FC Basel triumphed over Winterthur with a dominant 6-1 victory in the Super League’s 11th round. Xherdan Shaqiri excelled, netting a goal and providing three assists, marking his return to form. This win marked Basel’s third consecutive victory, while Winterthur struggled, suffering their eighth defeat of the season. In another early match, Lausanne defeated GC 3-0. Upcoming fixtures include Winterthur hosting St. Gallen and Basel facing YB on Wednesday.
- FC Basel triumphed over Winterthur, securing a commanding 6-1 victory in the Super League’s 11th round.
- Xherdan Shaqiri dazzled in front of a packed Schützenwiese crowd, scoring one goal and providing three assists.
- This marks Basel’s third consecutive win in the league.
- In another Saturday match, Lausanne achieved a solid 3-0 home victory against GC. Live coverage of the Lucerne versus Yverdon match is available here.
Xherdan Shaqiri demonstrated his skills upon returning to the Super League, needing some time to regain form. Before this match, he had managed just one assist in six games and was still waiting for his first goal. However, that changed dramatically at Winterthur.
In the 33rd minute, Shaqiri collected the ball just outside the penalty area, skillfully controlled it, and sent a stunning shot into the far corner, putting Basel ahead 3-0. Goalkeeper Stefanos Kapino had no chance as Shaqiri netted his first Super League goal since 2012, already sealing the match for Basel before halftime.
Before scoring his own goal, Shaqiri had already contributed two assists:
- 8th minute: A well-executed corner kick taken by Shaqiri found Kevin Carlos, who leaped above Tobias Schättin to head in the opening goal, making it 1-0.
- 25th minute: Receiving the ball on the right, Shaqiri skillfully chipped it over the Winterthur defense, setting up Bénie Traoré, who struck it superbly under the crossbar for a 2-0 lead.
Dominance Continues in the Second Half
Winterthur attempted to mount a comeback, but Shaqiri continued to steal the show. Just minutes after halftime, he provided yet another assist by crossing the ball for Romario Baro, who made it 4-0 in the 48th minute.
The situation for Winterthur worsened as Basel scored again in the 57th minute, with Shaqiri at the center of the action once more. He delivered a direct corner kick that caught Kapino off-guard, resulting in an own goal, further extending Basel’s lead.
Shortly after, Shaqiri received a standing ovation as he was substituted. From the sidelines, he watched as his teammates added another goal through Marin Soticek, who beautifully finished from outside the area in the 72nd minute.
In the dying moments of the match, substitute Randy Schneider scored a long-range shot for Winterthur, providing a glimmer of solace as the final score settled at 6-1. This match starkly illustrated the current standings of the teams, with Basel celebrating their third straight win while Winterthur suffered their eighth defeat in eleven matches, leaving them at the bottom of the Super League.
Looking Ahead
The Super League continues with the 12th round midweek. Winterthur will host St. Gallen on Wednesday evening, while Basel travels to face YB on the same day (live coverage available). Next Saturday, the teams will meet again at St. Jakob-Park, with kick-off scheduled for 6 p.m.