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Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings: Who was the star man? Xherdan Shaqiri? Valon Behrami? Admir Mehmedi? Antonio Valencia?

Switzerland secured the win with dramatic stoppage-time goal

Sunday 15 June 2014 20:40 BST

Haris Seferovic struck a stoppage time winner as Switzerland fought back from a goal down to claim a thrilling last-gasp 2-1 win over Ecuador in a scrappy but entertaining World Cup Group E opener on Sunday.

The substitute was left unmarked at the near post as he converted a 93rd minute cross from the left following a rapid counter-attack to send the Swiss fans into raptures.

Ecuador striker Enner Valencia opened the scoring, before another Swiss substitute, Admir Mehmedi equalised three minutes after the break.

But who was the man of the match in Brasilia? Click through our player ratings below...

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

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Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Switzerland: Diego Benaglio 6/10

Had no chance with the goal, but saved well from Montero in the second half.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Stephan Lichtsteiner 6

Excellent going forward, but what caught out at the back by Ecuador's pace.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Ricardo Rodriguez 9

Set up both goals with his trusty left foot, and made a vital tackle when needed.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Gokhan Inler 7

Responsible for some lovely through balls, but faded in the heat.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Steve von Bergen 6

Steady if unspectacular at the back.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Xherdan Shaqiri 5

Tried to do too much and, more often than not, failed.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Valon Behrami 7

Not his most influential performance, but made a match-winning tackle in stoppage time before starting the move that led to Switzerland's second.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Josip Drmic

Dallied in front of goal early on, but had a second half effort harshly chalked off

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Valentin Stocker 5

Always looked to be positive, but end product wasn't the best

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Valentin Stocker 5

Made little impact in the first half and was replaced at the break.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Best off the Bench (1): Admir Mehmedi 8

Made instant impact off the bench, and was a handful for the entire second half.

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Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Best off the Bench (2): Haris Seferovic 7

Bagged dramatic winner right at the death.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Ecuador: Alexander Dominguez 6

Made some fine first half saves, but was caught in two minds for equaliser.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Juan Carlos Paredes 5

Booked for a cynical challenge and struggled with Switzerland's overlapping.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Walter Ayovi 8

Distribution was excellent and provided the free-kick for the opening goal.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Carlos Gruezo 7

The youngster showed a nice touch and kept possession well

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Jorge Guagua 6

Defended solidly when called upon.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Frickson Erazo 5

Gave the ball away on too many occasions, often putting his team in danger

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Antonio Valencia 6

Started and ended the game well, but disappeared for long periods.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Cristian Noboa 6

Battled steadily in midfield

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Enner Valencia 7

Headed the opening, and went close to adding a spectacular second.

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Jefferson Montero 8

Was a constant threat with his pace and skill, but was taken off before he ran out of gas

Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1 player ratings

Felipe Caicedo 5

Anonymous throughout and eventually subbed.

Switzerland are next in action against France on Friday, while Honduras face Ecuador later on in the evening.

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