise ยท Durban ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Nkufo occupied Spain's centre-backs and gave the Swiss a forward target in their upset victory at the 2010 World Cup.

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