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Basel and Lugano Draw in Thrilling Encounter
Basel, Switzerland – In a hard-fought match at St. Jakob-Park, FC Basel 1893 and FC Lugano drew in a Swiss Super League clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The match, corresponding to matchday 25 of the 2025 season, was officiated by referee Fedayi San.
FC Basel, playing at home, displayed 44% ball possession, attempting 10 shots, of which 3 were on target and 6 went wide. They earned 5 corner kicks and committed 12 fouls, receiving 2 yellow cards. B. Traore opened the scoring for Basel in the 30th minute with a penalty. Later, X. Shaqiri extended the lead in the 62nd minute, capitalizing after missing a previous penalty.
FC Lugano, with 56% possession, generated more goal-scoring opportunities, totaling 14 shots, with 4 on target and 7 off target. They earned one corner kick and committed 14 fouls, being cautioned with 4 yellow cards. G. Koutsias pulled one back for Lugano in the 64th minute, scoring a goal after an assist from D. Dos Santos.
The match was characterized by physical play, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams. Despite the intensity and the opportunities created, the final score reflected a draw that leaves both teams with mixed feelings.
Substitutions fc lugano: at minute 15 K. Behrens came in and G. Koutsias went out., at minute 46 L. Mai came in and Joao Carbone went out., at minute 63 R. Steffen came in and H. Mahou went out., at minute 65 M. Belhadj came in and D. Dos Santos went out., at minute 84 Y. Cimignani came in and Z. Brault-Guillard went out.
Substitutions fc basel 1893: at minute 66 K. Ruegg came in and K. Tsunemoto went out., at minute 66 A. Ajeti came in and G. Koloto went out., at minute 66 B. Traore came in and M. Soticek went out., at minute 88 I. Salah came in and J. Duranville went out., at minute 88 D. Schmid came in and M. Cisse went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Basel 1893
FC Lugano
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