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Substitute Haris Seferovic, right, scores Switzerland's injury-time winner past Ecuador goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez in the World Cup Group E match at Estadio Nacional on June 15 in Brasilia, Brazil. Today is the fourth day of the tournament, which is being held in 12 cities across Brazil. See yesterday's best photos

(CNN) -- It was a tale of two super subs for Switzerland as an injury time winner from Haris Seferovic broke Ecuadorian hearts in Brasilia.

The striker came off the bench to pounce in the dying seconds of the game after another sub -- Admir Mehmedi -- had canceled out Enner Valencia's early header.

It meant that after nine matches at the World Cup, there is still to be a draw.

After a low key opening it was Ecuador who struck first, as Enner Valencia planted a firm header into the net from Walter Ayovi's center.

Substitute Haris Seferovic scores Switzerland's winning goal against Ecuador, beating goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez in third minute of time added on to secure a 2-1 victory in the World Cup Group E opener on June 15. Photos: Every goal from the World Cup

Switzerland, tipped by many as World Cup dark horses, struggled to get into any sort of rhythm and squandered a succession of set pieces.

But its two-time European Champions League winning coach Ottmar Hitzfeld got his half time tactical tinkering just right and it drew level within minutes of the restart.

Hitzfeld brought striker Admir Mehmedi on for Valentin Stocker and the Freiburg forward nodded home from close range.

Swiss goalkeeper Diego Benaglio saved well from Jefferson Montero before Josip Drmic had a goal ruled out for offside as the match neared a dramatic conclusion.

Ecuador had a great chance to find the net but Michael Arroyo was tackled brilliantly by Valon Behrami, who then launched a counter attack.

The referee played an excellent advantage after Behrami was fouled and the move ended with Seferovic finishing off Ricardo Rodriguez's low cross.

France take on Honduras in Group E's other match Sunday before Bosnia and Herzegovina make their World Cup debut against Argentina.

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