Turbulent top-of-the-table clash Shaqiri saves Basel a point in Lugano

Lugano and Basel put on a top-of-the-table showdown. The Ticino side are just a few minutes away from victory, which Xherdan Shaqiri prevents with a converted penalty to make the final score 2-2.

Once again, it was Xherdan Shaqiri who proved decisive for FC Basel. It was not enough for the visitors to win in Lugano and thus leap to the top of the table. But their captain and star player prevented the defeat.

Shaqiri's pass in the 86th minute was preceded by a foul on Bénie Traoré in the Ticino penalty area. The former Swiss international converted the penalty safely. It was his sixth goal of the season. Shaqiri was involved in Basel's first goal, Kevin Carlos' 1:0 midway through the first half, with a perfect assist.

While the opening and closing phases belonged to Basel, Lugano showed their qualities mainly at the start of the second half. After Anto Grgic equalized with a penalty shortly before the break to make it 1:1, the hosts stormed vehemently towards Basel's goal. Albian Hajdari, the Basel-trained central defender, made it 2:1 in the 53rd minute when the 21-year-old found himself free in the Basel penalty area following a cross. Shortly before, the Luganesi had already hit the post and crossbar.

The draw keeps the top teams close together in the table. Basel, who host Sion next Sunday, are one point behind Lugano, who visit Winterthur on Saturday.

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Lugano - Basel 2:2 (1:1)

4888 spectators. - SR Wolfensberger. - Goals: 24. Kevin Carlos (Shaqiri) 0:1. 45. Grgic (penalty) 1:1. 53. Hajdari (Valenzuela) 2:1. 87. Shaqiri (penalty) 2:2.

Lugano: Saipi; Zanotti (84. Brault-Guillard), Papadopoulos, Hajdari, Valenzuela; Mahmoud, Grgic (71. Doumbia); Steffen, Bislimi (84. Mai), Bottani (57. Mahou); Vladi (71. Koutsias).

Basel: Hitz; Mendes (79. Sigua), Barisic, Adjetey, Schmid (46. Cissé); Avdullahu, Leroy (62. Soticek), Kade (62. Romário Baró); Shaqiri, Traoré; Kevin Carlos (79. Fink).

Remarks: Cautions: 28 for Mendes, 36 for Leroy, 42 for Schmid, 57 for Steffen, 74 for Cissé, 92 for Brault-Guillard.

Man of the Match: Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel)

"The new captain prepares the opening goal for 1:0 wonderfully. When it looked like he would lose, Shaq held his nerve and secured the draw for his team from the spot."
blue Sport commentator Marko Vucur.

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Completed

2:2

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FC Basel

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• Anto Grgic - 1:1 (45.+2.)
• Albian Hajdari - 2:1 (53.)
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• (24.) 0:1 - Kevin Omoruyi
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• (87.) 2:2 - Xherdan Shaqiri

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87.
Shaqiri scores the equalizer for Basel with a penalty
65.
Traoré's finish hits the crossbar
64.
Bislimi misses the third Lugano goal
53.
The FCB defense forgets Hajdari - Lugano have turned the game around
51.
Hitz, post and crossbar save for FCB within seconds
45. +2.
Referee expert Erlachner explains: That's why Schmid gets away without a red card
45. +2.
Grgic converts penalty - Lugano equalize
40.
Vladi takes a shot - but FCB goalie Hitz is on the spot
24.
Shaqiri prepares, Kevin finishes ice-cold - Basel go ahead
1.
Kevin Carlos misses the post - Basel miss the lightning start
0.
Croci-Torti: "Lugano have a plan for Shaqiri"
90.+5.
End of 2nd half
90.+2.
Yellow card FC Lugano
Zachary Brault-Guillard
87.
Goal for FC Basel, 2:2 through penalties from Xherdan Shaqiri

Xherdan Shaqiri
Striker
84.
Substitution in FC Lugano

Zachary Brault-Guillard
Defender
84.
Substitution out FC Lugano

Mattia Zanotti
Defender
84.
Substitution in FC Lugano

Lars Lukas Mai
Defender
84.
Substitution out FC Lugano
Uran Bislimi
Midfielder
79.
Substitution in FC Basel

Gabriel Sigua
Midfielder
79.
Substitution out FC Basel
Joe Mendes
Defender
79.
Substitution in FC Basel
Bradley Fink
Striker
79.
Substitution out FC Basel
Kevin Omoruyi
Striker
74.
Yellow card FC Basel
Moussa Cissé
71.
Substitution in FC Lugano

Georgios Koutsias
Striker
71.
Substitution out FC Lugano
Shkelqim Vladi
Striker
71.
Substitution in FC Lugano
Ousmane Doumbia
Midfielder
71.
Substitution out FC Lugano

Anto Grgic
Midfielder
62.
Substitution in FC Basel
Romário Baró
Midfielder
62.
Substitution out FC Basel
Anton Kade
Midfielder
62.
Substitution in FC Basel
Marin Soticek
Striker
62.
Substitution out FC Basel

Leo Leroy
Midfielder
58.
Substitution in FC Lugano

Hicham Mahou
Midfielder
58.
Substitution out FC Lugano
Mattia Bottani
Midfielder
57.
Yellow card FC Lugano
Renato Steffen
53.
Goal for FC Lugano, 2:1 through Albian Hajdari (Milton Valenzuela)
Albian Hajdari
Defender

Assist: Milton Valenzuela
Defender
46.
Substitution in FC Basel
Moussa Cissé
Defender
46.
Substitution out FC Basel
Dominik Schmid
Defender
46.
Kick-off 2nd half
45.+3.
End of 1st half
45.+2.
Goal for FC Lugano, 1:1 through penalties from Anto Grgic

Anto Grgic
Midfielder
42.
Yellow card FC Basel
Dominik Schmid
37.
Yellow card FC Basel
Leo Leroy
28.
Yellow card FC Basel
Joe Mendes
24.
Goal for FC Basel, 0:1 through Kevin Omoruyi (Xherdan Shaqiri)
Kevin Omoruyi
Striker

Assist: Xherdan Shaqiri
Striker
1.
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