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Manuel Akanji adds insult to injury by waving farewell to defeated Serbia and 'shouting bye' after Switzerland qualified for the group stages with feisty 3-2 win at their rivals' expense in heated Group G finale

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After an incident-packed and feisty 3-2 win, Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji had the last laugh by cheekily waving Serbia goodbye as his side progressed to the second round at their rivals' expense. 

The Manchester City centre-back was filmed with his arm above the crowd that had gathered to celebrate Serbia's progression to the knockouts - waving it in the direction of the Serbian side at the final whistle.

In a back and forth clash, the lead three times changed hands with the scores locked at 2-2 by the interval, before Nottingham Forest's Remo Freuler finished off a flowing team move to seal the memorable win three minutes after half-time. 

Manuel Akanji was photographed waving goodbye to Serbia after a 3-2 win for Switzerland

Manuel Akanji was photographed waving goodbye to Serbia after a 3-2 win for Switzerland

As the rest of his side celebrated Akanji was quick to add insult to injury for defeated Serbia

As the rest of his side celebrated Akanji was quick to add insult to injury for defeated Serbia

With the rest of his team-mates revelling in their thrilling victory, Akanji took it upon himself to have the final say following a game that was fiercely fought by both sides. 

In a parting jibe to the eliminated Serbians he was snapped with his hand aloft to rub some extra salt into the wound following the battling performances of both sides.

The defender could also be heard shouting 'bye' to the Serbian side, according to reports, to

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